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How mentoring programs help manufacturers build a future workforce
With the manufacturing industry facing a worker shortfall of nearly 2 million people, many manufacturers are turning to mentorship programs to build a talent pipeline and prepare existing workers to take on leadership roles. The programs can help to train incoming workers, as well as create inclusive environments from underrepresented...
Local Democrats, political experts react to President Biden dropping out of the race
Local political officials react to the news of President Joe Biden announcing that he will no longer be running for a second term. Just before 2 p.m. Sunday, Biden announced on X that he would not seek reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the democratic party nominee.
DOE commits $182M to cut steelmaking emissions
The conditional commitment would finance the construction of a plastics recycling facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, as well as an injection system tower at a steel manufacturing facility in Indiana. The Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office announced an initial commitment on Tuesday to provide $182.6 million to support projects aimed at...
Erie's first Black City Council member will have a street named after him
A portion of Downing Avenue is set to honor the late Larry Meredith, the Erie lawyer, community advocate and the first Black city resident elected to Erie City Council. Council, during its regular meeting on Wednesday night, approved a resolution sponsored by Councilman Mel Witherspoon that designates a portion of Downing Avenue adjacent to Rodger Young Park as "Larry Meredith Way."
Pickleball Interest Leads to Weekend Tournament
A big two-day pickleball tournament is underway this weekend on the outdoor courts at Erie's Baldwin Park. This event is a memorial tournament organized by the Erie Pickleball Players Association. They're honoring the memory of five trailblazers in the local pickleball community who have passed away. Last year 75 players...
New $182.6M Recycling Facility in Pennsylvania to Slash Steelmaking Emissions
(WNY News Now) – In a significant step toward a cleaner future, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office has announced a $182.6 million loan guarantee for IRG Erie to build a cutting-edge plastics recycling facility in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO)...
Waterford Heritage Days fills community with pride at annual celebration
Waterford Heritage Days has taken over Gazebo Park and the sense of community pride was overflowing. It’s said that the town’s history helped build the nation. Several hundreds of people have come out for this 51st celebration of heritage. Within a small town in northwest Pennsylvania lies deep-rooted...
Erie's Minority Community Reacts to News of Harris' Run for President
If Kamala Harris is elected, she'll become the first female president and first female president of color. A historic milestone for women and for the country. Harris has continued to receive support to be the next President of the United States from around the country and including here in Erie.
Church donates to Fire Department
The First United Methodist Church of Westfield presented a check to the Westfield Fire Department. The church held a fundraiser for Father’s Day. This gave people the option to remember or honor individuals. All funds collected went directly to the Fire Department. Gail Boardway is shown presenting the check to Lyle Holland.
Erie-area Democrats praise Biden for putting 'country first,' look forward to Harris nod
Erie-area Democrats are hailing President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from his reelection campaign Sunday as an act of selflessness and are hopeful their party will unify and mount a greater challenge against former President Donald Trump in November. “(Biden) has been an exceptional president and he made a...
Bike 'N Brew Fest attracts nice crowd on great day
The annual Bike ‘N Brew Fest, which serves as an unofficial kickoff for Oil City’s Oil Heritage Festival, was held Saturday in great weather conditions. The event which began in 2016, is coordinated by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce and is a fundraiser for the Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX) organization that is affiliated with the chamber.
Columnist Releases Book Of Collection Of Columns
Local columnist Margot Russell has turned a collection of her weekly column into a book about the area. Russell has a column in the weekend edition of The Post-Journal on the front page of the Living Section each week. The idea for the book, “Back to the Lake” came from a scrapbook of her past columns that her kids gave her for her birthday one year.
Donna J. Thomas
Donna J. Thomas, 80, passed away July 10, 2024 in Brooks Hospital, Dunkirk, NY following a short illness. A lifetime Sherman resident, she was born March 23, 1944 to Donald F. and Betty (Lyon) Thomas. She graduated from Sherman Central School in 1962. A lover of nature and animals, especially...
Brocton’s Ryckman Park playground restoration completed
BROCTON — The heart of Brocton has been restored. Brocton’s Ryckman Park playground has been replaced and new equipment has been installed. The playground is now open to the public in time to enjoy the final two months of summer. Mayor Craig Miller noted the village has received “tons of compliments so far” on the new playground.
Eyeing Options: New Invasive Species Remains Focus On Lake
Emerging invasive species continue to be a main target of alliance member-led programs on the lake, particularly now during the summer growing season. For several problem species that have not yet become established at large scales, proactive management of smaller areas is often the best way to control populations at lower cost before these plants and algae spread. These types of species are often referred to as being lower down on the ‘invasion curve’, where targeted management actions are usually more cost-effective and can help prevent widespread growth.
Annual Grape Belt Open Benefits Discovery Center
WESTFIELD – The Lake Erie Grape Discovery Center in Westfield announces the annual fundraising Grape Belt Open golf tournament takes place Aug. 17 at Green Meadows Golf Course, 2451 N. Brickyard Rd., North East, Pa. This is the first year at Green Meadows, an 18-hole course, which allows for additional teams to participate and showcases another region of the Lake Erie Grape Belt.
Golf leagues
CASSADAGA — Mike Lancaster led the Monday Night Men’s Golf League at Cassadaga Country Club with a 36 on July 15. Closest to the pin was Fred Chamberlin on No. 6 and he also recorded skins with a birdie on the same hole, while Lancaster recorded an eagle on No. 9 for skins.
SPIRALING CURVE DROP GAME AT ERIE
Altoona’s losing streak is at four games after an 8-6 loss to Erie last night. Newly promoted first baseman Nick Cimillo hit his first AA home run, his 18th of the season in the Pirates’ system. Kervin Pichardo also homered. Drake Fellows starts the second game of the...
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