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Terry Lynne Burge Schultz, 1955-2024
Terry Lynne Burge Schultz, 68, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Pisgah Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center. Terry fought valiantly to stay in this life, but her body gave way on July 20, just shy of her 69th birthday. She was a daughter of the late Clarence...
‘On July 13th, we failed’; Secret Service to take responsibility for security failure
Erie, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — “The Secret Service’s solemn mission is to protect our nation’s leaders. On July 13th, we failed,” U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday. “As the Director of the United States Secret Service, I take full responsibility for any security lapse. As […]
Firefighters Battle Blazes in Arizona's East Valley and Ross Island, Southeast Portland
Smoke signals of distress billowed across two separate horizons this past week as firefighters battled blazes both in the east Valley and on Ross Island, Southeast Portland. In the arid expanse of Maricopa County, teams from Mesa, Gilbert, and the Superstition Fire Department converged on a storage yard conflagration near Apache Trail and Mountain Road, Fox 10 Phoenix reported. While no casualties have been reported, the cause behind the flames remains a shrouded mystery, as persistent as the smoke that rose high into the Arizona sky.
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...
Waterford Heritage Days honors fireman shot and killed in Butler Co. last weekend
Just over a week ago, Corey Comperatore was shot and killed at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, PA after an assassination attempt on the former president. People across the nation have been memorializing him, including at an event in Waterford Sunday. For the last day of the Waterford Heritage...
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)...
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."
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...
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...
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shine by the Shore softball tournament brings teams in from all over for a fun weekend
Youth softball teams brought their talent to Erie this weekend for a 16-team tournament in Harborcreek. The 2024 Shine by the Shore softball tournament had its last day Sunday, bringing in teams from states away. Spectators and players enjoyed softball games on three different fields, as well as food trucks...
Weather forces changes to Oil Heritage Festival schedule
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the following updates to tonight's Oil Heritage Festival events due to inclement weather:. The Junior Olympics are canceled and will not be rescheduled. Music on the Square will be moved to its rain location at Billy's, 275 Seneca St., from 7 to...
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