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IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Salt Lake City. Utah last hosted the Olympics in 2002. PARIS (AP) — Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to the United States bid. The capital city of Utah was the only candidate after the International Olympic Committee gave Salt Lake City exclusive negotiating rights last year in a fast-track contest for 2034. Salt Lake City’s final approval was in a vote Wednesday by IOC members. Salt Lake City hosted the Winter Games in 2002. Tight security surrounded those Olympics, which was the biggest international sports event in the U.S. following the Sept. 11 attacks five months earlier.
Corry man sentenced to hiding car, trying to claim insurance funds
A Corry man who hid his vehicle and tried to claim it was stolen will spend several months in the county jail as a result of a sentence handed down Friday morning by President Judge Maureen Skerda. Jonathan M. Santry, 31, was sentenced on a count of theft by deception.
WACS discusses state proposal on athletics
WESTFIELD — Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education members held an animated discussion regarding proposed amendments to state Education law, which would allow males to compete in certain sports designated for female athletes. District Superintendent Michael Cipolla reviewed the new regulation which would end the state’s current...
Chamber leader says things look good as Heritage fest starts
Oil City’s Oil Heritage Festival officially kicks off today, and Venango Area Chamber of Commerce leader Susan Williams said Tuesday as she was busy getting the new festival headquarters in order that “things are calm and collected in the office.”. The Graffiti Gallery at 228 Seneca St. is...
Curve bullpen can’t hold lead late
ERIE — Nick Cimillo hit his first Double-A home run with Altoona on Tuesday night to headline a six-run, 12-hit effort for the Curve offense, but it was not enough to overcome a late SeaWolves rally as Erie defeated the Curve, 8-6, at UPMC Park. Altoona jumped out to...
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...
Waterford Heritage Days
"Well, the first mission of George Washington was to come here to tell the French that they needed to leave that this was British territory," Heidi Longstreet, coordinator of the Judson House said. With the turnout being so big this year, Longstreet shared her feelings on the celebration every year.
Train Gives Erie Shout-Out During Show
Erie's own Pat Monahan and train took to the stage in Lewiston, New York last night as part of their current tour. You can hear Monahan performing one of his hits "Calling All Angels". During the show, Monahan even gave a shout to Erie. Later in the performance, his twelve...
Completing the Race, One Year Later
More than 1000 people competed in the Presque Isle Half Marathon on Sunday morning, all doing it with different goals in mind. But for Greg Woodman, the race was a bit more personal, as he almost lost his life on the course a year ago. He was saved when fellow runners stepped in and provided CPR.
Jobe the leader of SeaWolves' no-hitter pack
MLB's No. 1 pitching prospect combines with backstop to lead Erie. After delivering his first official quality start of the season, Jackson Jobe returned from the trainer’s room for his post-game treatment. He glanced at the scoreboard and realized the Double-A Erie SeaWolves were on the cusp of something special.
2024- Lectures at Chautauqua Institution – July 21 to August 25, 2024- Chautauqua, NY
Lectures at Chautauqua Institution – July 21 to August 25, 2024. View details of speakers. Jennifer Sciubba,Andrew Steer, Jamie Metzl, Kori Schake,Erika Woolsey, Marc Bierkens, Maliln Fezehai and Arati Kumar-Rao, Augustina Besada and Rachael Zoe Miller, Laurent Basllestra, Amy Tan,Feryal Ozel all look interesting. Lots of great speakers. July...
Rumble Ponies Drop Series Finale Against Erie
The Rumble Ponies would make it back to back losses against the SeaWolves after being dealt a 6-3 loss on Sunday afternoon at Mirabito Stadium. Erie would get on the board in the third inning on three separate occasions and three separate ways. Starting off Julio Rodriguez would score off of a wild pitch to get the SeaWolves on the board before a sacrifice fly and ground out would put up two more runs.
Four SeaWolves combine to no-hit Binghamton for fifth no-hitter in franchise history
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Jackson Jobe, the No. 11 prospect in all of baseball, dominated for six innings before Jake Higginbotham, Matt Seelinger and Garrett Hill each tossed one hitless inning as the four combined to throw the fifth no-hitter in SeaWolves history in a 3-0 win over Binghamton on Saturday. Jobe struck out...
Two Organizations Receive Grants from Westfield Fund
The Westfield Fund Advisory Committee recently approved grants totaling $1,830 to be awarded to two Westfield organizations. They include the following:. $1,500 to Every Child Inc. to support their Beds for Kids program, which provides beds to youth to prevent them from foster care placement and also for youth residing in foster care.
Chardon girls lacrosse: Peyton Platz to continue helping Hilltoppers program grow before going to Mercyhurst
When Kenzie Morris graduated from Chardon after the 2021 season, the Hilltoppers needed to find their next lead goal scorer, as Morris accounted for 115 on the season before she headed to Wooster. Enter Payton Platz. Platz has been Chardon’s leading goal scorer in two of her three seasons, accounting...
Detroit Tigers' Jackson Jobe leads Double-A Erie in combined no-hitter with four pitchers
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe, the top pitching prospect in baseball, led the way for Double-A Erie by throwing six scoreless innings with five strikeouts. Jobe didn't allow a hit in his six innings. ...
CHQ Professionals Group Announces Networking and Brand Kick-Off Event Hosted by the Chautauqua Professionals Group
(WNY News Now) – Westfield – The CHQ Professionals Group, formerly Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals, invites professionals of all ages to an exciting Networking and Brand Kick-Off Event on July 31, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at When Pigs Fly BBQ Pit in Westfield, NY. The...
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