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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.
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...
Family getaway: Try these 7 day trips near northwestern Pa. this summer
For many schools, summer vacation ends in a little over a month. If the kids are getting restless at home, maybe a day trip can add some more fun to summer and create family memories. You could head to Presque Isle, the Erie Zoo or Waldameer, but if you want...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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...
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...
No-Hitter! Jobe Starts Combined Effort Over Ponies
Four SeaWolves (50-37) pitchers combined to no-hit Binghamton (47-39) in a 3-0 win on Saturday. Jackson Jobe threw the first six innings. He allowed two walks and struck out five without allowing a hit. Jake Higginbotham and Matt Seelinger each threw perfect innings of relief. Garrett Hill walked a batter in the ninth but locked down the combined no-hitter.
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.
North East Cherry Festival Wraps Up
The North East Cherry Festival wrapped on Saturday. The day began with the 25th annual 5K where runners or walkers to could enjoy the three-mile course in downtown North East. Over 200 people participated. After the race, people could enjoy snacks and ice cream. The money raised goes to the school. The 5K was in honor of two girls killed twenty-five years ago.
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