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‘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, according to testimony excerpts released by the Department of Homeland Security “As the Director of the United States Secret Service, I […]
Lawsuits allege child sexual abuse of nearly 100 victims at local juvenile detention centers
Three lawsuits filed Monday in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas allege three non-profit juvenile detention facilities failed to protect children from “horrific and serial” sexual abuse.
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...
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...
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