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Erie County's first week of Top Performers for District 10's fall sports season
Each week from now through early November, the Erie Times-News will compile lists of Erie County's top performers among its athletes for District 10's fall sports season. As a bonus, notable county results from the opening weekend of District 10's football season also are included: ...
4-Nation gang member sentenced for role in Erie drug trafficking operation
A high-ranking Erie gang member will be behind bars for nearly two decades due to his role in a gang Erie police took down last year called “4-Nation.”. According to the Erie Times News, 27-year-old Javar Beason Jr. was sentenced to 18.5 years in federal prison in the U.S. District Court on Monday.
Preparations underway for JD Vance’s upcoming visit to Erie
Ohio senator and Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance will be speaking in Erie on Wednesday afternoon. The Trump campaign announced that a rally will be held at Team Hardinger’s headquarters in the 1200 block of West 18th Street. Team Hardinger is a logistics company that handles trucking, brokerage,...
Upgrades to Savocchio Park continue with completion set for next year
Progress for an opportunity park on Erie’s east side continues to move along. James Sherrod, treasurer of the Minority Community Investment Coalition, said the main facility at Savocchio Opportunity Park — located at 1945 Paragon Drive — will be completely finished by January. Shortly after, the community...
HIGHLIGHTS: Challenge Cup Elimination Match Day 3
ERIE, Pa. – Check out some of the MLFNOW! livestream highlights from Day 3 of the Elimination Round at the B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup Presented by Toyota, the first event of the fall edition of the 2024 General Tire Team Series Presented by Bass Pro Shops. Luke Clausen...
What's New at Girard High School
Girard School District is one of several local districts that are returning to class this week. Some students there will have more than just new classes. The school board has passed a new cell phone policy. Girard High School students are not allowed to use their phones during their lunch period.
Pet of the Day 08/27/24
6 puppies were surrendered to Precious Paws from a local Amish Farm, and Carrie is one of them! The mom is a Golden Doodle and they think the father is a Mountain Cur. These babies all have curly hair like mom and they are shy at first but crave human interaction. They love children and other animals, and Carrie is no exception!
FUN Bank Announces New Oil City & Franklin Branch Managers
First United National Bank – The FUN Bank – is pleased to announce the promotion of Levi Woodcock to the position of Oil City Branch Manager. Levi began his career with The FUN Bank as a Teller, was promoted to a Customer Service Representative, and will now serve in the capacity of Branch Manager and Loan Officer.
Final 8 Great Tuesdays of the Summer
It's a sign summer is winding down, Tuesday is your last chance to catch the sounds of summer at Liberty Park. It's the final 8 Great Tuesdays and it's a super sized show. Piano Punk is opening for Reignmaker and New Wave Nation. The music begins at 6 p.m. at...
Bilott Takes Bronze at 2024 Battle for the Crown
ERIE, Pa. – Flora Bilott, member of the Warren FTMA Karate Team, recently competed at the 2024 Battle for the Crown in Erie, Pa. winning a bronze medal in Traditional Weapons. She is the daughter of Ben and Denise Bilott of Tidioute and is coached by Kimio Nelson. Flora...
Soccer Recap: Iroquois Has No Trouble Against West Middlesex
On SaturdayWest Middlesex kept up with Iroquois until halftime, but afterwards: not so much. The Iroquois Braves were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over the West Middlesex Big Reds. It was an even better day for Gabrielle Martin as she scored four goals for her team. Iroquois now...
Pirates Preview: Jared Jones Returns to Face Cubs
Things couldn’t have gone much worse for the Pittsburgh Pirates in an 18-8 loss against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Monday night. The Pirates (62-69) allowed a season-high 21 hits while the Cubs (66-66) went a perfect 8-for-8 in stolen base attempts in one of the worst-played games of the season for Pittsburgh.
Nied’s Famous Fish Sandwich returns, Sheetz goes country, and more Pittsburgh food news
Spirit is bringing back a fish sandwich with a cult following for a one-day-only event. Spirit announced that its seventh-annual outdoor food and music Summer Recess festival on Sat., Aug. 31 will feature Nied's Hotel for a special fish fry. Jim Nied, the former proprietor of the Lawrenceville landmark that closed in 2019 after 78 years, will join in resurrecting the beloved fish sandwich. A Spirit Instagram post recommends arriving at 2 p.m. to catch Slim Forsythe & The Parklane Drifters at the festival’s garden stage and “a fish before they’re gone!” Spirit co-owners Tom Barr and Leigh Yock are working to reopen Nied’s Hotel.
Bullet casing found in the parking lot of Freeport Area Middle School
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Parents and students in the Freeport Area School District will notice an increased police presence this morning after a bullet casing was found in the parking lot of the middle school yesterday.In a notice sent to parents and families, the district says that the casing that was found was from a .22 caliber round that never entered the building and never put any students in danger. While there is not believed to be any threat related to the casing being found, additional police officers from the school district and from Buffalo Township are expected to be on campus this morning.The district says that the increased police presence is out of an abundance of caution.
Beaver County libraries provide service to address community needs
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (KDKA) -- B.F. Jones Memorial Library is one of several libraries in Beaver County providing more than just books, computers and Wi-Fi. The libraries are also addressing social service needs in their communities."The main purpose of adding this position was because a lot of our communities within Beaver County tend to be underserved," said Kristen Janci, director of B.F. Jones Memorial Library and district administrator of Aliquippa Library District. Michael Moore was hired as the first full-time library social worker this month. He'll rotate around at nine libraries in the Beaver County Library System, which means he'll be at each...
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