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Two Erie colleges looking to smooth the transfer process for students
Two local colleges met on Tuesday to finalize plans to make it easier for students to transfer between the schools. Gannon University and the Erie County Community College held a press release detailing their plans to smooth the process of transferring credits for community college students switching to Gannon. The...
Bethany Brodock named to Thiel College Dean’s List
PARSIPPANY — Bethany Brodock, of Lake Hiawatha, a graduate of Parsippany High School’s Class of 2020, is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders. Brodock is a member of the Class of 2024. To be eligible for the Dean’s List at the college, a full-time student must attain a grade...
Erie Man Shares Lyme Disease Story After Getting Bitten by a Tick
The sunshine and warm weather has people getting outdoors, from parks, to wooded trails, Erie has plenty of places to get out and walk and run. Before people head out in high grasses and woods, they should be aware of ticks. Ticks can transmit different diseases, the most popular being Lyme Disease. According to the Erie County Department of Health, symptoms include fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint aches and a rash. If not ticks are not removed and treated quickly, then there's a greater chance of getting sick.
Titusville’s $28 million water well replacement prep continues
Titusville City Council received an update from City Manager Neil Fratus on a $28 million water well replacement project, involving discussions with Pleasantville Borough and Oil Creek Township and preparations for PENNVEST funding. An inspection revealed multiple violations with the city’s 1902 artesian wells, necessitating significant upgrades. Council also awarded the trash hauling contract to Tri-County Industries, which includes e-waste and household hazardous waste collection, and reported a clean annual audit. Upcoming community events and a street paving project were also highlighted.
Erie police searching for suspects after man shot in the arm on city's east side Sunday
Erie police are investigating a weekend shooting that sent a 20-year-old man to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his arm. The shooting was reported shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday, when police were sent to the 400 block of East 24th Street on reports of shots fired. The victim told police he...
Lawyers, Guns and Money to Headline 8 Great Tuesdays; More Staff to Help Move along Lines
It's another 8 Great Tuesday. Lawyers, Guns and Money (LGM) from Oil City is taking the stage down at Liberty Park. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m., but you may want to give yourself some extra time to get into the park. Last week's 8 Great Tuesdays saw long lines...
Troopers Investigate Theft of Door from Vehicle at Dealership in Summit Township
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of a door from a vehicle at a dealership in Summit Township. It reportedly happened between 7 p.m. July 18 and 9:20 a.m. July 19 at Interstate Mitsubishi on Edinboro Rd. Troopers said the rear driver-side door was stolen off a black, 2024...
Government loan promise gives Erie's International Recycling Group $182 million boost
It seemed for a while like International Recycling Group's plans to build a massive recycling plant in Erie — announced nearly four years ago — might be stalled at the starting line. That changes Tuesday with an announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office that it will provide a...
100 years ago, former Erie resident Adam Smith swam at Olympics in Paris. How did he do?
The 2024 Summer Olympics won’t be the first for Elizabeth Darling. They’ll be the fourth since 2008 for the Erie physical therapist, who will work with American Evita Griskenas during the women’s rhythmic gymnastics competition. However, Darling also won’t be the first Erie-area resident who’s involved in...
SeaWolves’ Coleman talks upcoming home series promotions
SeaWolves’ team president Greg Coleman joined JET-24’s Mike Fenner live in the studio to talk about the club’s upcoming promotions. Erie hosts Pirates’ affiliate Altoona beginning Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:05 pm at UPMC Park to open a six game home series. Here is a list of the club’s upcoming promotions during the home series […]
Report: Steelers bring in ex-Cowboys, Broncos QB Ben DiNucci for workout
After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost John Rhys Plumlee to the UFL draft last week, they suddenly have a spot to fill. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, it could be with University of Pittsburgh’s Ben DiNucci, who was recently part of the Denver Broncos. DiNucci hasn’t taken a snap since 2020, when he appeared in three games in relief of Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott. His only start resulted in a 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Overall, DiNucci went 23-for-43 on 219 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He was sacked seven times and fumbled four times with two losses. Plumlee was selected No. 3 overall by the Arlington Renegades after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft. #Steelers bring in former Broncos quarterback Ben DiNucci for a workout per a league source @KPRC2 — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 23, 2024 More Tryouts!Pittsburgh Steelers host ex-Chiefs, Eagles DB for tryoutSteelers host ex-Bengal Drue Chrisman, ex-Dolphin Rex Sunahara for tryoutsSteelers host former Penn State DB Trevor Williams for tryout
Steelers RB Changes Jersey Number
The Pittsburgh Steelers make a jersey change before training camp.
Touch-A-Truck Event to Be Held on Central Avenue on Thursday
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The always popular Touch-A-Truck will be held at the Central Avenue Plaza in Oil City on Thursday during the Oil Heritage Festival. On Thursday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Central Avenue Plaza will be closed to traffic and will be filled with various trucks, cars, and heavy equipment.
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