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Escaped killer who eluded capture in Pennsylvania for 2 weeks pleads guilty to escape charges
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A convicted killer captured last year after two weeks on the run in southeastern Pennsylvania’s rolling farmlands pleaded guilty Friday to escape and burglary charges. Danilo Cavalcante was sentenced immediately afterward to serve 15 to 30 years in addition to his life sentence without...
Ringleader of Pennsylvania bank fraud scheme sentenced to prison
The head of an organized conspiracy to defraud Pennsylvania residents and banks of approximately $2 million has been sentenced. Video above: Headlines from News 8. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday that Tyreese Lewis, 23, of Harrisburg, was ordered to spend two and a half to five years in state prison and pay $800,000 in restitution.
Pa. Jewish family may keep anti-hate signs after neighbor used slur: judge
A Jewish family had the free-speech right to blanket their yard with signs decrying hate and racism after their next-door neighbor hurled an antisemitic slur at them during a property dispute 10 years ago, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled. The court decided Simon and Toby Galapo were exercising their...
Jakubczak Does It All as Eisenhower Holds Off Saegertown
RUSSELL, Pa. – Caleb Jakubczak did a little bit of everything and Eisenhower held off a pair of late Saegertown drives to come away with a 14-13 victory. Jakubczak threw his first career varsity touchdown pass, blocked an extra point, had an interception, ran for over 120 yards, and returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Jakubczak was quick to credit his teammates for the success.
Women's Soccer Battles Brockport in 2024 Opener
BROCKPORT, N.Y. -- The Allegheny College women's soccer team opened its weekend road trip to the Empire State with a 5-0 loss against SUNY Brockport in the first game of the 2024 campaign. It was a tale of two halves for the Gators (0-1) against the Golden Eagles (1-0), who...
Field Hockey Opens Season Against Juniata
MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Allegheny field hockey team opened their 2024 season at home against Juniata Friday (Aug. 30). The Gators fell to the Eagles 7-1. The Eagles scored the first three goals of the game before the Gators got on the board in the final minute of the opening quarter. Caroline Smith (Colorado Springs, Colo./Liberty) notched the goal, shooting from near the goal line on a tough angled shot. The goal marked the first of her collegiate career.
Meadville to benefit from Resilient Communities program
Established in 1788, the city of Meadville has no shortage of old, historic buildings. But, with climate change driving increased flooding risk and a greater number of dangerously hot days each year, many of these buildings are not equipped to handle the mounting pressures of extreme weather. The city of...
Robertson athletic facilities receive $1.5 million donation
Allegheny’s athletic facilities are getting another upgrade thanks to a $1.5 million donation from alumni. The gift was announced by the college on July 23 and the update is set to be completed by 2025. The gift comes from Kevin Baird, ’84, and Lisa Fiedor Baird, ’84. Vice President...
Ledeboer Nets Hat Trick in Under Ten Minutes in Eagles Romp Over Gaters
Meadville, Pa.- The Juniata field hockey team got off to a rollicking start as they won convincingly to open the season at Alleghany, 7-1, Friday afternoon. Tess Ledeboer led the way with three goals and an assist, while Kaylin Walters added two goals. Mallory Prince and Caitlin Steffie had a goal and an assist apiece, while Lillian Case contributed a pair of assists. Colleen Creneti and Sierra Rossman each had one assist. Amanda Puza got the win in goal for the Eagles, making four saves.
Tomcats fall to Redhawks in season opener
GREENVILLE, Pa. – The Thiel College women's soccer team dropped a non-conference game to the La Roche Redhawks, 3-0, Friday night at Alumni Stadium. In a game that did not actually kick off until 9:08 p.m., the first 15 minutes were scoreless. However, La Roche broke the deadlock in the 16th minute through Finnleigh Gould, who would score the first of her three goals. La Roche added a second in the 33rd minute, and capped of the scoring in the 69th minute.
Tomcats open Keuka Tournament with win over Hawks
KEUKA, N.Y. – The Thiel College women's volleyball team opened play in the Keuka Tournament with a 3-1 win over the Hilbert Hawks Friday night. The Tomcats dropped the first set 11-25, before taking the next three sets 25-22, 25-21, 26-24 to win the match. Thiel was led by...
Friday Night Lights Part Three, 8-30-24
High school football week two scores: Walsh Jesuit (OH.) 47 – McDowell 21 Cathedral Prep 33 – Sharon 7 Erie 56 – Shaw (OH.) 6 Oil City 29 – Mercyhurst 13 General McLane 47 – Harbor Creek 19 Fort LeBoeuf 29 – Farrell 28 Seneca 32 – North East 19 Cambridge Springs 32 – Iroquois […]
Tomcats begin season at Fisher Invitational
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – The Thiel College men's cross country team opened its 2024 season Friday at Westminster College's Fisher Invitational. Andrew Yocum (Boardman, Ohio/Boardman) led Thiel in the 5K with a 38th-place finish in 18:26.58. Cooper Riley (Jamestown, Pa./Jamestown) finished 46th in 18:45.95. The Tomcats will compete in...
New store opens in former Giant Eagle space in Summit Towne Centre
This article is part of a recurring series that updates the status of properties of interest in the Erie area. Have a suggestion? Email jmartin@timesnews.com. Breeanna Gorman, manager of the new Family Farm & Home in the Summit Towne Center, said she spent more than a half an hour Tuesday talking with a customer about...
Erie has a new plan to give out free recycling cans. Here are the details
The city of Erie has revamped its distribution plan for free 35-gallon recycling/waste cans to city residents — a process that was abruptly halted earlier this week after officials saw overwhelming public demand. City officials now plan to hand out as many as 3,000 of the cans at a Sept. 7 first-come, first-served...
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