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Lawmakers pushing for televised coverage of Steelers games in Central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — As the National Football League’s regular season kickoff approaches, Pennsylvania State Reps. Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming (both D-Dauphin) are pushing for the Harrisburg region to have access to Pittsburgh Steelers football. The Federal Communications Commission currently allows NFL teams to claim television broadcast markets based solely on geography—meaning the owner of the […]
Cambridge Springs Man Sentenced to Two Years following ‘Project Safe Childhood’ Investigation
ERIE, Pa. (EYT) — A 50-year-old Cambridge Springs man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after being convicted of possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of minors. Conrad Troy Shearer was found guilty of possessing visual images that depicted prepubescent minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct,...
Franklin board approves items related to start of school year
The Franklin School Board approved several key items for the 2024-25 school year, including revisions to student handbooks and funding for a preschool program in partnership with Keystone SMILES. The board also renewed its contract with the Warren County School District Virtual Academy and approved substantial financial expenditures, including payments for gym painting, roof replacement, and the installation of emergency response systems in elementary schools. The meeting saw some tension over the handling of agenda items, particularly regarding the dissolution of board committees, which passed by a narrow vote. Additionally, several employment contracts, service agreements, and policy readings were approved. The district reported a successful first day of school.
PPL Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits
The PPL Foundation is giving grant money to 53 nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania, including some in our area. The latest round of grants, called "Empowering Communities Grants," supports programs focused on environmental stewardship and education, and economic and workforce development initiatives, the foundation said. The foundation awarded $1 million total.
Meet the Community and Economic Development Team of the City of Franklin
Who is the face of Community and Economic Development at the City of Franklin? WE ALL ARE!. From grant administration to the Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (FICDA), to family-friendly festivals, and events, this team is working together to facilitate a variety of programs that create a healthy balance of strategic economic growth and improved quality of life.
Ronnie Beith tribute concert tonight will wrap up music series
A tribute concert for Ronnie Beith will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in Franklin’s Bandstand Park, closing out the Franklin Fine Arts Council’s summer concert series. The trio Encore from Erie will perform hits from the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. The event is free, with donations accepted for the Fine Arts Council. This year’s concert is a tribute to Beith, who was Franklin’s former events and marketing coordinator and passed away in April 2023. The evening will also feature the announcement of the 2024 Taste of Talent Ronnie Beith Spirit Award. Food vendors will be present, and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.
Mosquitoes & Bird Collected in Erie County, Millcreek Township Test Positive for West Nile Virus
The Erie County Department of Health has confirmed that a mosquito group collected in the City of Erie on August, 22 has tested positive for the West Nile virus. Additionally, a bird collected in Millcreek Township on August 5 has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. At this time,...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The New Covenant
(excerpt from “Preacher Spurs”, Christian Faith Publishing, Meadville, Pa., 2022) What is a Covenant? As stated in the Merriam-Webster dictionary:. 1: a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement: COMPACT… international law, which depends upon the sanctity of covenants between rulers. — George H. Sabine. 2a: a...
Warren Girls Golf Finishes Third in Region 3 Mega Match
MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Warren girls’ golf team finished third in a Region 3 mega match at the County Club of Meadville on Monday. Kate Shippee led the Dragons with a 92, good for 8th overall. Elissa Errett shot an even 100 to finish 10th. McDowell took the...
Erie County adds 1,800 manufacturing jobs as unemployment holds at record-low 3.5%
Compare employment numbers from one month to the next and the changes are likely to be small. But compare statistics from one year to the next and trends sometimes emerge. In the case of Erie County, some of those trends point to good news. ...
Owner announces 10 newcomers to Grove City Premium Outlets
Simon Property Group, the region’s dominant mall owner, is working to create some new energy for Grove City Premium Outlets in Mercer County as the company celebrates the 30-year anniversary for the outlet mall.
Corry man arrested after threatening police, standoff: Corry Police
(WJET/WFXP)– A Corry man is facing several criminal charges after allegedly making violent threats to police leading to a standoff. According to the City of Corry Police, officers were responding to an incident at a local residence on Aug. 15 that’s still under investigation when 45-year-old Ryan A. Burrows allegedly made direct threats to stab and injure one of the officers.
Man injured in Erie crash Monday has died from his injuries
A North East man whose car police said went out of control and crashed along the Bayfront Connector in Erie on Monday night has died, according to the Erie County Coroner's Office. Lawrence Norman, 69, died on Tuesday at 3:52 p.m. at UPMC Hamot following emergency surgery, Coroner Lyell Cook said Thursday afternoon. ...
New Northwestern AD has plenty of football experience
Northwestern has hired its athletic director. The university made it official with a statement on Thursday announcing that Mark Jackson, formerly of Villanova, will succeed Dr. Derrick Gragg as their next athletic director. The news was first reported on Wednesday by ESPN's Pete Thamel. Jackson will start his new job...
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