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She helped others fight addiction before fentanyl killed her. Her dealer is sent to prison
Fairview's Taylor Miller started Facebook group to help fellow addicts years before she died at 27 in 2021. Fentanyl dealer is sentenced in her fatal overdose after reaching agreement with DA. Erie Times-News. In 2014, as opioid epidemic was taking hold in Erie County, Taylor Miller, then 20, went public...
Those at Liberty Park weren’t ‘born too late’ to enjoy The Clarks at 8 Great Tuesday
Long-time rockers The Clarks took to the stage at Liberty Park to roll through a set of their hits, including such 90’s favorites as Caroline and Penny on the Floor, which gained them national attention in 1991. A large crowd gathered on the breezy and beautiful summer night for...
Local bands perform for good cause at third annual Tunes for Tots fundraiser
(WJET/WFXP) – Enjoy local musicians for a good cause at an upcoming Toys for Tots event. The third annual Tunes for Tots fundraiser will take place on Sunday, July 21, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Sloppy Duck Saloon, located at 726 West Bayfront Parkway. The fundraiser...
Latona hired as next Mercyhurst head baseball coach
ERIE, PA (WJET)–Mercyhurst University has hired a new head baseball coach. After a season as interim coach for Mercyhurst, Jimmy Latona has officially earned the title of head coach. It comes at a monumental time as Mercyhurst enters its first season as a NEC division one program. He is the nineth head […]
Saint Marys man indicted by federal grand jury for shipping firearms to Canada
ERIE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A resident of Saint Marys has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie for violating federal firearms laws. Gary Murray, 44, was named as the sole defendant in the three-count Indictment. From October 1, 2022, to April 4, 2024, Murray conspired with individuals in Canada to conceal and ship […]
Grant paves way for no-cost bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
Qualifying employees of licensed childcare centers can now earn their Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education at Mercyhurst University for free, thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The award establishes scholarships that cover tuition, fees, and books (room and board charges...
Poverty Knob launching new brew at free Christmas in July event
(WJET/WFXP)– While there won’t be snow on the ground for a few months (hopefully), that’s not stopping one local brewery from celebrating Christmas with some summer fun in the sun with families around the area. Poverty Knob Farmhouse Ales is inviting the public to celebrate Christmas in...
Erie Zoo otters get larger, updated space. How much did it cost?
The Erie Zoo has tripled the amount of space for their otters after unveiling a newly updated exhibit. On Tuesday, the zoo at 423 W. 38th St., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the newly updated space for North American river otters Mimi and Max. ...
Erie woman running to support Barber National Institute one street at a time
One local realtor is trading in her “for sale” signs for running shoes. Tuesday morning, Megan DeMarco ran past the Barber National Institute on her way to completing the “Every Street Erie Challenge.”. She was met with cheers from hundreds of supporters who came outside to cheer...
Erie Otters Announce New Affiliation
The Erie Otters Tuesday introduced a first-of-its-kind partnership to enhance player development. The Otters and the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League's Port Colborne Sailors have signed an affiliation agreement,. "The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League, renowned as a premier development league, has been a stepping stone for players who want...
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