Site work has begun for the Wendy’s restaurant at 12 and French. A couple of years ago, Burger Kind has an option on the vacant lot but was turned down for a zoning variance.
Sunburst Electronics, an Erie PA based electronic contract manufacturer, expanded its production capabilities to include the manufacturing of lead free electronic controls bound for Europe. The European Union, via its RoHS environmental directive, mandated that lead free solder materials be used in electronic products, effective July 1, 2006.
On Monday, June 12, 22 Interns and Residents will graduate form the Millcreek Community Hospital post-graduate program. Six of the eleven interns and eight of the eleven residents are LECOM Graduates.Two of the residents are the first graduates of the new MCH pharmacy residency program. Eight interns will continue their medical training as residents in Erie. Four of the residents will remain in Erie and one will work in Meadville. The hospital will honor the interns and residents at a luncheon at the Ambassador Conference and Banquet Center from Noon to 1:30 pm on Monday, June 12.
Romeo was named radio director and is taking over the mid day spot at Clear Channel top 40 WHTZ (Z100) New York, beginning June 23. He is a native of Dubois and spent a couple of years in Erie at Rocket 101/Star 104 when he was attending Clarion University.
Erie PA native and Iowa great Ed Hinkel signed a 3 year free agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He joins former Erie Cathedral Prep and Hawkeye teammate Bob Sanders with the Colts.
Ashlyn Zellefrow hit a walk-off 3 run home run with one out in the bottom of the 7th as Harbor Creek edged Brookville 4-2 in the PIAA Class AA softball quarterfinals. Harbor Creek will face Sto-Rox on Monday in the semifinals.
The Erie Cathedral Prep baseball team defeated Mt Lebo 5-2. Erie Cathedral Prep will face Manheim Township (25-2) in the PIAA Class AAAA semifinals Monday.
Erie Villa Maria rallied from a three-run deficit to beat Bishop Canevin 12-9. Villa Maria and California, the WPIAL champion, will meet in the Class A baseball semifinals Monday.
Corry beat Ambridge 5-1. Corry will face Punxsutawney in the Class AAA softball semifinals Monday.
New Hampshire took both games of a doubleheader from the Erie Seawolves on Thursday by scores of 5-1 and 1-0.
Hannah Smith of Rice Lake, WI announced she will attend Allegheny College. Smith, who specializes in the hurdles, will run track at Allegheny and also try out for the women’s basketball team.
“Fiddler on the Roof” will be performed at the Erie Playhouse tonight, June 10-11, 14-18, 22-25. For tickets and info call (814) 454-2852.
The late Jonathan Larson, best known as the creator of the stage sensation RENT, wrote only one other musical in his short life “tick, tick… BOOM!” The musical will be performed at the Roadhouse Theater Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm through July 8th. Tickets are $10 regular, $12 riser and $15 VIP. Students with ID can see the show for just $5. Reservations can be made by phone at 814-456-5656 or in person at the Theatre Box Office 145 West 11th Street. Box Office hours are 2-6 PM Tuesday – Saturday.
Over 5,000 bikers are expected in Erie on Saturday June 10 to raise awareness and support for US troops serving in the Iraq war and for the Western Pennsylvania Families of Fallen Heroes Foundation. The Memorial and Honor Ride will take place from Lyndora to Erie. For details, contact Stan Frankel at (724) 265-3904.
The Science in Motion Program at Gannon University will host a free summer workshop for high school chemistry and biology teachers from Erie County schools.The workshop is scheduled for June 12-16 and will include a symposium with lectures given by Gannon University faculty members. Participants also will have the opportunity to perform water sampling and testing from Lake Erie as well as attend laboratory sessions and related activities.The Science in Motion Program serves as a resource for local teachers and students by providing opportunities to participate in experiments and making lab equipment and technology more accessible. The program at Gannon is a member of a statewide consortium. For more information on the program, call 814-871-7353.
The Penn State Behrend Alumni Society is hosting a Full Moon Fundraiser at the papermoon Restaurant on Tuesday, June 13, from 6 – 9 p.m. to benefit The Logan Music Series: Music at Noon and the Penn State Behrend Alumni Society scholarship. Located at 1325 State Street in downtown Erie, Paper Moon’s Full Moon fundraisers are held each full moon. The philanthropic evening will feature 24 celebrity bartenders, who represent faculty and staff, alumni and the alumni society board, plus University Trustees and Council of Fellows members.
Thurston Classic Hot Air Balloon Show takes place June 15-18 at Robertson Field on the campus of Allegheny College. Hot air balloon event featuring 30 balloons and a Night Glow with 10 balloons. Food, beverages and souvenirs available. Night glow Thurs, June 15 at dusk (approx 9 pm); gates open at 7:30 pm. Launches: Friday and Saturday at 6 pm. Fly-Ins: Saturday and Sunday at 7 am. Times are approximate. For further information call 814-336-4000.
Join Szymanski Consulting (SCI) for a dynamic event featuring the
Microsoft Across America Mobile Event Experience. The Mobile Event Experience- technology bus provides business leaders
and professionals the opportunity to learn more about essential
technologies that help small and medium-sized businesses operate more
efficiently and successfully. The technology bus will be located at the Inter-Modal Center on June 21st, 2006 from 2-4 pm. This state-of-the-art bus is loaded with technologies from Microsoft, Cisco, HP, and Intel. It has been transformed into a hands-on interactive environment complete with: Workstations, Tablet PC, Software, Server Solutions such as Virtual Server and Small Business Server. Szymanski Consulting, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is proud to be presenting this Microsoft Across America event in partnership with the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership and the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority. While enjoying fun, food and networking with area business professionals, you will have the opportunity to win an Xbox, receive discounts on Microsoft software, talk with Microsoft experts, and attend brief overview presentations on Small Business Server, Virtual Server and SharePoint.
Dr Roger Knacke, director of the School of Science and professor of physics and astronomy at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will host a Summer Night in Astronomy event on Thursday, June 22. Knacke will speak on “Jupiter, The Giant Planet” beginning at 8:30 p.m. in 101 Behrend Science Building. Weather permitting, astronomical viewing from the college’s Mehalso Observatory will follow from 9:30 until 11 pm. Summer Night in Astronomy is free and open to the public, and is intended for a non-technical audience age 6 and up. For information, call the School of Science at 814-898-6105.
The 2006 Erie Summer Festival of the Arts takes place June 22-25 at Liberty Park. This year’s fesl features demonstrating artists, crafters, a song contest, award winning children’s area, ethnic foods, student video and digital media competition, juried panorama art show, computer intruction programs for children and adults as well as strolling musicians.
The Peek n’ Peak Classic takes place June 26 – July 2. The Golf Channel will provide live coverage of the Nationwide Tour event.
