Windy M DeLeon of Erie was charged with stealing $22,000 from the Kwik Fill gas station and convenience store where she worked and gambling the money away at Presque Isle Downs and Casino. DeLeon was to have made 16 bank deposits with the money.
Congratulations to Tammy and Matt who were married yesterday.
Pic by Rachel. She has 160 more here.
Congratulations to Lindsay on the birth of her son Cayden Michael.
To help improve security in the Adhamiyah District, Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team, with the support of local leaders, conducted a screening of residents of the eastern Baghdad district to fill security positions for the Critical Infrastructure Guard Force Aug 4-5. “Through such efforts, a lot of the pressure that falls on the Iraqi army to serve as security guards in protecting neighborhood buildings will be relieved,” said Erie, Pa, native 1st Lt Chadwick Knight, a targeting officer with 3-7th Cavalry.
Story by Sgt Randy Randolph, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs.
Brian Dailey and Peter Goesinya of Erie recently launched a web site called Erie Ideas.
August 12, 1764, Erie Pennsylvania – John Bradstreet holds peace talks with Pontiac Rebellion tribes of the Delaware and Shawnee at Fort Presque Isle.
The Erie SeaWolves tied a season-high with five home runs as they slugged their way to a comeback victory over the Connecticut Defenders on Saturday night 10-9 at Jerry Uht Park. The SeaWolves and Defenders wrap up their three game series on Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park…1:05 First Pitch. RHP Dallas Trahern (11-6, 3.43 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against LHP Geno Espineli (6-8, 3.32 ERA).
St Paul’s Italian Festival continues today at West 16th and Walnut Streets.
The Erie PA Sport Fishing Association 2nd annual Walleye and Steelhead Pro-Am Fishing Tournament wraps up today. Captain’s meeting, weigh-ins, and award ceremonies will be held at JR’s On The Bay, 726 West Bayfront Pkwy.
“Miss Saigon” is being performed at the Erie Playhouse today and August 15-19, 23-26. Show times are Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. For more information, call (814) 454-2852.
Titled “Local Government and the Erie Economy,” the 2007 Economic Research Institute of Erie (ERIE) conference will address topics relevant to Erie and its surrounding communities, including the debate about consolidating the area’s local governments and the smoking ban. The institute’s sixth annual conference will be held on August 14, in McGarvey Commons, located in the Reed Union Building at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. The cost to attend this year’s conference is $149 and includes printed materials, breakfast and lunch. A reduced rate of $75 is available for nonprofit, government and economic development officials. For more information or to register for the conference, call (814) 898-7149.
Celebrate Erie 2007 takes place August 16-19. The FREE festival takes place along 8 blocks in downtown Erie. CelebrateErie will once again provide a marketplace for interesting and diverse art, musical entertainment, theatrical performance, dance, food, spectacle, children’s activities, and oddities. Last century the festival was know as We Love Erie Days.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church located at 2220 Reed Street in Erie will host the Zabawa Polish Summer Festival August 24-26. Polish foods, polka music, and traditional dancing. Hours are: Friday, 5 to 10 pm; Saturday, 2 to 10 pm; Sunday, noon to 6 pm. For more information, call 814-456-0671.
The Fuller Hose Company of North East will sponsor the annual North East National Rib Festival at Gravel Pit Park August 24-26. Automobile shows, crafters, petting zoo, live entertainment, and plenty of food. For more details, call (814) 725-9211.
‘Winds on the Lake’, a professional wind and percussion ensemble, will present a FREE outdoor concert titled “Salute to America” at 3 pm on Sunday, Aug 26. Fittingly, the performance will take place in the gazebo of the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, which is located on Erie’s bayfront at 560 E Third St. In the event of rain, the concert will be held inside the facility. Winds on the Lake performs under the direction of Gary Viebranz, director of instrumental ensembles at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, and Matthew Inkster, director of bands at West Virginia’s West Liberty State College. In addition to patriotic favorites, “Salute to America” will include a performance of Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and a special tribute to the armed forces.
The 11th annual Erie German Heritage Festival will be held at the Shriner Club, 38th and Zuck, September 1-2.
Family First Sports Park is hosting the Challenge Cup soccer tournament September 1-2. The National Premier High School Challenge Cup will feature some of the top high school boys and girls teams in the nation. Every hotel room within 50 miles of Erie is booked that weekend.
The Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission is sponsoring meetings with18 overseas trade representatives September 12-13 in Erie. One-on-one appointments on September 13 will run from 8 am – 11:30 am and 12:30 pm – 3 pm. The following overseas trade representatives will be available: Australia / New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China-Beijing, China-Shanghai, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore/ASEAN, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Click here for the registration form.
The Scions of Britain (the SOB’s), The British Motoring Group of Northwestern Pennsylvania, proudly presents the 15th annual All British Car Gathering, Sunday September 16, 2007 at the Waterford Square, Waterford, PA. 12 Noon to 4 PM. For more information contact Tom Lee – (814) 725-5992 or rthomaslee@aol.com.
The 2007 Wine Country Harvest Festival will be held in North East, PA September 28, 29 and 30.
