Just yesterday we posted about the trend in TV news people coming to Erie and then leaving for bigger markets and more money. Add one more to the list – The Post-Gazette’s Rob Owen reports that Trina Orlando is headed to KDKA, where she will cover Westmoreland County. Trina is currently the morning anchor on WJET and Fox 66. She will start August 1 at KDKA. Good luck, Trina!
Yesterday, the stock market officially entered a bear market. Investopedia defines a bear market as “a market condition in which the prices of securities are falling or are expected to fall. Although figures can vary, a downturn of 15-20% or more in multiple indexes (Dow or S&P 500) is considered an entry into a bear market.” Here’s a quick glance at local stocks as of yesterday’s closing bell.
Name | Symbol | Change | Open | High | Low |
| Erie Indemnity Company | ERIE | -1.66 | 45.49 | 45.49 | 43.89 |
| General Electric Company | GE | -0.87 | 28.14 | 28.34 | 27.14 |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | -0.7 | 35.47 | 35.97 | 34.61 |
| Spectrum Control, Inc. | SPEC | -0.28 | 7.52 | 7.52 | 7.04 |
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | WMT | -1.44 | 59.29 | 59.29 | 57.6 |
It was a bill signing marathon yesterday in Harrisburg. Governor Rendell signed 47 bills into law including one that appropriates $1.8 million to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The Erie Block Party will be held tonight at the Cell Block (12th & 13th on State Street) with music by Joe Buchman & the Crew. The event theme is “Carnival on State,” and benefits MECA United Cerebral Palsy.
Northwest Airlines announced that they would be cutting 2,500 jobs, and begin charging $15 for the first checked bag and charging service fees for frequent flyer tickets. It’s not clear if these cutbacks will affect service or the number of flights at Erie International Airport.
83-year-old Paul Brugger turned himself in yesterday and was arraigned before Judge Tom Robie to face charges he sliced trees near his property to better his view of the bayfront. He will have a preliminary hearing July 18.
John David Gromer was sentenced to 2.5 to 5 years in prison for helping Malcolm Kysor escape from prison last November. It will run concurrently with his existing prison sentence.
After getting your iPhone 3G on Friday morning, head up to Chick-Fil-A on upper Peach Street, where they will be celebrating Cow Appreciation Day. If you are dressed as a cow from head to toe, you’ll get a free combo meal. If you rock just a cow shirt, you’ll get a free entree. Who says you can’t put a price on dignity.
U.S. Senators voted yesterday to renew and revamp the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) with provisions granting the government broader power to conduct surveillance on foreign governments as well as granting immunity to phone companies that took part in the wiretapping fiasco from a few years ago. Both Pennsylvania Senators, Arlen Specter (R) and Bob Casey (D), voted in favor of passing the bill which will now be presented to President Bush for signing.
Because of the Sand Replenishment Project at Presque Isle, Beaches 9 and 10 will be closed today but will reopen tomorrow. All other beaches remain open as posted.
Steve & Barry’s, the clothing store specializing in discounted collegiate apparel, is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As part of the restructuring, it is estimated the chain will close around 100 stores out of 260 stores nationwide. Steve & Berry’s currently has a store located inside the Millcreek Mall.
If you have little kids or are looking for something completely inane to occupy your time, you can meet Biscuit the Dog at the Millcreek this Saturday, July 12, at Noon. Biscuit is a fictional character in a popular childrens book series by Alyssa Capucilli and Pat Schories. Registration for the Reading Rewards Program will also be held for children ages 12 and under.
The Movies at Meadville is sponsoring a free screening of “Happy Feet” on July 10 to support the Creating Landscapes program. Creating Landscapes, a summer celebration of the Allegheny College Dance Studies program, is an interdisciplinary exploration of active learning through the arts and sciences offered to children and teens.
Although the Seawolves couldn’t get things started against the Reading Phillies on Tuesday, they sure did last night. The Wolves almost shut out the Phillies with the score 6-1 (Phillies scored their only run in the 9th). Erie’s Dusty Ryan (not to be confused with Dusty Dinkleman) had the only home run for the night.
Gannon University Writers’ Workshops 2008 are for students Grades 4-12. Develop your writing process and produce a book of your writing under the direction of Dr Sally LeVan and the teachers of the NWPA Writing Project. Each session will be limited to 25 students per session. Dates are July 7-11 and July 21-25. Workshops will be held 9 am to 12 pm in Room 3200 of the Palumbo Center, 8th and Peach Streets. Registration includes T-shirt, snacks and book. $125 per one-week session/$200 for two-weeks. For information contact Dr Sally LeVan, (814) 871-7506. Registration.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Erie Art Museum opens Art from the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex Gallery, 423 State Street, beginning tomorrow and running through October 4. A public opening reception is scheduled for Gallery Night on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 from 6-10 p.m.
Opa! The 20th Annual Panegyri Greek Fest will start tomorrow and run through Sunday, July 11 – 13, at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church on 4376 West Lake Road. The festival features Greek dinners, ala carte entrees, gyros, sausage and souvlaki sandwiches, loukoumades, pastries, continuous Greek music by Kakias Family Band, Greek folk dance groups, boutique, souvenirs, gold mart, Greek metal arts, kafenio/taverna, church tours, not to mention a raffle to win a trip to Greece for 2. Free parking and admission. For more info call (814) 838-8808.
There will be a Rust Belt Bloggers Summit tomorrow and saturday (July 11-12) in Erie. People from Youngstown, Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and other area cities will be attendance to discuss economic development issues in the region.
The Erie County Historical Society will hold a Ghosts and Legends Tour tonight every Friday at 8 p.m., now until September 26 (exception: September 5th). Discover the mysteries of downtown Erie through a 1 1/2 hour walking tour. Since size of group tour is limited, reservations required; call (814) 454-1813, ext 0. Cost: $8 Adult, $4 Child.
The Jazz & Blues Walk will be held this Saturday, July 12, beginning with a reception from 7 to 8:00 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex. At the reception you can purchase an admission button entitling the bearer to refreshments at the reception, free admission to Jazz & Blues Walk venues, and free rides on the Jazz & Blues Walk shuttles. Performers will begin playing at a number of venues starting at 8 p.m. Click here for more information.
The Erie Maritime Museum invites the public to meet three of the area’s finest ship model-builders on Saturday, July 12, noon to 3 p.m. at the museum. Allison Taylor, Skip Nagle and Pete Gonzalez have built, repaired and refurbished ship models on display at the museum. Their talents and skills have produced beautiful, museum-quality work that honor ships and boats-some long gone–built in Erie and the region. The event will take place at the Erie Maritime Museum, 150 East Front St.; phone 814/452-2744.
The Technology Council of Northwest Pennsylvania’s next lunchtime learning series will take place on July 17 at the Ambassador Conference Center on upper Peach street. The presentation, Engage the Crowd: Integrating Social Networking into your Business, will explore uses for social networking in business. The session is free for Technology Council members and $40 for non-members.
The Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park (LEAF) has a number of events and movies planned for the summer running from July 17 to August 15. Thursdays, starting at 7 p.m., music will be played at the Amphitheater located at 6th Street and Frontier Drive. Friday nights at dusk, a family friendly movie will be played. LEAF’s mission is to expand the Arboretum at Frontier Park, as well as provided related recreational and educational programs for the community.
The 2008 City of Erie Junior Golf Program is open to boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 17. Entry fee is $7 per person. The number of entrants will determine the number of divisions. Registration will take place at J C Martin Golf Course from June 1 through July 19. Please call J C Martin Golf Course at 864-1821 with any questions. Tournament 1 is at J C Martin Golf Course, West 38th St and Shunpike Rd (next to Erie Zoo), on Wednesday, July 23 at 8 am. Tournament 2 will be held at Downing Golf Course, 1351 Troupe Rd, 899-5827, on Wednesday, July 30 at 8:30 am. Tournament 2 will be immediately followed by a picnic and an awards presentation.
Parents of Autistic Children will be holding a golf tournament on July 24 at Whispering Woods Golf Course. The format will be a 4-man scramble, with team prizes and individual prizes (longest drives, closest to the pin, etc). The fee is $100 and includes your golf, a cart, lunch, and dinner.
Penn State Erie–The Behrend College will hold its annual reunion this year from July 25-27. Alumni can stay overnight in student housing for $50 a night. Events like the Winery Tour, Car Show, Midnight Bingo, Dinner with the Zoo, and more. Visit the 2008 Reunion Facebook page to RSVP.
The Erie Lions Club Save an Eye City vs County All-Star football game will be held July 25 at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium, 26th and State Streets. The major purpose of the Save An Eye Game is to raise money to provide free eye care to low income children.
“Remembering Janis” will run June 26, 27, and 28 at Theatre 145, located at 145 West 11th St in Erie. Ticket prices are $10 Regular seating, $12 Riser seating and VIP seating at $15. For advanced tickets please visit their web site or call (814) 879-0733.
The guys at Should I Drink That (SIDT) are holding a giveaway for 2 tickets (and other prizes) to the first annual Beer on the Bay Festival which will be held Saturday, July 26. The festival features the fine beer of the Erie Brewing Company and 25 other regional craft brewers along with great food and live music at Erie’s Pepsi Amphitheater on the bayfront.
The Gannon University ShakeXperience Theater Camp will be held Monday, July 28 through Saturday, August 2. This one-week resident high school (through graduation) theater camp is taught by members of Gannon’s theater program and qualified professionals. Classes are conducted in Shakespeare, text analysis, stage movement, rehearsal and performance. Workshops are offered in stage combat, period dance, and music. Includes a public matinee performance of CYMBELINE as part of the Shakespeare SummerNights outdoor threatre festival. Cost: $99 (includes room, board, and instruction fee). For more information, contact Fr Shawn Clerkin, (814) 871-7493.
Minneapolis based duo Beatrix JAR returns to the Erie Art Museum,offering interactive events throughout the week beginning July 29, 2008 thru August 2, 2008. At each event, Beatrix JAR will present their unique stylings,including their most noted use of circuit bending verse traditional instrumental usage.
The next Erie Philharmonic’s Get Your Phil At Noon Summer Music Series concert will be held August 12 at noon in front of the Warner Theater on State Street. The free lunch-hour ensemble concerts, designed to provide “music while you munch,” will feature a Philharmonic string quartet fully amplified and seating for the outdoor event. WQLN radio will broadcast live from the event this year.
A fundraising event for the Lindsay Graygo Empowerment Scholarship Fund will be held Wednesday, August 13 from 5-8 p.m. at Molly Brannigans. Celebrity bartenders will serve up your favorite drinks and a Chinese auction will be held. Bartender tips and auction proceeds will go to directly to the fund. If you would like to make a donation, please visit the Scholarship’s donation page.
The 2008 City of Erie Recreation Tennis Tournaments will be held once again at
Frontier Park. Adults: August 13-17 (session for juniors has passed). Applications are available at: PennBriar Health and Tennis Club, Westwood Racquet Club, Lake Shore Country Club, Kahkwa Club and Erie Sport Store’s downtown location. For more information contact Richard Beck at 835-5452.
Erie to host young professionals from across the state at Pennsylvania Young Professionals 2008 ImPAct Conference ERIE, PA — Young professionals, business executives and civic leaders from across the state are invited to take part the Pennsylvania Young Professionals 2008 ImPAct Conference, being held Sept. 12-14 at Erie’s Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. This marks the first year the ImPAct Conference (Innovative Minds Creating Pennsylvania’s Tomorrow) will be held in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Good for Trina! She will do a fine job for KDKA-TV. Before he passed away, Jack Tirak commented on the mass exodus of on air “Primary” anchor talent leaving Erie. Add another to the list. Makes one wonder what other changes are coming?
Ummm seriously, Erie Blogs couldn’t find a better picture of Trina? Go to yourerie.com & use that one. Good Luck Trina!