Three days until Thanksgiving. We can practically taste the stuffing.
Please be sure to follow the odd/even regulations regarding parking in the City of Erie. People not following those rules have made it difficult for city crews to get all the side streets plowed.
The owners of Molly Brannigans are due in court in South Bend, Indiana. They were to build a restaurant there. The South Bend Tribune reports:
The suit alleges that South Bend Irish Pubs, or Molly Brannigans, which did not respond in time for the story, agreed to open its pub and restaurant June 20. In addition to not opening on that date, the suit contends that Molly Brannigans has not paid rent, its share of real estate taxes, operations costs, and marketing and promotions charges.
A hearing will be held on December 17. As a side note, a new Mollys is planned for Cleveland, Ohio a couple blocks away from Jacobs Progressive Field.
According to the Warren Times Observer, Gannon University has signed a letter of intent to research the possibility of putting a satellite campus in downtown Warren. The university will have 90 days to develop a strategy to decide the feasibility of the project.
Russell D. Shuhart and Melissa M. Whaley were arrested Friday afternoon just hours after robbing a National City branch in Fairview. They were identified by witnesses who caught their license plate. Give them credit though – they managed to spend half their haul in just a few hours. No word if they contacted Michael Joyce for guidance on how to spend a lot of money quickly.
Pennsylvania casinos, including Presque Isle Downs, are up 30% compared to the same time last year. MTR Gaming asked for a public bailout and the citizens of Pennsylvania have responded.
This day in 1963: Lee Harvey Oswald, a 24-year-old former Marine, was shot by Jack Ruby, a night club owner. Oswald was accused of assassinating the President John F. Kennedy.
Sports
The Buffalo Bills got themselves back on track by crushing Kansas City 54-31. They are now 6-5 but tied with Miami for last place in the AFC East.
We can’t say the same for the Cleveland Browns, who lost to the Houston Texans 16-6. Brady Quinn was replaced by former QB Derek Anderson in the third quarter, and at one point Browns fans were chanting “COWHER! COWHER!”
High School Football Playoffs
AAAA – State College 22 McDowell 10
AAA – Strong Vincent 34 Clearfield 14
Rough weekend for the Erie Otters who lost Friday to the Kitchner Rangers 6-2 and on Saturday, lost to the London Knights 5-2. The Otters next game is this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, against the Belleville Bulls.
Penn State beat Michigan State 49-18 and will be heading to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Pitt lost to Cincinnati 28-21.
The Otters have traded Nick Palmieri to the Belleville Bulls in exchange for two picks in the 2009 OHL Priority Selection.
Kale Kerbashian scored a goal and an assist to lead the London Knights to a 5-2 win over the Erie Otters in an Ontario Hockey League game played Saturday night in front of 3,713 at the Tullio Arena.
Chris MacKinnon had two goals and two assists to lead the Kitchener Rangers to a 6-2 win over the Erie Otters on Friday.
The No. 17 Mercyhurst women’s soccer team fought through 90 minutes of tough playoff soccer, and came up just short, dropping a 3-2 decision to No. 21 Saint Rose in the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship Quarterfinal Sunday at West Chester.
The No. 10 Mercyhurst College women’s hockey team scored four special team goals and extended its winning streak to five games Saturday with a 5-1 win at Brown.
With the fall sports seasons complete, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, leads the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Presidents’ Cup standings—a familiar position for the college that has earned the Presidents’ Cup in seven of the eight years it has been awarded. Penn State Behrend garnered 54 points during the fall season, which included winning the men’s cross country title and the women’s tennis title.
The Erie SeaWolves are proud to announce a partnership with the United States Marine Corps to bring the first ever “FILL A TRUCK AT THE UHT” Toys for Tots event to Jerry Uht Park! On Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the main plaza in front of the Jerry Uht Park front gates will serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off. The Marines will be on hand with tactical vehicles including a 7-ton truck to fill with gifts for needy children in the Erie community and two hmmwv’s. This holiday season, the Marines are in need of toys for 10,000 area youths. Donations are accepted in the form of new, unwrapped toys. Those who donate will be treated to FREE Smith’s Hot Dogs, Pepsi soft drinks, hot chocolate, coffee and doughnuts. In addition, the SeaWolves are offering a special “buy one get one” “Stocking Stuffer” Gift Pack for fans to donate to Toys for Tots on the spot. The ‘Wolves holiday gift kiosk will also be open during the event.
The Edinboro women’s basketball team tasted defeat for the first time this season on Saturday, dropping an 88-80 decision at Southern Indiana. Both teams are now 2-1.
The Allegheny men’s basketball team lost to NCAA Division I foe Youngstown State, 96-59, on Saturday night at the Beeghly Center.
The Allegheny College men’s cross country team placed 10th at the NCAA III National Championship Meet in Hanover, Ind., led by Tony Dipre’s (Twinsburg, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit) All-America performance. Dipre finished 25th to record the Gator’s best finish and earn the program’s first All-America certificate since 2006 when Ryan Place recorded a sixth-place finish and Marco Dozzi added a 23rd-place finish.
Events
Nothing scheduled specifically for today but here are a few ongoing events:
Santa’s been at the Millcreek Mall since November 15th in case you want to take your kids and get pictures.
Peek ‘n Peak is now open for the ski season. Here’s a picture taken this morning from their webcam.
Gannon University’s Schuster Gallery will host the exhibit “The Art and the Artist,” beginning November 16, 2008 and continuing through January 16, 2009. The exhibit will feature the work of Vitus J. Kaiser who is a longtime art teacher in the Erie School District. A reception open to the public will be held from 3 – 6 p.m. on the opening day. The exhibit will be at the Schuster Gallery located in the Nash Library. For more information call (814) 871-5467.
Victorian Holidays will be on display in the Watson-Curtze Mansion at 356 West Sixth Street, and will include traditionally decorated trees, seasonal workshops for children and adults, lectures, and elegant Victorian teas. Victorian Holidays will run from November 22 – December 28 on Wednesdays through Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 – 4:00 p.m. The cost of museum admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, and a whopping $2 for children.
View this past Sunday’s comprehensive events list to see a list of events for the week and months ahead. If you would like your event posted here, please contact us via our online form.
