Pennlive.com has compiled a list of 329 establishments (either restaurants, bars or businesses) in the commonweath who have had violations of the state’s smoking ban reported to the Department of Health. Here the ones from Erie:

Coney Island Lunch, 3015 Buffalo Road
Erie Wastewater Treatment, 68 Port Access Road
General Electric Transportation Systems, 2901 E. Lake Road
Hibachi Japanese Steak House, 3000 W. 12th St.
J.D. Byrider, 4125 Peach St.
Modern Adult, 1113 State St.
Northview Heights Apartments, 2324 E. 43rd St.
Perry Hi-Way Hose Company, 8270 Peach St.
Bingo Ballroom, 4102 W. Lake Road
Anchor Inne-Brain Injury Rehab Facility, 6816 W. Lake Road
CrayZ Parrot, 11950 E. Lake Road

Perhaps to thwart conspiracy theorists, President Barack Obama took the Presidential Oath again last evening from Chief Justice John G. Roberts. Seriously. The decision was made to re-do the oath due to an “an abundance of caution.” In case you aren’t sure if Obama is president, might we recommend isobamapresident.com.

The Polakowski family of Erie is suing the Ohio State University after their son, Andrew Polakowski, was killed in a dormitory elevator accident in 2006. The suit claims the University was negligent and is seeking more than $50,000. Sad story.

Police haven’t found any weapons nor have they made any arrests after the shooting of a Harbor Creek High School student at East High School on Tuesday. Police continue to investigate the shooting. The victim of the shooting has been identified as Shareese Birchfield, 21. She is still in Hamot Hospital.

Johnny Ray Roberts, also known to his friends as Tennessee Tuxedo has been convicted on five counts including homicide in the shooting of Janita Williams outside the Steppin’ Out Lounge last year. He will be sentenced in March.

SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The organization provides confidential mentoring to small businesses for free and has experts in finance, accounting, management, marketing, sales prospecting and strategic planning. Contact the Erie office for free counseling if you have questions or need assistance with your small business.

Some cool news if you like movies, two local movie theaters have installed digital 3D projectors. Tinseltown installed theirs in time for My Bloody Valentine 3D and the Movies at Meadville will have theirs in time for the early February releases of Coraline, and more importantly, the Jonas Brothers film. Say, does anyone want to lend us money to re-open the Plaza Theater as an indie film haven? We’d be so down with that.

Penn State announced the latest faculty to receive senior Fulbright grants in 2008-09. On that list and from Penn State Behrend is English professor David John Savola, receiving a lecturing grant to University of Turku in Turku, Finland. The Fulbright program is the U.S. Government’s flagship program in international education exchange. Thirteen Penn State professors and administrators were honored with awards this year.

We reported yesterday that the Youngstown State University is reducing tuition fees for certain western Pa. residents, including those in Erie County. It appears the drop in price will come very close to that of instate (Ohio) tuition rates. YSU will probably update their website in the next few days to reflect the new rate.

The Manufacturer & Business Association announced that HR generalist Rose Bruno has recently earned her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). As an HR generalist at the Association, Bruno is responsible for ensuring companies are in compliance with employment laws and regulations. Prior to her employment with the Association, Bruno served as the HR manager for Plastikos and as an HR administrator for Van de Kamp’s.

Sports

In case you were wondering, the Pittsburgh Steelers will wear their white uniforms in the Super Bowl. It worked in 2006, when they won, so we support this decision.

The BayHawks play against the Sioux Falls Wizards tonight.  Get your tickets here.

The Erie Otters will be away for four games and won’t return until next weekend.  Here’s the away schedule: Friday the 23rd against host Kingston Frontenacs; Saturday the 24th against host Belleville Bulls; Sunday the 25th host Ottawa 67s, and; Thursday the 29th against host Niagara IceDogs.

Mercyhurst earned its first PSAC West victory with a 76-71 overtime decision at Edinboro. The win snapped the Fighting Scots 31-game home winning-streak and marked the first Laker victory in the series since 2005-06 when Mercyhurst won 76-72 in overtime.

The Edinboro women’s basketball team defeated Mercyhurst , 69-59, in the first match-up between the two local rivals as PSAC members. The victory boosted the Fighting Scots to 11-5 overall and 2-1 in the PSAC West. The Lakers are now 7-9 and 1-2, respectively.

The Allegheny men’s basketball team nearly found a way to knock off a strong Hiram squad, but was unable to hold onto a late lead in its 65-61 loss in North Coast Athletic Conference action on Wednesday.

The Gannon men’s basketball team has been making life difficult for most teams this season with the nation’s top-ranked defense. Wednesday night was no different for the hard-nosed Golden Knights. Gannon held Slippery Rock, who entered the game as the PSAC’s second-best offense with 85.8 points per game, 26 points below its average en route to an 80-60 victory at the Hammermill Center.

The Slippery Rock women’s basketball team hasn’t won at the Hammermill Center since the 1993-94 season, but it hasn’t been without some close calls. One year after Ashley Lowdermilk’s three-pointer with three seconds remaining in regulation sent the game into overtime, Gannon erased a four-point deficit in the final two minutes of regulation to force overtime again.

Events

A few people have written to us telling us the presale codes for the Jerry Seinfeld show at the Warner Theatre don’t work. We’ve been scouring the web for more, and here are a few to try: COMEDY (this one worked for us) or FUNNY.

Upcoming Erie Concerts and Shows:

Feb. 3: Harlem Globetrotters (tickets)
Feb. 19: Jerry Seinfeld (tickets / use code COMEDY or FUNNY)
March 7: Motley Crue w/ Hinder, Last Vegas, Theory of a Deadman (tickets)
March 22: New Kids on the Block (tickets on sale 1/24)

The American Cancer Society is pleased to kickoff the 36th Daffodil Days campaign on January 22, 2009 at Bel Aire Hotel at 12 p.m. The American Cancer Society invites anyone interested in being a pre-sale coordinator to get information to start their campaign at their company, school or organization. The fundraiser, which historically coincides with the coming of spring, is expected to raise $89,000 locally and more than four million dollars in the state of Pennsylvania. For more information call the American Cancer Society office at 814-866-5174. Over 200 Erie residents will volunteer to help distribute and sell flowers during Daffodil Days. Colleen Moore Mezler and Carolyn Bauman serve as co-chairpersons for the event. Pre-orders start now until Monday, February 23; daffodils will be delivered the week of March 16-22, 2009.

The Advertising Federation of Northwest Pennsylvania (AFNWPA) is hosting national face reading expert and author Mac Fulfer, and his workshop “Amazing Face Reading: A Breakthrough in Communication” from 4:30 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State St. During the workshop, Mr. Fulfer will teach participants a new way to see people without labeling or judging them using face reading as a means of better understanding a person’s strengths and weaknesses. He will also show attendees how to immediately read anger, stress, deception, confusion and wariness on another person’s face. Fulfer guarantees that by the end of the session, participants will never look at another person the same way again. Registration for the AFNWPA “Amazing Face Reading” workshop is now open. Interested individuals may register online at afnwpa.org or call (814) 451-8677. The cost is $20 for AFNWPA members; $30 for non-members. A reception featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will follow the presentation.

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.