Joel Natalie at the blog The Press and Tower is on top of all things media: newspapers, radio, television and other technologies. His experience in radio and marketing gives him a unique perspective on this topic, and we always enjoy reading his insights. This week, Joel shared his thoughts about downsizing at the Erie Times-News. [...]

Unfortunately, more bad news for the local economy today. Lord Corporation has laid off 46 employees. The job losses were divided between their Erie and Cary, N.C. facilities. The cuts were across the board. 31 of the positions were split between Erie and Cary and 15 are in a manufacturing facility in Kentucky. The cuts [...]

Ok, seriously, it’s not funny anymore. We’re getting a little tired of the snow and cold. Just think, we’ve only got about 6 more months of it. Fail. Several schools in the area are closed, have delays or are “parents discretion.” Seriously? My mom would have sent me to school in a heartbeat, despite my [...]

Today’s high temperature: 13 degrees. It’s only the middle of January but man it feels like it’s been winter for about a million years. We’ve got a lake effect snow warning that runs until Friday at 7 p.m. and the forecast is calling for about a foot before the warning’s expired. More power to the [...]

We had snow and very cold temperates last night and into this morning. Many activities and sporting events were cancelled. Good for ice fishers, not as good for the rest of us. Speaking of ice – we’re starting to get ice dunes at Presque Isle. For the love of all that’s holy, stay off the [...]

Back in September, we featured a YouTube video of a tour of Brewerie with Brewmaster Gary Burleigh. This is a new video, from a tour held on January 3, so it’s neat to see what’s new and different.

Mother Nature cooperated this year and there is plenty of fresh powder at Peek N Peak and it’s just in time for the annual lift ticket giveaway! The Community Blood Bank wants donors and is enticing them with lift tickets on Tuesday. Peek ‘N Peak Ski Resort has generously donated over $10,000 worth of ski [...]

We did some sledding this weekend, which is just about the only activity that’s fun in this weather (plus it was either shovel the driveway or sled, easy choice.) As I was surfing around the web last night, I found this comic by xkcd. Not much to do with Erie, but it was cute. So, [...]

Hopefully, you had a chance to dig out a bit yesterday. Saturday was intense and the city is still clearing the streets, especially the side ones. We’ve found the key is to make friends with whatever neighbor has a snowblower. Our friend did ours in time for us to get wings before the Steelers game, [...]

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If you would like your event considered for posting here on ErieBlogs.com, please send us your information using our online contact form. Make sure you check our daily News & Events for new event listings and events happening that day. This Week’s Events The Erie Playhouse presents The Music of Stephen Schwartz at 7:30 p.m. [...]

Another weekend, and the snow is the big news yet again. After getting hit hard Thursday night and Friday, we’re expecting another 4 to 8 inches in the area today. Stay warm, stay safe, and if you don’t have to travel it might be best to stay inside. Mayor Sinnott has declared a snow emergency [...]

I thought the perfect antidote to this winter weather would be a sneak peak at Waldameer’s new ride that will open this summer, the Mega Disk’O. Waldameer was nice enough to give us this new image showing the colors the new ride will sport.

Erie native , C.J. Toledano is recording his first stand-up comedy CD/DVD in Chicago, IL at the critically acclaimed Lincoln Lodge on January 15 and 16. C.J. first performed at Jr.’s Last Laugh in May 2005 when he was a senior at Cathedral Prep. He has since been honing his craft all over the country [...]

And we have snow… and lot’s of it.  Be careful and plan ahead before you travel. Police are still trying to identify the remains of a man beleived to be behind this past Tuesday’s shooting near Brown Ave and 25th Street. Although police are confident the body is that of 42-year-old Robert Daniels, a DNA [...]

Job search by Simply Hired Post a Job!$5 for 30 days One of the last things to migrate over to this new site and web host was the Job Board. A lot of people used the job board and a lot of local employers put new positions in all the time. Our goal is to [...]

Commenter Linda left a very interesting comment yesterday about her experience with Tuesday’s manhunt on W. 25th street. I came into work around 8:30 AM yesterday morning in the building that houses the Whole Foods Cooperative on 26th & Brown’s Avenue & locked the door behind me. The street was not blocked off but there [...]

A commenter at the Press and Tower asked us to post on our site about Twitter, and some local companies and media organizations that are using Twitter as a social media tool. So, first, what is Twitter? That’s a tough question. I think this video explains it best. Twitter is a great way to keep [...]

Kirk Johnson is Executive Director for Friends of Allegheny Wilderness, a Warren-based nonprofit that seeks to foster an appreciation of wilderness values and benefits and work with local communities to ensure that increased wilderness protection is a priority of the stewardship of the Allegheny National Forest. Well, the election is over and the people have [...]

The big news yesterday was the early morning manhunt in Erie around the 26th Street and Brown Avenue area.   Police responded to a call around 4 a.m. only to be confronted with gun shots and a home set on fire.  Robert Daniels, 42, is suspected in causing the mayhem.  Daniels’ remains were found in the [...]

A critical shortage of blood has developed as a result of low donor turnout during the holidays. Levels of blood dropped across the board with the supply of type O Positive falling to critically low levels. The Community Blood Bank was able to ‘borrow’ 50 units of type O Positive blood from Indiana over the [...]

This morning’s manhunt and area lockdown has ended, and police believe the suspect, Robert Daniels, 42, may have died inside one the houses he set on fire. Most streets have reopened, but Blessed Sacrament school remains closed. WSEE is reporting that West Communications remains locked down as Daniels was recently fired from there and may [...]

We love that people are fishing on January 2nd. These guys set up in Elk Creek and they manage to reel in some pretty nice steelhead. Before you know it, lots of people will be ice fishing.

Breaking news this morning. There is an active manhunt going on in the area between West 21st to 26th streets and from Greengarden to Brown Avenues (area north of Topps Grocery market). There were gunshots reported this morning and a home set on fire in that area. People living in the area are asked to [...]

Attention Steelers fans! Get ready for the playoffs with this cool contest from VisitPittsburgh.com. Here’s info on a contest they are running: It’s time to rally around our Pittsburgh Steelers as they head to the playoffs in January 2009 and VisitPittsburgh wants to see and hear your best Steelers cheer! We want the funniest, wackiest [...]

My wife’s plans for today, now that I’m back to work and our oldest is back at school: dismantle the Christmas tree, officially putting an end to the holiday season and starting the long season of dread known as January through March in Erie. If you’ve got a fake tree, we assume you’ll be throwing [...]

Today, it’s back to work and/or school for many folks, including us. To be honest, we’re kind of excited to get back into a routine. Quick note for today – Glenwood Park Avenue will be closed for repair work today. State St. south of 26th will also be closed in conjunction with this work. Find [...]

Feel free to share your thoughts, comments and concerns on any Erie topic you like on our ongoing series of weekly open thread posts. Although ErieBlogs has an open comment policy, it reserves the right to delete comments that are off topic, abusive, or contain personal attacks. Be civil and be a part of the [...]

If you would like your event considered for posting here on ErieBlogs.com, please send us your information using our online contact form. Make sure you check our daily News & Events for new event listings and events happening that day. This Week’s Events Willy Wonka will be at the Erie Playhouse January 9-11 and 16-18. [...]

Police have charged 31-year-old Jermaine Vaughn with beating to death a man on the morning of New Years Day. Passing motorists attempted to help 27-year-old Brent Carey of Erie who was beat unconscious at the corner of 38th and Ash, and later pronounced dead at Hamot Hospital. Vaughn apparently knew the victim but a motive [...]