We hope you enjoyed the beautiful temperatures this weekend. We spent some time outside, and were excited to see the very large icicles on our house finally start to melt. We’re ready for spring, and summer – who wants to take us on a boat?.
Unfortunately, the warm temps messed with a lot of outdoor activities planned for the region, including the Pucks at Presque Isle event. The ice was a little too soft to skate on, so players played three on three on foot instead. That didn’t stop a ton of people from hitting up Presque Isle – check out some great photos from Jackie here.
Despite warm temperatures, it also wasn’t a good weekend for the Warner Theatre. Stone, brick and snow broke loose from the building and fell to the ground. Luckily, no one was injured. No word if any of the upcoming events at the theatre will be cancelled, but if you have tickets to the Temptations show later this week, keep checking this space for updates.
It was not a good weekend to go ice fishing on Lake Erie. Over 130 ice fisherman were stranded on an ice floe eight-miles long that broke off and floated into the lake. One man died. The incident occurred near Toldedo, Oh., and involved a rescue operation that took about five hours and involved local authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard.
We blogged a few weeks ago about two local real estate appraisers who were facing disciplinary action from the state. Natalie Hurlburt and Kristopher Porter both claimed innocence in paperwork filed with the state.
A body was found in Millcreek yesterday by a a police officer who was jogging. The man has not been identified yet. It may be several days as the body needs to thaw before an autopsy can be performed.
Ed Palattella continues to bring reporting thunder when it comes to reporting on the casino and the dealings with Greg Rubino and others. Sunday’s front page story was no exception. Read it here.
Art works are currently being accepted for the Erie Art Museum’s 86th Annual Spring Show running April 18 through June 14, 2009. All artists residing within 250 miles of Erie are invited to enter works not previously exhibited in the Erie area. A total of $10,000 in awards is offered. Deadline for submission of entries is Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 5 p.m. More information here.
Sports
The Erie Otters lost to the Saginaw Spirit on Saturday 5-2. The Otters play the Niagara IceDogs this Wednesday, an away game on Friday against the London Knights, and return to Erie to play the Kingston Frontenacs on Saturday. Get your tickets here.
The Erie BayHawks will play their last home game tonight against the Utah Flash before coming back to Erie over two weeks later on February 26. Don’t miss tonight’s game. Get your tickets here.
The No. 3 Mercyhurst College women’s hockey team extended its winning streak to seven games with a 5-0 shutout of Niagara Sunday afternoon at the Dwyer Arena.
Jill Gregory scored 23 points while Emilie Simone and Stephanie Wolf put in 16 each as the Allegheny women’s basketball team handled Earlham, 88-65 in North Coast Athletic Conference play on Saturday.
The Gannon women’s basketball team pulled off the biggest victory in school history Saturday night. It literally pulled off the biggest victory. The Lady Knights overcame an early 23-7 deficit and knocked off No. 2 California (Pa.) 78-74 in front of a boisterous Saturday night crowd at the Hammermill Center. The Vulcans became the highest-ranked opponent Gannon has ever defeated in the program’s 35-year history.
Events
Upcoming Erie Concerts and Shows:
Feb. 13: The Temptations, Warner Theatre (tickets)
Feb. 19: Jerry Seinfeld, Warner Theatre (tickets)
Feb. 22: Rain (Beatles Cover Band), Warner Theatre (tickets)
March 7: Motley Crue w/ Hinder, Last Vegas, Theory of a Deadman, Tullio Arena (tickets)
March 22: New Kids on the Block, Tullio Arena (tickets on sale 1/24)
March 29: Comedian Lewis Black, Warner Theatre (tickets)
In February, Gannon University will celebrate National Catholic Colleges Week.
The University is inviting both students and administrators from more than 70 high schools within a 150-mile radius of Erie to join the party. Gannon will host a series of events for the students and administrators, who include principals and guidance counselors, as well as some for the general public, from Sunday, Feb. 22 through Thursday, Feb. 26. National Catholic Colleges Week is designed to highlight the accomplishments of Catholic colleges and celebrate their role in society. Catholic Colleges Week is also intended to encourage high schools and families to consider Catholic higher education. Learn more here.
View this past Sunday’s comprehensive Erie events list to see what’s coming up for the week and months ahead. If you would like your event posted here, please contact us via our online form.
