A man was pulled out of Lake Chautauqua and taken to Erie for treatment. We took a ride around the Peninsula Saturday and saw lots of spots where the ice was gone. It’s getting warmer now, so if you’re out there on the ice please be careful. If you’re keeping track at home, we’re about 7″ away from setting the all-time snow record.
As expected, Millcreek Township Supervisor Larry Curtis has announced he will seek re-election this spring. Curtis is currently chairperson and secretary of the board of supervisors.
The Erie Zoo is now open for the year. Yesterday, people who came to the zoo were admitted free thanks to Erie native Bob Sanders’ charity. Thank you, Bob!
US Airways is relaxing certain fees for customers who may have to change travel plans as a result of the March snow storms. The airline will waive the standard change fee, advance reservation and ticketing requirements for customers traveling to the following markets between Mar. 1 and Mar. 3 on any US Airways, US Airways Express or US Airways codeshare flight. Even though we didn’t get snow this weekend, Erie is included in the list of cities who will qualify for this.
Sports
The Erie Bayhawks have a series of home games coming up: Thursday, March 5 vs. Tulsa; Friday, March 6 vs. Sioux Falls; Sunday, March 8 vs. Sioux Falls; and Friday, March 13 vs. Dakota. Get your tickets here.
Logan Couture scored twice to ignite a five-goal explosion as the Ottawa 67’s topped the Erie Otters 6-4 in an Ontario Hockey League game played Saturday in front of 5,601 at the Tullio Arena. The 5,601 in attendance matched the second largest regular season crowd in Otters franchise history. Sunday was a rematch against the Plymouth Whalers but this time the Whalers won 6-3. There’s another home game on Wednesday against the Owen Sound Attack. Get tickets now.
The Gannon men’s basketball team allowed 80 points for only the second time this season, but a 60-percent shooting night was enough to secure a hard-fought 88-80 victory at Lock Haven Saturday afternoon in the regular-season finale for both squads. The victory improved the Golden Knights to 15-0 all-time against the Bald Eagles.
Mercyhurst dropped a 70-62 decision in the season-finale at California to finish its inaugural season in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference with a 16-11 overall record and a 4-10 mark in the Western Division.
The Edinboro men’s basketball team celebrated Senior Day with an 88-79 win over Clarion at McComb Field House on Saturday afternoon, but it certainly didn’t come easy. The win boosted the Fighting Scots to 18-9 overall and 8-6 in the PSAC West, while Clarion finished the season at 11-16 and 2-12, respectively.
Events
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Educators from Erie County can find the cure for their cabin fever at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street, on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 4:30-7p.m. Educators from all disciplines and age levels can earn Act 48 credit. “The Cabin Fever Getaway is an opportunity for educators of students in grades K-12 in all disciplines to familiarize themselves with the Erie Art Museum’s tour and educational programs, meet artists, explore exhibits and earn Act 48 credit,” said Kelly Armor, Erie Art Museum education and folk art director. Cost is $10 per person in advance or $12 at the door. Contact Jeff or Stephanie at the Museum, (814) 459-5477 or email Stephanie@erieartmuseum.org.
The McDowell Center for Performing Arts is presenting a free concert to dedicate the opening of their newly restored Little Theatre (3320 Caughey Road). The concert will be held March 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM and will feature the McDowell Jazz Band, Vocal Ensemble, Dance Team, and selections from this season’s productions of The King and I and Annie Get Your Gun. The facility is now a state-of-the-art theatre. A brand new sound system was installed which can operate any production or concert, a new lighting system was installed and can be programmed for any event which moves into the theatre, and most recently the seats were replaced along with new aisle lighting for safety. Other upgrades include new paint, a new stage floor, and improved house lighting.
Shawn Driscoll, a vice president of T Rowe Price Group will discuss the investment management firm’s stock selection process in the Finance Speaker Series at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Driscoll’s presentation is FREE and open to the public. It will be held at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3, in the Samuel P “Pat” Black III Conference Center on the first floor of the college’s Research and Economic Development Center (REDC). Parking is available in the REDC deck on Technology Drive, off Jordan Road.
