Mornin’, peeps. It’s almost the end of July right, not early Spring. What’s up with the rain and cool temps.
Some quick housekeeping – I’ve spent more then a few hours over the last few days trying to improve the code that grabs local blog updates. It’s always run smoothly, but often forgets about blogs or leaves posts out. Obviously, that’s not what I want and I could never tell why it would drop posts or blogs at random. Part of me thinks that is just what happens when you try to poll over 100 websites twice an hour – stuff breaks, or feeds time out. In my testing over the last few days, I’m seeing posts and blogs show up that hadn’t for awhile, which is good. I’ll continue to keep an eye on it.
Mike Maciag has a story in the Erie Times-News today talking about how WQLN could possibly shut down if the channel is pulled from a London, Ontario cable system. That loss could lead to a reduction in donations from area residents, which was in the $150-200k range.
Dale Hannah has a breakdown of the recent Diamond Award winners – a new award presented by the Erie Regional Chamber to the groups largest contributors.
On Friday, July 24th, Kevin-John Jobczynski will be on hand at Discover Presque Isle to sign lithographs of one of this latest works, featuring the Presque Isle Lighthouse. Jobczynski is offering this piece of art to the public in an effort to raise funds to build a playground at the Spartansburg Elementary School in Spartansburg, PA in memory of Grady Louis Yatsko. If you are unable to attend Discover Presque Isle, or would like more information, visit http://www.presqueislelighthouse.com.
A grant for $11,150 to Gannon from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will help the University combat underage and high-risk drinking in part by targeting student perceptions related to the use and abuse of alcohol and other substances. Gannon University was one of 73 organizations in Pennsylvania, including colleges and universities, law enforcement agencies, and community groups, to receive funding from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The grants, including Gannon’s, total nearly $730,000.
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Sports
Last night’s Erie SeaWolves game against the Akron Aeros has been suspended due to rain in the bottom of the fourth inning. The game will be completed this afternoon (Thursday, July 23) at 12:05 p.m. and be followed by a second seven-inning ballgame.
Events
Please come out to support those with mental illness and NAMI of Erie County on Friday night by eating at Molly Branigan’s from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Enjoy listening to a cover band, 4 Over 40! 15% of your check goes to help those with mental illness – but please just come out and support a great cause! For an hour of your time, you could make a big difference in someone’s life!
Also, Community Shelter Services, a local homeless agency, is hosting the 5th Annual Summer Party at Haggerty’s Bar this Saturday starting at 5 p.m. – free beer on tap, some mixed drinks and food with no cover charge – it’ll be a fun time! There will be plenty of great raffle items – including Indians tickets and a set of TaylorMade golf clubs. Come out and have a good time!
