Wow. It’s finally Friday. What a week. Anybody catch Avatar last night? I’m kind of pumped to go today.
Our friend Dan Desrochers at the Community Blood Bank writes to us this morning:
I am sure you’ve heard about Erie City Councilman Jim Thompson’s brave fight with Cancer. A big part of his fight has been receiving blood transfusions. I believe I read that in one run of treatment of the course of weeks he had received over 50 units of blood. All of this blood was provided by the donors who so generously donate blood with the Community Blood Bank. There is going to be a blood drive in Jim Thompson’s honor on Wednesday January 6th in the lobby of City hall (626 State) from 11 to 3pm. This drive is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to come and give blood.
Sad news from our Erie Zoo. Earlier this week, Patches, a polar bear gave birth to a stillborn baby.
Ebert Beeman, elected to Erie County Council this November, was arrested in the city of Erie. See, Ebert shouldn’t be driving because his license is suspended. When stopped, he wouldn’t exit his vehicle and was also charged with resisting arrest. He’s got 4 prior stops for driving without a license. Dude, get a license or get a ride. Beeman, as you’ll remember is quite the character, suing the federal government, among other things, and obviously, having a few scrapes with local law enforcement.
Judge Sean McLaughlin has ruled that drilling for gas and oil in Allegheny National Forest can resume, after the activities were banned earlier this year.
If President Obama signs the spending bill currently before him, our reguin will be receiving money for a bunch of projects. A full list is available here. One such projects is $100,000 in federal funding to support Mercyhurst College’s initiative on behalf of students with Asperger Syndrome, operated through the college’s Learning Differences Program.
The Erie Times-News is reporting that a New Jersey company is going to hire the 100 workers who lost their jobs at Erie Shipbuilding. DonJon Marine – thanks.
Speaking of jobs, Price Chopper, a grocery store chain, is making a $54 million bid for Penn Traffic, who owns Quality Markets and a few other brands. The stores in Erie and Meadville were set to close in January. No word if the stores will remain open or will close while the deal goes through.
Residents and businesses affected by the Millcreek Township fire that occurred on Dec. 6 in Erie County, Pa., can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration
Rev. Jeremiah Wright, who dominated headlines for a time in 2008’s Presidential campaign, spoke in town last night. Did anyone go? If so, what did you think?
Join me in welcoming William R. Edmondson to Erie. He’s the new vice president for enrollment at Gannon. He’ll be starting in January. Welcome to Erie!
Sports
The Erie BayHawks (2-5) dropped a third straight to the Maine Red Claws (7-1) 96 – 75 at the Tullio Arena last night. The Bayhawks were led by Donell Taylor with a game high 27 points. Cedric Jackson notched a double-double with 12 points and 11 assists on the night. Three BayHawks scored in double figures with Jackie Manuel, Ivan Harris and Alade Aminu all chipping in with 10 point performances.
The Mercyhurst women’s basketball team sailed to its third straight victory, as the Lakers charged out to a 36-19 halftime lead before prevailing 68-58 at Lake Erie Thursday, Dec. 17. Samantha Loadman led four Lakers in double-figures with 14 points, while Amy Achesinski and Jackie Artise each recorded double-doubles and Megan Hoffman had a career-high 12.
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