The forecast’s calling for rain this weekend, which on top of all the melting snow means some areas may see some flooding. Be careful driving through standing water. Wow. I sound like my dad.
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday starting at 2. Catch it on State St. and wear some green. Personally, I’ll be trying to decide whether to have a Guinness or a Jamisons.
Erie City Council President Jim Thompson is calling for Erie Coke to be shut down following their little outburst the other day of coke particles. We agree, of course, but not sure if Mr. Thompson has enough clout statewide to get this done. Why is the DEP sitting on their hands FOR YEARS while this plant spews out poison? In case you missed Jesse’s photos the other day, check them out here.
Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong is back in the news. She’s asking for her trial to be moved out of Erie. She’s accused of being the brains behind the Brian Wells murder. On one hand, this makes a little sense, as this story has been in the news in Erie for 7 or so years. On the other hand. she continues to stall and this thing may never ever go to trial.
James DiNicola has pleaded guilty on charges he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl in 2007. He’ll be sentenced in July. Cases like this make me angry and want capital punishment for people like this, but a long time in PMITA prison is a decent punishment.
This weekend’s NCAA Division II Atlantic Sub-Regional, to be hosted by Gannon’s Lady Knights at the Hammermill Center, is expected to create an economic impact of up to $175,000 for the City of Erie and the surrounding region. Joe Holody, director of convention sales and services for VisitErie, said the projected economic boost takes into account factors such as ticket sales and hotel stays by visiting teams and fans. Money spent on meals, entertainment, and other miscellaneous items also will contribute to the total. The winners of those games will advance to play each other at Hammermill Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13. Players, coaches, and other representatives from those three schools will be staying at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel. In addition, about 20 tournament officials and administrators will be staying at the Courtyard By Marriott, 7792 Peach St. More than 500 ticket packages for Friday’s and Saturday’s games were sold the first day that tickets were made available to the public. If Gannon wins Friday and Saturday, the Lady Knights will host the Atlantic Regional Championship Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at Hammermill Center. Tickets for Monday’s game will be $8 for reserved seats, $6 for adult general admission, and $4 for student/senior citizen general admission.
Sports
The Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League have acquired former NBA player Michael Sweetney.
