BARRIE, Ontario – The Erie Otters will begin 2012 with a three-game losing streak. Barrie scored twice in the third period to snap a tie and hand the Otters a 5-3 loss in front of a New Year’s Eve crowd of 4,276 at Barrie Molson Centre. Colin Behenna’s goal 9 minutes, 11 seconds into the [...]

When the Los Angeles Clippers did their pregame intros for their home opener, they had to know Mo Williams was in uniform and Chauncey Billups wasn’t. They had to know Williams wears a headband and Billups doesn’t. They had to know Williams has hair and Billups shaves his. So how in the world did they [...]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Freshman goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant stopped 23-of-26 shots in his college debut to lead the Mercyhurst College men’s hockey team to a 4-3 win against Alabama-Huntsville in front of 1,062 at Propst Arena on Saturday. The Lakers swept a two-game series from UHA for the second straight year. Sarjeant allowed two goals on [...]

The region experienced another earthquake this afternoon. USGS reports a 4.0 earthquake happened at 3:05 pm. Epicenter was about 3 miles deep and was 2 miles NW of Youngstown. No reports of serious damage but it was felt over a wide area.

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Thanks to everyone who has been reading Cheap in Erie this year and especially those of you who have sent in suggestions for saving money.

Overgrown, 2011.

This part of Erie.

Gears, 2011.

Factory bowels, 2011.

Church of God.

It’s always a toss-up at the end of the year: look back on the year that’s passed, or set that aside and concentrate on the year ahead. Or both. I think that’s the kind of year it’s been for me. Personally, the year has been a hard one, as we’ve struggled with the issues of [...]

An old Lustron home-type facility in Erie around West 21st Street, abandoned.

Finally, the conclusion of Christmas for one more year!  And we sent this season out with a bang.Once more, Mike and Mary Jane hosted us all for a Christmas feast.  People came from near and far to celebrate as a family.Before dinner, everyon…

Steve Madden wedge bootiesPacSun cordsExpress cardiganThrifted tankNecklace from Clothes Mentor Ring by Lucky BrandBelt from AESo it’s the last day of 2011. What a year it was. It seems like it went by so fast! I can’t believe tomorrow will be a new…

PHONEIX, Ariz. – The Mercyhurst College wrestling team won its last dual of the day after dropping its first two today, Dec.31 during the Grand Canyon Duals held at Grand Canyon University Arena. 

PHONEIX, Ariz. – The Mercyhurst College wrestling team won its last dual of the day after dropping its first two today, Dec.31 during the Grand Canyon Duals held at Grand Canyon University Arena. 

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Freshman Ryan Misiak broke a 3-3 tie at the 3:43 mark of the third period, helping the Mercyhurst men’s hockey team complete a non-conference sweep of Alabama-Huntsville 4-3 on Saturday afternoon. The Lakers, who defeated the Charger…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Freshman Ryan Misiak broke a 3-3 tie at the 3:43 mark of the third period, helping the Mercyhurst men’s hockey team complete a non-conference sweep of Alabama-Huntsville 4-3 on Saturday afternoon. The Lakers, who defeated the Charger…

Does anyone have any comments on Hot Yoga or Bikram Yoga? It’s $10/session (for a ten-session pass) here at YogaErie. I hate heat but it might be an interesting experience. © iacas for NSLog();, 2011. | Permalink

Happy New Year to all my friends and readers! We are going to have a quiet night: Some cooking, some playing, nothing else. 2011 was the worst year ever and we hope things getting better in 2012. Well, we don’t…

Inspired by Alycia at The Curious Pug, I decided to share my own year-in-review … January: I started my year of right with my two favorite guys. I discovered the wonder that is Nutella. We celebrated Gracie’s 4th birthday. February: We had lots of snow and I got stuck in the driveway. I turned 29 and acquired [...]

If you believe local Democrats, the newly drawn 3rd district is an example of egregious gerrymandering, and it is the worst thing that has ever happened to Erie, and it is a terrible outrage that must be corrected.  Splitting Erie County is a particularly terrible thing to do, especially since the district now extends into [...]

I didn’t focus nearly as much on my Happiness Project goals as I should have this month. I could have done better. I know that, and I plan to fix it for January. That said, here are the health and wellness goals I set for myself: Get back into Yoga. I’d like to go at [...]

I didn’t focus nearly as much on my Happiness Project goals as I should have this month. I could have done better. I know that, and I plan to fix it for January. That said, here are the health and wellness goals I set for myself: Get back into Yoga. I’d like to go at least 3 [...]

For those of us who imbibe in alcohol, there are a couple of interesting developments on the horizon, which fall under the good news category but in reality, might not be. 1) A new study is debunking the long-held belief that wine is the most healthful of all alcholic beverages. That’s right, another study! According to [...]

You have to admire folks who just plain love to putter. I’m not one of them, but the story in House to Home about a woman who hardscaped her yard by recycling bricks, ceramics and other items shows what clever people can do. Read about it here. I have friends who created patios out of [...]

Wells Fargo, at the corner of Market and Center Streets, has quietly closed up and snuck out of town. Signs on the door indicate they moved to Hermitage and Erie. Good riddance. Between being bad neighbors to the rest of the Market Stree…

The NWS has issued a Lake Snow Watch until Tuesday. Starting Sunday it’s going to get very windy and then snowy….very snowy.

Robbie Maholic, 10, of Erie, got his first buck — a 7-point, Nov. 28 at 8 a.m. near Edinboro.

To make sure you make it home safely tonight or early tomorrow morning if you’re out celebrating the new year in an Erie-area bar or tavern, Yellow Cab and several of its partners are once again offering the Holiday Care Cab. Call Erie Yellow Cab at (814) 461-TAXI (8294) for a free ride home from [...]