We have information about funeral arrangements for Jack Tirak. There will be viewings at Quinn Funeral Home on 9th Street (map) on Friday, June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 7 to 9 p.m. A mass will follow on Saturday, June 7 at St. Luke Church at 11 a.m (map). Our deepest [...]

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All around great guy Jack Tirak passed away last night. Jack was a partner at Erie ad firm Engel and Tirak and many of us knew him through his blog, Erie Media Go Round. We’ll fill you in on the funeral details when they become available. Condolences to his family. Casting call for you actor [...]

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It’s with a sad heart that we report that long time Erie media and advertising stalwart and local blogger Jack Tirak passed away today. Thanks to everyone that sent us the news. At first, we were hoping it wasn’t true, but we soon after saw this blog post from Tom Lavery in Pittsburgh. Jack’s blog [...]

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‘Twas another busy week here at ErieBlogs.com. Just a week to go until the holidays, are you ready? I’m not. Want to start the new year off with a new job? The Target store in Erie is looking for an Executive Team Leader. Local employers – did you know you can post your jobs for [...]

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Grand River Village, Ohio Mayor Chris Conley will be Columbus today to hear that a proposal to bring an international ferry terminal to the village is viable. Conley expects state and federal grants of $50 million which should attract an additional $150 million to $250 million in private investment. The village would build docks for [...]

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Jack Tirak has started a new blog called Erie Media-Go-Round. Tirak is ‘THE’ expert on Erie media. He seems to have agnered a couple of people at WSEE. The blog, including the comments, is a must read. Who at Case Management Support Services pissed off a Erie County Council member? County Council council voted 5-2 [...]

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