US Senator Hillary Clinton spoke yesterday in Erie at Mercyhurt College. The Mercyhurst Athletic Center was packed for her one hour speech. The pro-life group People for Life picketed outside the main gates of the campus. Clinton discussed economic and health care issues.
A day earlier, Erie Roman Catholic Bishop Trautman said he was canceling his [...]

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A few toys that were made in the Erie area sold recently on eBay. I know you’re thinking Marx toys from Louis Marx and Co but these pre-date that company. These were manufactured by Carter Toys. Carter Toys was located in Erie, Pa and operated from 1900-1920. They manufactured mostly tin toys, and were well [...]

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AT&T, the largest US telephone company, has agreed to buy Dobson Communications for about $2.8 billion in cash, acquiring the Cellular One brand. Your Cellular One bill should say AT&T by the end of the year. This should be good news if you plan on getting an iPhone.
 
Developers Diversified (NYSE: DDR) announced they are selling [...]

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