“The great casualty is being forgotten.” The slogan for the Wounded Warrior Project is succinct yet poignant in its message. And while Fred Buckles was the last surviving American veteran of WW I and he died in February, according to the Veteran’s Administration, there are almost 22 million veterans alive today. But the WWP has [...]

Read the full post

Today is Veterans Day. From the President of the United States: On Veterans Day, we remember those who have served in previous wars, those who are serving today, and those who did not live to become veterans. Our Nation is blessed by these brave defenders, and we owe a debt of gratitude to all those [...]

Read the full post

Today is Veteran’s Day. The fighting in World War I ended in 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Thank a Vet for the freedoms you enjoy. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns game today at 1 pm will not be televised locally. Unless you have the NFL Sunday [...]

Read the full post

If you can read, thank your parents. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran. The Erie Bayfront Convention Center is now booking events for the Summer of 2007 and beyond. Rooms for weddings, banquets, meeetings, exhibits and classes range from space for 52 to 1920 people with theater style seating for up [...]

Read the full post

Jacobs Entertainment disclosed a 13 percent stake (3.6 million shares) in MTR Gaming Group. Jacobs Entertainment is the owner and operator of casinos and race tracks. MTR is building Presque Isle Downs, a thoroughbred racetrack with pari-mutuel wagering and slot machine gaming in Erie, Pennsylvania which will open in February 2007. Image is courtesy MTR [...]

Read the full post

Erie City Council, oblivious as to their actual role, voted 5-2 to support a smoking ban in Erie County. This is a matter for Erie County Council and all it did was waste time they could have spent dealing with problems facing the city. Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr correctly pointed out they were voting to [...]

Read the full post

Here’s the 2006 election results for the major area races: Ed Rendell defeated Lynn Swann for Pennsylvania Governor. Bob Casey, Jr defeated Rick Santorum for US Senate. Phil English defeated Steven Porter for US House of Representatives. Patrick Harkins defeated Christine Pontoriero for State House, 1st District. Flo Fabrizio was unopposed for State House, 2nd [...]

Read the full post

The Erie SeaWolves have a press conference scheduled for today to announce that Detriot GM Dave Dombrowski will name Matt Walbeck will become the team’s next manager. For the past three years Walbeck has managed Single A West Michigan. He had an 11 year career in the majors with six teams. Tom Brookens is expected [...]

Read the full post