Authors explore use of songs in Hebrew Bible Nov 29, 2008
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Fishing Report: 11/28/08 (Today) Nov 28, 2008
Frigid temperatures and snow put the kibosh on several fisheries this week ... Lake Erie and tributaries -- Frank Sulzer of Stowe Township landed a 13-pound 3-ounce steelhead on a flatfish plug on Elk Creek Monday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Weekend Events Nov 28, 2008
Fifty-two juried crafters from Sherman and Ripley, N.Y., Ford City, Cranesville, Lake City, Meadville, Edinboro and Erie will display their wares at the Warner Winter Wonderland Art and Craft Show on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Warner Theatre, 811 State St. ... The Erie County Public Library will host a book talk and signing Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Admiral Room at Blasco Library ... Springirth is also the author of "Greater Erie Trolleys" and "Pittsburgh... (Erie Times-News, PA)
A kiss good night (VIDEO) Nov 28, 2008
" Green says. She answers the dog the only way she knows. She reaches for her coat. The 1st Battalion of the 112th Infantry has advanced to Fort Polk, a Louisiana base named for Leonidas Polk, the Episcopal bishop and Confederate general who led the 1st Corps at the battle of Shiloh. The base, which covers more than 100,000 acres, is 180 times the size of Cambridge Springs, where the battalion normally trains. It is part forest and part Hollywood lot. Polk is home to the Army's Joint Readiness... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Click here to watch AP Video. Holiday dinner eases economic woes Nov 28, 2008
The Marketplace Grill served at least 1,020 meals, on the high end of the 800 to 1,000 they normally serve each year, said Erie Sister Mary Claire Kennedy, the social justice coordinator for the Sisters of St. Joseph ... Leslie Walter, who co-directs the group's efforts in Erie, said that a Thanksgiving dinner he expected to draw 300 people brought in only 50 ... On the day before Thanksgiving, Erie County Health Department inspectors gave him the go-ahead. (Erie Times-News, PA)
UPDATE: Traffic congested on upper Peach Street Nov 28, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008. Black Friday sales and specials have made for congested traffic on upper Peach Street, especially around the mall. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Pa. strip mall blast destroys 3 shops; no injuries Nov 28, 2008
strip mall blast destroys 3 shops; no injuries. Friday, November 28, 2008. (Erie Times-News, PA)
PA Governor Rendell Signs 4 Bills, Including Measure Saving PennDOT $59 Million Nov 27, 2008
Senate Bill 1114 designates the scenic view adjacent to State Route 40 in Wharton Township, Fayette County, as Blue Star Point Lookout; names a section of West 26th Street in Millcreek Township, Erie County, as the John W. Groters Memorial Highway; designates a portion of Cottman Avenue (Route 73) in the Burholme section of Philadelphia as the Police Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski Memorial Highway; and designates a bridge on Route 259 in Fairfield Township as the Glenn McMaster Memorial Bridge. The... (PR Newswire)
Wannstedt helps Pitt corral its local talent (Yesterday) Nov 27, 2008
" True, Ohio State snagged Terrelle Pryor from Jeannette. West Virginia and Penn State, moreover, haven't gone completely bereft of players from the WPIAL, City League or area schools from Erie to Johnstown. The overall figures, though, do appear to show a Pitt uptick. The Panthers (7-3, 3-2 Big East) will trot out more locally bred starters onto Heinz Field at noon Friday than West Virginia (7-3, 4-1) and Penn State have combined to play regularly this fall: nine Panthers against four... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Report: Pennsylvania Making Progress in Early Education, But More Children Could Benefit Nov 26, 2008
Text hiding to spacing. Pennsylvania Serves Approximately 4 in 10 Young Children with Quality Early Education. (PR Newswire)
Extreme makeovers Nov 26, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008. RHONDA SCHEMBERContributing writer. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Governor Rendell Announces Confirmations and Appointments Nov 25, 2008
Valerie C. Holt, Bethlehem ... Robert R. Iddings, Erie. (PR Newswire)
Sentinel Morning Update: North Middleton looks for help from state police Nov 25, 2008
With information technology experience from Ian Berry and Lindsay Snider, and Guy Suters tech-based marketing skills, the little data backup business caught on fast ... What we think of in terms of technology is something you can protect, said Elizabeth Wilson, BFPArtners director of marketing at the main office in Erie ... Its a really good learning experience for the kids, said Mary Jane Gnatt, a life-skills teacher and lead organizer of the project, which has been an annual... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Click here to watch AP Video. Turkey time (VIDEO) Nov 25, 2008
More than 300 people line up outside the City Mission in Erie on Nov. 24 to get a Thanksgiving dinner basket ... 860 - Number of food baskets that the Erie City Mission handed out Monday ... SOURCE: Erie City Mission staff. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Kentucky horse racing tracks battle economy Nov 23, 2008
Two years after the first casino opened, Pennsylvania has more than 13,000 alternative gaming machines spread out over six tracks, two of which -- Presque Isle Downs in Erie and Harrah's Chester just south of Philadelphia -- opened after alternative gaming became available. The machines have turned into ATMs for the state's racing industry. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Theater, dance, music ready to inspire holiday spirit Nov 23, 2008
What Santa piles into his sack every Dec. 24 pales next to the number of Christmas shows that arrive in Erie each holiday season ... What Santa piles into his sack every Dec. 24 pales next to the number of Christmas shows that arrive in Erie each holiday season ... Erie Playhouse Producing Director Richard Davis agrees people need a respite. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Barber Ball to evoke joys of Christmas Nov 23, 2008
What is more magical than experiencing the holidays through the innocence and excitement of a child ... Joe and Rhonda, who writes about food for the Erie Times-News, have two additional reasons to look forward to the ball as their other children plan to return home for the special event ... Back by popular demand will be Tennessee Backporch, the well-known Erie band that plays a mix of contemporary, swing and holiday music enjoyed by the legion of dancers always in attendance. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Debate clouds Rhodes case Nov 23, 2008
Teri Rhodes, of Commerce, Michigan, arrives at the Erie County Courthouse for her plea hearing on August 5 ... (AP Photo by JANET B. CAMPBELL/Erie Times-News) ERIE TIMES-NEWS ... On Aug. 12, 2007, Erie County District Attorney Brad Foulk encountered a crime scene like none he had ever seen. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Click here to watch AP Video. Economy puts new spin on college costs Nov 23, 2008
She's shown here on Nov. 19 during choir rehearsal at NPCA in Erie ... "Even before the economy started going bad, I thought it'd be nice not to have any loans," said Silvis, 18, a senior at Erie's Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy ... Valerie Broughton, president of the Minneapolis-based College Connectors admissions counselors, sees those numbers play out in her office every day. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Lots to learn Nov 23, 2008
Dahlkemper, an Erie Democrat, is one of more than 50 people newly elected to the House of Representatives for the term that begins Jan. 3 ... Phil English, of Erie, the Republican Dahlkemper defeated in the general election ... English had offices in Butler, Mercer and Erie, with some staff stationed in Warren and Venango counties. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Snow, fresh arctic air spreads over East, record lows in South... Nov 22, 2008
Through tonight, up to a foot of snow will add to amounts received prior to daybreak today to the lee of lakes Huron, Erie and Ontario ... The states locally higher amounts are most likely to occur downwind of Lake Erie, in extreme northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York ... The orientation of the winds will allow moisture from both lakes Huron and Erie to be tapped. (The Drudge Report)
Stores hiring despite bleak outlook Nov 22, 2008
But you might not look very long for an employee to help you, at least in Erie ... Rich Weber, co-owner of the Erie Sport Store, said that of his company's approximately 75 employees, six to eight are seasonal hires who work during the holidays and ski season, which can run through late February or mid-March ... Jake Rouch, vice president of economic development for the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, said seasonal employment nationwide is expected to be down from a year ago. (Erie Times-News, PA)
An act of faith Nov 22, 2008
Rev. Bill Coleman reads a passage from the Bible to the congregation at Luther Memorial Church in Erie during Sunday service, Nov. 16 ... Erie's eight Lutheran congregations are working on an agreement that would allow them to maintain their own identities while sharing ministries ... St. John's members voted Sunday in favor of joining the Erie Lutheran Parish, the Rev. Richard Schultz said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ex-Pa. college student faces baby death sentencing Nov 21, 2008
pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in August, and is scheduled for sentencing Friday before a judge in Erie County, Pa. Rhodes was a sophomore at Mercyhurst College in Erie when she gave birth to the full-term baby girl on Aug. 12, 2007. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
STATE POLICE: MOST SECONDARY ROADS "IMPASSABLE" Nov 21, 2008
Starla Starocci, left, and Sam Nyutu, both of Erie, examine the damage to their vehicles at the intersection of 44th Street and Washington Avenue on Nov. 21 ... ROB ENGELHARDT/Erie Times-News ... An Erie Times-News reporter traveling I-90 east reported a backup of more than one mile on I-90 west at about 9 a.m. as drivers waited to merge onto I-79. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Former Judge Convicted for Lying About Injuries in Auto Accident Nov 20, 2008
Word that Joyce was the subject of an investigation by federal authorities began circulating in June 2007 when an Erie newspaper reported that a close friend of Joyce had testified to a federal grand jury about Joyce's leisure activities. Daniel Strong, an Erie body shop owner, said he also told the grand jury about the nature of damage to Joyce's car, although his shop didn't repair the damage from the crash ... Following Joyce's indictment, the case generated such intense publicity his lawyers... (Law.com)
Quality Time Nov 20, 2008
For all ages: JazzErie presents the Dave Liebman Quartet at 8 p.m. at the East Erie Turners, 829 Parade St.. Cost: $25; JazzErie members, $20; students, $5. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Delayed I-99 project opening Monday Nov 20, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008. STATE COLLEGE -- A long-delayed 30-mile stretch of Interstate 99 in central Pennsylvania will be fully open next week. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Gas prices drop again in Western Pa. Nov 19, 2008
The region includes all of western Pennsylvania, stretching as far as Erie and Altoona. The highest price in the region last week was found in Bradford, where motorists paid $2. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Driver killed in crash with cargo container Nov 19, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008. HOKENDAUQUA -- An eastern Pennsylvania woman is dead after her vehicle collided with a cargo container knocked off a flatbed trailer truck. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Light snow delays schools in southwestern Pa. today Nov 18, 2008
The National Weather Service has lifted a lake effect snow warning for Erie and surrounding areas in northwestern Pennsylvania. There will still be light snow on Tuesday, but no more than two inches over an area that saw a foot or more of snow fall Sunday night into Monday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Shifts In Soil Bacterial Populations Linked To Wetland Restoration Success Nov 18, 2008
(May 24, 2005) Sacrificing one wetland for the sake of five others may be the way to go when planning constructed wetlands to replace those destroyed during road building, but a Penn State Erie biologist is. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Great Lakes States Get Some Snow Nov 18, 2008
More than 20 inches of so-called "lake-effect" snow fed by moisture from the lakes was reported Monday morning in western and north-central New York state and the National Weather Service said as much as 14 inches had fallen at Erie, Pa. More snow is forecast at Erie through Tuesday ... - Qualified candidates must possess a Texas license with two (2) years of experience preferred. (KWTX.com, TX)
Weather brings hazardous commute, school delays Nov 18, 2008
Areas near Lake Erie and in higher elevations to the east of Pittsburgh can expect greater snowfall amounts ... The National Weather Service has lifted a lake effect snow warning for Erie and surrounding areas in northwestern Pennsylvania. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Inauguration bookings reach southeast Pa. hotels Nov 18, 2008
com: Inauguration bookings reach southeast Pa. Tuesday, November 18, 2008. (Erie Times-News, PA)
One traffic fatality reported as roads get slick Nov 17, 2008
Travelers should be on the lookout for heavier snow that may fall today near Lake Erie and in the mountains to the east. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Venango, Forest, Warren, Elk, Potter and McKean counties, where 4 to 8 inches could accumulate today in some areas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Motorists get travel times on new road signs Nov 17, 2008
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Area agencies need volunteers to help Nov 17, 2008
- Erie Gay News needs volunteers to meet Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. at Zone Dance Club, 133 W. 18th St., to help fold and distribute the newsletter ... - Erie Red Cross needs volunteers for disaster services ... - Therapy Dogs United needs certified therapy dogs, or potential therapy dogs, along with volunteer handlers to visit hospitals, schools and senior living centers around Erie County. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Support groups Nov 17, 2008
- National Federation of the Blind meets third Saturday of every month, 1 p.m., in-service room at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie, 143 E. Second St. Call Connie Johnson at 864-9537 ... - Military families support group meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Greater Erie County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 4961 Pittsburgh Ave. ... - Erie Chapter, Pennsylvania Council of the Blind meets every other month on fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Gannon University's Palumbo Building, Room 1218, West... (Erie Times-News, PA)
2 teens killed in head-on crash Nov 17, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008. MARS -- Police in western Pennsylvania say two teenagers were killed in a head-on crash. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar Nov 16, 2008
Click on for courses in Montgomery, Erie, Berks, York, Lancaster and Jefferson counties. EDUCATIONAL. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Vineyards' crop sweet (VIDEO) Nov 16, 2008
- 956: Jobs supported by Erie County's grape crop. $181 million: Annual economic effect of Erie County's grape crop ... Source: Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Giving Erie for Christmas Nov 16, 2008
They might be a little different from his other choices -- Michigan does have a few wineries of its own -- but I'm hoping it will add some refreshing variety. As an extra touch, I bought an "Erie, Pa." dish towel from A La Carte, 2624 W. Eighth St., to wrap up the bottles ... Simple and elegant seem fitting this Christmas, especially after a hectic year of national change and my move to Erie. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Religion Briefs Nov 15, 2008
The winner, chosen in a random drawing, is Nany Mottern-Madura of Erie ... The Rev. William E. Coleman's first Sunday at the Erie church will be this weekend ... If your church or congregation has news, send a note to Dana Massing, Erie Times-News, 205 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16534; e-mail to ; or fax to 870-1808. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Road work worries Nov 15, 2008
PROJECTS AT STAKE Funding is in question for three of Erie's big-ticket projects ... State highway officials are taking a second look at Erie's priority highway projects, and wondering how they will pay for them ... The Erie area has three such jobs on tap. (Erie Times-News, PA)
What causes lake-effect snow Nov 14, 2008
Lake Erie is the shallowest and has the smallest volume of the Great Lakes ... Lake Ontario, smaller in surface area than Lake Erie but greater in volume, generally remains unfrozen and lake-effect snows can continue into March. (USA Today -- Weather)
Victims of crime can track inmates Nov 14, 2008
Last year, Erie County was the first to join under the Justice Department grant program. Locally, Butler and Washington counties were already part of the network and Fayette County will join today. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fishing Report (Today) Nov 14, 2008
Lake Erie: Foley's End reported yesterday that Elk Creek rose from 1 to 2 feet as a result of recent snowmelt and precipitation ... Because stream conditions can change quickly in Erie, anglers are advised to check weather reports frequently. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Click here to watch AP Video. More DEP woes for Erie Coke Nov 14, 2008
com: More DEP woes for Erie Coke ... More DEP woes for Erie Coke Pollution violations reported at plant ... UP NEXT Erie Coke has appealed a June 23 DEP fine. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Squeeze play Nov 14, 2008
Carly Carroll enters Tullio Arena in Erie for an Erie Otters game on Nov. 5 ... The Erie native has watched his favorite National Hockey League team in person every year since the early 1990s, up to five times a season ... Northwestern Pennsylvania isn't immune to economic events playing out around the world, but fans and management of area sports teams and programs believe there exists an affordability factor that will make seats for the Erie Otters, Erie BayHawks and other teams an... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Defense rests in Joyce case Nov 13, 2008
Former Superior Court Judge, Michael T. Joyce, leaves the Erie Federal Courthouse on Jan. 23 following a disqualification hearing to determine if his lawyer, Philip Friedman, would be able to represent him ... - Erie neurosurgeon William Diefenbach told jurors that Joyce had to scuba dive from the shore during a Bonaire diving trip in 2006, which was different from the more strenuous boat dives Joyce had done before the Aug. 10, 2001, collision at issue in the case ... - FBI Special Agent Kelly... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Not everyone supports library branch's closure Nov 13, 2008
Merle Coover, of Millcreek, prepares to check out some books at the Presque Isle Branch Library at West Erie Plaza on Nov. 12 ... WHAT'S NEXT Erie County Council will continue its budget talks today at the Erie County Courthouse ... There are many reasons why Scott Alexander likes the Presque Isle Branch of the Erie County Library. (Erie Times-News, PA)
PHILADELPHIA NEUROSURGEON TESTIFIES FOR PROSECUTION IN JOYCE TRIAL Nov 13, 2008
His trial was moved from federal court in Erie to federal court in Pittsburgh because of pretrial publicity. -- Lisa Thompson. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Rewards paid in cop-killer case Nov 12, 2008
No one got rich, said attorney Elliot J. Segel, of Erie, Pa. who filed and later withdrew the lawsuit on behalf of Jack and Gloria Young. (Albany Times Union)
GE Transportation responds Nov 12, 2008
It was a pleasure welcoming one of your reporters as one of twelve journalists participating in the Jefferson Fellowship at our manufacturing facility in Erie, Pennsylvania ... We experienced a downturn in the North American rail industry of more than 30 percent in 2007 ... At any other time in our history, we would have been forced to lay-off 1,000 workers at our manufacturing plant in Erie. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Governor Rendell Announces $15.6 Million Investment in Tourism Promotion Nov 8, 2008
Additionally, the law provides funding for regional marketing partnership organizations in two categories: place- and experience-based. Place-based organizations work to promote a specific region of the state while experience-based organizations promote a unique experience or activity ... Pennsylvania's Great Lakes Region, $300,000, a four-county region that includes Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Venango. (PR Newswire)
Charges against Wecht reduced to 14 Nov 8, 2008
Further surprising the defense yesterday, prosecutors announced that they plan to ask that Dr. Wecht's case be moved to Erie for jury selection and trial ... Mr. McDevitt said that it would be prejudicial to Dr. Wecht to move the case to Erie ... Moving Dr. Wecht's trial to Erie would be sending Judge McLaughlin back home. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
ARSON SEVERELY DAMAGES HISTORIC GUDGEONVILLE BRIDGE Nov 8, 2008
It is one of three covered bridges remaining in Erie County ... Anyone with information about the fire is asked to call state police at Girard at 774-9611 or Erie County Crimestoppers at 898-4636 ... Go to Sundays Erie Times-News for more coverage. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Loons, gulls found dead at Lake Erie park Nov 7, 2008
(AP) - Officials at a Pennsylvania park on Lake Erie say dead gulls and loons are proof that avian botulism continues to be a problem for Great Lakes shore birds. The staff at Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pa ... Information from: Erie Times-News, http://www. (WKRC.com, OH)
Pelosi Prepares for Legislative Push... Nov 6, 2008
The Democrat, Kathy Dahlkemper, director of the Erie Arboretum, touted her pro-life and socially conservative values. She played up her Catholic roots and stressed that she was against gun control. (The Drudge Report)
Gas prices plummet 22 cents in western Pa. Nov 6, 2008
The region covered in the AAA report stretches from Erie to Altoona. Brookville had the lowest price on Tuesday, at $2. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
#16 Irish Open Exhibition Season Wednesday Night Nov 6, 2008
- Joyce Center (11,418) SERIES: First meeting RADIO: Pulse FM (96 ... The Irish also should benefit from the veteran experience and guidance of senior guard and co-captain , who joined Barlow on last year's BIG EAST honorable mention squad after logging 10 ... A Quick Look At Gannon Located in Erie, Pa. (Und.com)
PG North: North Allegheny enjoys golden day at WPIAL girls' volleyball finals (Today) Nov 6, 2008
Jackie Lang, an experienced senior right-side hitter, missed a considerable stretch of the regular season, but her return strengthened an already strong lineup ... "The team got a chance to experience the feeling of what it's like without me on the court," Lang said ... Pine-Richland defeated District 10 champion Erie McDowell, 3-1. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Democrats make big House, Senate gains Nov 5, 2008
Phil English, a veteran Erie lawmaker, lost to Democrat Kathy Dahlkemper. Meanwhile, two prominent Pennsylvania Democrats, Rep. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Barack Obama elected next U.S. president Nov 5, 2008
They will be joined by newcomer Michael Ranzenhofer, a Republican who exits the Erie County Legislature for the state Senate ... Also, a familiar name will be atop the Erie County District Attorney s office as Frank Sedita III was a decisive winner over Diane LaVallee. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
