Motorists in Erie County are no strangers to potholes. Running over one of these dreaded crevices this time of year can deal serious damage to your automobile. In the worst cases, drivers attempting to evade these holes can wind up in life-threatening accidents.
Although Sunday was supposed to be the first day of spring, a warm fall aroma lingered through the Edinboro Volunteer Fire Hall. The second annual Edinboro Maple Fest was held this past weekend by Edinboro Historical Society. An estimated crowd of 1,500 was offered a buttermilk pancake breakfast with locally-made maple syrup for purchase.
Council members discussed the possibility of banning cell phone usage while driving at the Edinboro Borough Council meeting on March 14. Council member Michael Amidon asked the council to consider putting a ban on cell phone use while driving in the borough of Edinboro, including texting and making or answering calls.
Edinboro is set to host the second annual Maple Festival. Scheduled for March 19 and 20, the festival will be focused around a pancake and sausage breakfast, served with maple syrup from the Edinboro area. The Maple Festival will bring an array of vendors and musicians to the Edinboro Volunteer Fire Hall between 9 a.
After two successful parties, 814 Bass Crew is heading back to Forward Hall in Erie for its third monthly "party," but this time the band is taking it a step further. 814 Bass Crew, whose performances showcase the skills of three DJs in the genre of dubstep, is bringing a special guest to the local dubstep scene: Pittsburgh DJ RSK will be performing.
The Orange Route of the campus bus system is being discontinued for the remainder of the semester after March 5, allegedly. The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) has decided to exchange the 14-passenger bus route for an additional stop at about 4 p.
There are few things that could bring a person to Edinboro from an hour away. For the Tressler's, it's a daily drive. While the couple lives in Westfield, New York, Andy (more commonly known as Spike) and Leane Tressler drive fifty miles every morning to get to their new army surplus store here in Edinboro.
Local bands gathered at the Newman Center for Off-Campus Activities on Saturday, Feb. 12, to put on a show "for the scene, by the scene." The Pittsburgh-based band, Punchline, headlined. Local bands Radio Empire, Tyrannic Fusion, The Romantic Era, and 427 Sleeper also performed for a crowd of 263.
Few customers would guess their CVS clerk was busy terrorizing Edinboro with a giant radioactive spider. Wearing his favorite jacket spattered with movie pins and patches, Erie native "Monster" Mark Kosobucki looks the part of off-beat horror director.
One dead, several left homeless
A sudden fire burned through two Meadville businesses, caused one fatality and left seven people homeless early Tuesday morning as firefighters rushed to Market St. at around 3:30 a.m. William Gerritsen, 55, has been identified by the Crawford County Coronor's Office.
Some students consider the drive to Erie a weekly thing. They can take a trip to the mall, go see a movie, or grab a bite to eat. For others, however, the trip may be life-altering. The Erie County area's Road to Recovery program is urging the community to use that trip to Erie for more than food and a flick.
Borough officials are planning to have work done on several sidewalks in need of maintenance. According to Borough Manager T.J. Jemetz, the section of Waterford Street located between Meadville and Ontario streets will be receiving the most attention.
Lakeside Health Mart Pharmacy held its grand opening on Jan. 18. The pharmacy is owned by two local pharmacists who hope to work together with the community to put the "care" back in "healthcare." Dr. Rebecca Wise, of Waterford, and Dr. Paul Berkebile, of Harborcreek, graduated from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy in 2005.
Vandalism leads to winter-break closing
After 11 years of providing a scene for musicians and music lovers, The Hangout, located on West Plum Street in Edinboro, has closed its doors without the goodbye its loyal supporters desired. Although the process of closing the venue began in November 2010, an unfortunate act of vandalism involving an outdoor water faucet caused the building's pipes to burst, creating an excessive amount of water damage not covered by the building's lease.
Edinboro University students will have the opportunity to participate in two programs during the 2011 summer. Open to only 12 colleges nationally, Edinboro students can sail on the Flagship Niagara for three weeks while earning history credit or environmental science credit from Edinboro.
Months after a fire destroyed a two-story building at 103 Erie St., its owner Lori Barefield is ready to take the next steps in the rebuilding process. The building, which housed students and three businesses including a hair salon, an optometrist's office, and a lawyer's office, was destroyed in the fire.
Borough Council met Monday in joint executive session with the Edinboro Water Authority Board over the geothermal wells being drilled at Cooper Hall on the Edinboro University campus. Borough Mayor John B. Austin said there was discussion about "possible litigation" over the drilling of 153 geothermal wells on campus for the $30 million Cooper Hall renovation and expansion.
Three Edinboro University students were invited to the State Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg Monday, Nov. 8, to display a poster highlighting their archaeological research at the Old Edinboro Cemetery. The students' participation exhibited the research poster they created as part of the Archaeology Day celebration and detailed their use of Ground Penetrating Radar at the historic local cemetery.
Efforts in aiding disabled hunters result in reward
The nonprofit WCJ Ranch and its owner, Charles Schmitz, offer physically disabled individuals the opportunity to escape to 255 acres of Pennsylvania wilderness and experience either the thrill of the hunt or the tranquility of the surrounding nature.
A local car dealership is finally ready to take the next step in the rebuilding process after the roof of their service department collapsed in late February.
ZooBoo is the Halloween fundraising "scary but not too scary" event for all ages at the Erie Zoo.
The Singing Bowl re-opened its new location's doors at 103 Meadville St., in Edinboro today, after a five-month hiatus. Co-owners Erik and Jessica Mueller and Ashley Sayre decided to move their vegetarian-and-vegan restaurant to Edinboro, from its former Peach Street location last spring.
There are over 44 million young people eligible to vote in the U.S., making people between the ages of 18-to-29 the largest voting generation in history. According to Rock the Vote, a promotional campaign for youth voting, this group represents over one-fifth of the nation's electorate These 18-to-29-year-olds possess a unique world view formed through events, such as Sept.
Contract to renovate 150-year-old fountain awarded, work begins
Meadville citizens saw a piece of local history removed from their city on Tuesday, Sept. 28, although its absence will be short lived. The Shippen Fountain, located in Meadville's Diamond Park, was shipped to Alexander City, Ala. to undergo a reported $62,080 restoration at Robinson Iron.
Erie County Executive Barry Grossman will be the featured speaker Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Edinboro University's Friends of the Baron-Forness Library's annual "Dinner and a Book" membership event. The event is set for 5 p.m. in Van Houten South Dining Hall, beginning with a reception before the buffet dinner and the county executive's presentation.
Former students look back at Homecomings past
Homecoming in Edinboro is a time for alumni to come together and celebrate the tartan spirit. It is a time to reunite and reconnect with old friends and reminisce about old times in the ‘Boro. For some, it is an excuse to let loose and do a little partying, while, for others, it is a time for family-friendly fun and football.
Hundreds of K-12 educators to learn new strategies
Professional educators have long known the key to successful teaching during the primary and secondary years is literacy – the ability of their students to read and write at or above grade level. Because of the critical importance of literacy in the entire educational process, hundreds of area K-12 educators from throughout northwestern Pennsylvania will convene at Edinboro University Monday, Oct.
While Edinboro University hosts its fair share of events for Homecoming weekend, the community of Edinboro holds its own set of activities as well. "(Homecoming) is always a great opportunity for the community to welcome back alumni," said Renee Thayer-Allison, owner of Eclectic Etceteras Coffee House and president of the Edinboro Business Association.
"Let your mouth take a trip around the world." Big Moe's slogan fits this restauurant, due to their wide variety of food from around the world which is offered on its menu. Although you won't have to travel around the world to eat at Big Moe's, you will have to drive 15 miles out of Edinboro to its new location in Fairview.
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