Edinboro, PA (January 24 2018) – The H.G. Gillespie Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2018 H.G. Gillespie Scholarship. These scholarships provide financial assistance to General McLane School District alumni. Graduates who have attained at least third year standing in post secondary educational institutions are eligible to apply. Second year students that anticipate third […]
There comes a time with many businesses that for whatever reason it is decided that it’s time to close. Lady Gray Antiques has become somewhat of a fixture of downtown Edinboro, but, after 10 years, it too is now announcing it’s time to close. Mark Gray of Lady Gray Antiques has set Feb 24th as […]
(January 25, 2018) Edinboro, PA – McKean Elementary School received a banner for its commitment to their Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) literacy program. McKean’s MTSS Process is designed to meet the needs of elementary age students experiencing literacy difficulties in school. The team reviews school-wide universal screening data and other district assessments for students […]
(January 24, 2018) Edinboro, PA – General McLane schools are taking a proactive approach to keeping students safe this flu season. According to General McLane High School nurse Laurie Swanson, as of earlier this week, the district had not seen the number of confirmed cases of the flu by physician that had been seen in […]
Vince Trotta, long-time resident of Edinboro and an Edinboro University Associate Professor and manager, was inducted into the Muskies Inc. (MI) Hall of Fame at its annual banquet held in Bloomington, Minnesota on January 27th. In the early 1970s, he started fishing for Muskies in Edinboro Lake and carried that activity to Minnesota when he […]
EDINBORO, PA (January 29, 2018) – Opening night for James W. Parker Middle School’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. is almost a week away. Disney’s award-winning animated film and stage play comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale. “When I started here, there were not a lot of students […]
Edinboro, PA (January 29, 2018) – General McLane School District had presenters earn a first place and second place award at the PA Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) competition held Penn State Behrend this past weekend. Students now have the opportunity to advance to the State Competition. General McLane High School students Nick Tysiachney, Andrew […]
It seems every day there is someone blowing up your phone with useless, unwanted, unsolicited, unauthorized calls. Here’s a short video with some helpful hints to help you from losing your sanity.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) today circulated a co-sponsorship memo to address a possible unintended consequence to Second Amendment rights as a result of the governor’s declaration of a state of emergency in the fight against opioid addiction. Delozier noted the House and Senate have worked together over the past several years to pass […]
HARRISBURG –(January 11, 2018) On the second Wednesday of every month, a claims consultant with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sen. Michele Brooks’ Edinboro District Office to assist veterans with benefit claims. The consultant, Shelly Messina, is available each month at Sen. Brooks’ office […]
HARRISBURG (January 11, 2018) – Sen. Michele Brooks has been tapped to serve on a special Senate commission charged with studying the state’s response to the declining number of firefighters in Pennsylvania. In recent years, the number of volunteer firefighters has dwindled to startling numbers, from 300,000 to 50,000. Brooks was chosen for the post […]
Edinboro, PA (January 3, 2018) – Need information on child care assistance? Do you need to find a specific child or youth service? Assistance providing food, clothing or shelter? Simply dial 2-1-1 and talk with a trained caring resource navigator who can assist you with access to thousands of programs. United Way’s PA 2-1-1 Northwest […]
HARRISBURG (December 27, 2017) Sen. Michele Brooks has been selected as one of the “50 Over 50” most influential people in Pennsylvania by City and State PA Magazine. “I find it very humbling to be listed among a group of such dedicated community leaders, including Gov. Tom Ridge. More importantly, I am honored and humbled […]
EDINBORO, PA (December 14, 2017) – Starting this school year, the Jean and Alton Huntley Family Endowment will annually award a graduating senior who will be attending Edinboro University or a local technical school with a cash scholarship. Diane Huntley created the fund in memory of her parents and former Edinboro residents, Jean and Alton. […]
Edinboro, PA (December 5, 2017) – Despite only being three years old, General McLane senior Amelia Swenski has a clear recollection about certain events from October 26, 2003. The day before, they saw a Wooly Bear crossing the road. That day, she spent the afternoon on the swing with her father before saying goodbye when […]
Lakeside Commons is looking a lot like Christmas this year thanks to a couple of the merchants, Erin’s Hair Garage & Shadeland Pellet Grills. They sponsored and helped set up a Christmas village complete with a number of hand crafted buildings and toys. Charlie Reynolds who crafted all the miniature buildings with outstanding detail has […]
HARRISBURG – Sen. Michele Brooks is working to resolve an issue affecting possibly thousands of senior citizens who recently received letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA) stating that their Medicare Part B State Buy-In has been terminated. Sen. Brooks began working proactively with Cong. Mike Kelly’s office and the state Department of Human Services […]
The Erie Philharmonic presents its annual Come Home for the Holidays concert on December 2 with performances at 2:30pm and 8:00pm. Local tenor Daniel Cabanillas will star as vocal soloist alongside the Erie Philharmonic Chorus and General McLane Vocal Jazz Ensemble. For the matinee performance, the Warner Theatre lobby will open early at 1:00pm for […]
After months of practice, football games, competitions, and fund raising, the GM Lancer Marching Band made the trip to Walt Disney World to perform one last time to end their 2017 season. The band started in Frontierland and marched in the Disney parade through the park, up Main Street, and ending in the Town Square. […]
Chaplain Steve Crowl , Team KJ Rep Amy Mulligan, and Exec. Dir. Ray Overholt happily broke the ground on Oct. 7th for the new Hermitage House Chapel. The building is being erected under the direction of M.G. Contracting at their South Campus, with much of the preliminary work already complete. It is expected that interior […]