PennDOT has reduced the speed limit on ALL Interstate Highways in Western PA….. Includes I79, I80, I86, I90, and I376 in Mercer County…. while they continue to work to keep roads clear it is still urged that if you do not have to travel that you do not. Elk Creek Historical Society Coffee House event […]
The Knights of Columbus will sponsor its Annual Free Throw Championship on Sunday, January 29, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Social Center, 128 Sunset Drive in Edinboro. Doors will open at 12:00 P.M. for registration and warmups. Competition begins at 1:00 P.M. The event is open to all boys and girls ages 9 […]
Genevieve “Jennie” Irene (Danylko) Dzeskewicz, 96, of McKean, passed away January 3, 2019 at her home, surrounded by family. Jennie was born in McKean, PA to William Danylko and Katrina Schrum Danylko on June 3, 1922. She attended school in McKean Township and graduated from 8th grade. In May of 1944, she married Adam P. […]
Here’s the latest from the Elk Creek Historical Society: December was AMAZING at Little Church on the Hill! So many people stopped out to help decorate for Christmas! Coffee House was very well attended and we had over 3 dozen children stop by to visit with Santa at our 6th Annual Photos with Santa AND […]
Robert E. “Bob” Jamison Our father passed away on Christmas morning at home. He was 94. Robert Eugene Jamison was born on the family farm in Morgantown, West Virginia to Jarrett and Bess Jamison on January 3,1924. He loved God, his wife and his family. He loved his General McLane Lancers and his West Virginia […]
Eugene E. “Gene” Lewandowski, 68, of Edinboro, died at home on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born in Erie on November 29, 1950, the son of the late Edward and Virginia Lewandowski. Gene graduated from General McLane High School and went on to serve in the Army. He had been a foreman at Erie […]
Edinboro, PA (December 19, 2018) – James W. Parker Middle School students can now add “Recipe Creator” to their resumes. Their Super Delicious Strawberry Pineapple Cake recipe recently took home the grand prize in Dole’s “Get Cooking With Fruit Student Recipe Contest”. Students in Mrs. Tuttle’s Life Skills Support Class used this opportunity for a […]
When I got to France I realized I didn’t know very much about food at all. I’d never had a real cake. I’d had those cakes from cake mixes or the ones that have a lot of baking powder in them. A really good French cake doesn’t have anything like that in it – it’s […]
The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another’s, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises. ~ Leo Buscaglia
Genevieve Frances Wilkosz, age 102, of Manchester Commons, formerly of McKean, left this world to be reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Michael, on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Born in New London, CT on April 29, 1916, she was the eldest daughter of the late Frank and Antonia Kosienski. Genevieve was a dedicated homemaker. […]
Hermitage House just released their most recent newsletter and in a special way it acknowledges ongoing community support for their mission. From a team of volunteers from Lowe’s to input from many local merchants, the list is long for whom to give thanks to. You can view the complete newsletter by clicking HERE and see […]
Lakeside Commons is looking a lot like Christmas this year thanks to merchants like, 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 more patience than […]
Every year at this time Boro Women & Family Services (BWS) works diligently to help provide a meaningful Christmas season to dozens of families in need in our area. This includes clothing items, personal care items, baby supplies, and of course toys. Recently Walmart toy department manager Sherri Beale contacted BWS Executive Director Betty Jo […]
Douglas S. Dillen, 57, of McKean, died of cancer on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Edinboro Manor, surrounded by his family. He was born in Erie on November 17, 1961, the son of Wanda Dillen and the late Stanley R. “Dick” Dillen. Doug attended General McLane High School. He loved to listen to music and […]
Florence G. Marszalek, 93, formerly of Edinboro, died December 1, 2018 at Wesbury United Methodist Community in Meadville. She was born in McKeesport, PA on April 27, 1925, the daughter of the late Walter and Victoria Lechtanski. Florence loved to cook, bake and sew. She also enjoyed bowling, dancing the polka and playing bingo at […]