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Erie News

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11 hrs ago | www.prweb.com | Dennis Weed

Mohney Custom Products Announces Launch of Website and Plans to Cater Towards Educators Everywhere

The Mohney Custom Products Company announces the launch of their website www.MohneyCustomProducts.com , and will pay special attention to educators searching for promotional products.

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11 hrs ago | www.seawolves.com | Dennis Weed

Josh Rains on Aeros Parade as Erie SeaWolves Win 2-0

Josh Rainwater tossed eight innings with nine strikouts in Erie's 2-0 win! The SeaWolves shut out the Akron Aeros 2-0 on Thursday night, avoiding the four-game sweep.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

| Dennis Weed

Twister Sister’s Dee Snider Ready to Roll at Roar on the Shore

Organizers of the Roar on the Shore bike rally, set for July 17 – 20 at Perry Square in the heart of downtown Erie, are pleased to announce another addition to the quickly growing list of celebrities scheduled to appear at the event. Dee Snider, best known as the lead singer of the metal band Twisted Sister, will help kick off the rally on Thursday, July 17, at the Bringin’ in the Roar bike parade.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

biz.yahoo.com | Dennis Weed

Spectrum Control Reports Second Quarter Profit

Spectrum Control, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPEC), a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic control products and systems, today reported results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2008. For the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company reported net income of $2.2 million or 16 cents per share on sales of $32.6 million...

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www.gannon.edu | Dennis Weed

Gannon to Offer Free Shakespeare Performances

Gannon University's fifth annual Shakespeare Summer Nights will include free performances of As You Like It and of Hamlet.

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www.seawolves.com | Dennis Weed

Four Erie SeaWolves Named to 2008 EL All-Star Game

The position player selected by the SeaWolves faithful is catcher Dusty Ryan and the pitcher is right-handed reliever Casey Fien.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Dusty Ryan, Wilkin Ramirez

| Dennis Weed

Number of People Employed in Erie Area Up 800 Over Last Year

The number of people employed in Erie County in June rose 800 from June 2007. The non-seasonally adjusted figures put the labor force at 141,600 with 134,100 employed for an unemployment rate of 5.3 percent. The June 2007 figures were a work force of 139,400 with 133,300 employed. Complete state figures can be found by clicking here.

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| Dennis Weed

Critical Blood Shortage Returns

The local blood shortage affecting the region turned critical again over night with extremely heavy usage of type O Positive blood. Levels had come up last week after hitting 5 year lows but now are dropping and officials are very concerned about the upcoming holiday weekend. The Fourth of July weekend is usually one of the three worst weekends of the year for blood usage. The blood bank is closed on Friday for the holiday but will be back open Saturday from 9am to 12:30pm. No appointment is needed to save a life.

All donors are strongly encouraged to donate at the Community Blood Bank, 2646 Peach Street. Community Blood Bank is open from 9a.m. 6p.m. Monday through Friday and until 7:30pm Tuesday night and Saturday 9a.m.-12:30 p.m. Photo ID required.

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www.post-gazette.com | Dennis Weed

Woman gets probation for Gannon U. threat

A woman who left a phone message warning of a "massacre" at Erie's Gannon University nine days after the Virginia Tech killings has been sentenced to probation for one year.

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

firefox.org | Dennis Weed

Where No One Has Gone Before

Did you ever watch a Trek episode and think, "I could have done better than that!" Now you have your chance. This fall, the Great Lakes Film Association (GLFA) is making it possible for Star Trek fans to live a dream--to take their vision of Star Trek and share it with the world. The Final Frontier Confest comes to Erie, Pennsylvania November 7 and 8, 2008

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

| Dennis Weed

42" PLASMA HDTV for a lucky blood donor in July

With only about 6 months left until the DTV conversion in February 2009 many people are asking are you ready? The best way to get ready is to give blood! All donors during the month of July will automatically be entered to win a beautiful 42" High Definition Plasma TV that is DTV ready. JET TV 24 and yourerie.com generously donated this TV to help save lives locally.

This contest runs July 1st through July 31st and is intended to help the blood bank maintain a safe blood supply during the middle of summer, which is the hardest time of the year for the blood supply. The Community Blood Bank has been struggling with a blood shortage for 2 weeks and officials hope this promotion will help end it.

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www.pittsburghlive.com | Dennis Weed

2 Daughters of School Board President That Failed At Tryout Placed On Cheerleading Squad

A suburban Erie school held cheerleading tryouts for seventh- and eighth-graders, then ignored the results and let everyone who tried out on the team.

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

www.seawolves.com | Dennis Weed

Erie SeaWolves Sweeps Harrisburg

Andrew Kown won his fifth game of the season as the 'Wolves swept Harrisburg. The Erie SeaWolves won their fourth straight game on Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park, completing a three-game series sweep of the ...

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Indiana Gazette Online

Damage to Erie trees could lead to felony charges

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Sat Jun 28, 2008

www.centredaily.com | Dennis Weed

3 indicted for credit card fraud scheme at The Cell Block

Two State College men are among three people indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in a two-year credit card fraud scheme.

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www.seawolves.com | Dennis Weed

French On Fire As Erie SeaWolves Win 2-1

Luke French won his fifth game of the season after a masterful performance. The SeaWolves won a thriller at Jerry Uht Park, 2-1 over the Harrisburg Senators in the opener of a three-game weekend series.

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www.house.gov | Dennis Weed

English Denounces Court Ruling Banning Death Penalty for Child Rape

Washington, D.C. - This week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to restrict the death penalty as punishment in child rape cases.

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Related Topix: Death Penalty, US Politics, US News, Phil English, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Supreme Court

Fri Jun 27, 2008

www.prnewswire.com | Dennis Weed

Don't Make 'Just Married' Mean 'Just Mangled' or 'Just Mooched'

ERIE, Pa., June 27 - What better way to top off a wedding day than decorating the newlyweds' car with streamers, balloons and cans? Not so fast! Not only can adornments impair the driver's vision, floating flapping falling-off ...

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www.ohio.com | Dennis Weed

Erie native John Wiler named associate golf coach at Kent State University

John Wiler was named associate coach of the men's and women's golf programs at Kent State University.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

ottershockey.com | Dennis Weed

Erie Otters Select Edgar Rybakov

The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League selected Lithuanian forward Edgar Rybakov with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft being held today via the Internet and ...

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