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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says an elderly Episcopal priest gave him a lesson for life: "Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know." Powell writes about how that advice helped to guide his own character formation in his new book, "It Worked for Me." Parade ... (more)

The Lawrence Park Fire and Police Chief, laid a wreath during the service. The community has lost three soldiers in action over the years.

It's part of a $12.7 million improvement project. Construction crews will be widening the road and installing a drainage system to address flooding issues.

RSVP to Debbie Wisinski at 456-9200. - The NWPA Charcot-Marie-Tooth Support and Action Group will meet as follows in 2012: Saturday, July 14, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept.

Cathy Lee Sosey, daughter of Robert and Marsha Sosey of Erie, is engaged to Shaun Joseph Snarski, son of Cheryl and Gene Guesman, from Dorset, Ohio, and Kevin and Kristen Snarski of North East.

Tracy Wallin, a first-grade teacher at the school and member of Concerned Parents and Teachers, said the circus-themed Spring Fling was held instead of an Easter party.

The Connecticut man accused of leading police on a high-speed car chase down Route 33 on Good Friday waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday in front of District Judge Douglas Schlegel of Wind Gap.

The Manufacturer & Business Association today announced its 2012-2013 Board Governors, who will lead the employers' group, representing more than 4,500 member companies across Pennsylvania and parts of northeastern Ohio and southwestern New York, over the coming year.

RSVP to Debbie Wisinski at 456-9200. - The NWPA Charcot-Marie-Tooth Support and Action Group will meet as follows in 2012: Saturday, July 14, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept.

Baker, 41, and Fails, 53, set up and now run the Grapevine TimeXchange in North East, which opened to the public in February.

We all know that breastfeeding is best for baby, but what do we do when our little one is at the age where we need to introduce some solid foods into his or her diet? A The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following about when to introduce your baby to solid foods: Can he hold his head up? Your baby should be able to sit in a high ... (more)

Several have hired an attorney to try to stop $8.5 million in low-interest funding for the project.

If you're into wine-and-cheese pairings, plan on hitting the Lake Erie Wine Country trail when it holds its annual "Wine & Cheese Weekend" this Saturday and Sunday.

SueAnn Mills followed her diplomat husband to five continents before returning to North East.

The preliminary hearings were postponed Friday for three women accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of electronics from an east Erie Walmart.

Thirteen teams of students from three Erie County middle schools spent the morning identifying trees and animals and demonstrating their environmental knowledge in other ways.

A former Gannon University football player wanted by Erie police in connection with an assault on a wrestler from the school turned himself in Wednesday.

Brian Hed, research technologist with the Lake Erie Regional Center for Grape Research and Extension, and Gary Faulkner, owner of Godfrey Run Farm, in Girard Township check their crops on May 7. Both Hed and Faulkner are concerned that cold temperatures in April may have damaged their crops.

Erie County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael Dunlavey will retire from his position on August 1st.

RSVP to Debbie Wisinski at 456-9200. - Breastfeeding Support Group, Wednesday, May 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m., St.