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Past articles by Mike:

Presque Isle State Park Operations Manger Served in the U.S. Air Force: Remembering our Veterans

He's a big backer of local veterans and can't get enough military information, past-or present. → Read More

Steele Family Serves in Military for Over 10 Decades: Remembering our Veterans

Tom signed up for duty right out of General McLane High School nearly 40 years ago now at 57, he still marvels at what his grandfather had to endure. → Read More

Ret. Lt. Colonel Peter Correa Served in the U.S. Army for 24 Years: Remembering Our Veterans

Currently an educator at Mercyhurst University, Correa was born in Rio de Janeiro, he immigrated to the United States as a child and finished high school in Fort Myers, Florida. → Read More

Veterans Fundraiser Draws Big Numbers in Harborcreek

Over 300 people turned out at Rosco's Sports Bar and Grill in Harborcreek Township, for a night of fundraising. The event was orchestrated by the co-owners of the establishment, the Hess family. Rick Hess told Erie News Now, "Something has to be done, we have to start helping these guys when they come back." The suicide rate for Veterans is 57 percent higher than those who have never served.… → Read More

A National Civics Bee is on the Horizon for Erie County Students.

The deadline to enter an essay is February 24th. → Read More

U.S. Army Veteran Weido Chipoletti Fought in the 515th Squadron During WW2: Remembering Our Veterans

At the age of 20, Weido Chipoletti, went on over 30 bombing missions during World War 2 for the 515th bomb squadron. → Read More

New Series on Veterans Debuts on

For the next 12 months, we will recognize Veterans of all Wars, → Read More

Massive Fire Destroys Girard Business

It took crew three hours to get the fire under control. → Read More

Dick Kennedy Featured in Final Vietnam Reflection

The series ran for 52 weeks featuring local Vietnam Veterans and their families. → Read More

Crawford County Nurse Featured on Vietnam Reflections

Dalessio spent over 20 years in the U.S. Army. → Read More

Fort LeBoeuf Graduate, Ann Marie Waite Served in the U.S. Army for 23 Years: Vietnam Reflections

She served 23 years in the U.S. Army and also had an older brother in Vietnam. → Read More

Evelyn Toskin Spent Three Years at Bethesda Naval Hospital: Vietnam Reflections

In 1958, at the age of 17, a friend took Evelyn Toskin to a recruiting office and not long after, her tour of duty was underway with the U.S. Navy. She was sent to dental school in San Diego and became a dental technician. She was assigned to the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Washington D.C. "You know what," said Evelyn. "You didn't have to be in Vietnam to be exposed to the horrors of that war."… → Read More

Vietnam Reflection Recognizes East High School Graduate

Robert Sienecki was drafted in 1969. → Read More

Helicopter Pilot Turned Author Featured on Vietnam Reflections

Our year long series will end on January 20th, 2023. → Read More

Local WWII Veterans Remembers Pearl Harbor

Charles was 17 years-old when Pearl Harbor was under attack. → Read More

Vietnam Reflections Series Recognizes Purple Heart Recipient

Carroll graduate from Cochranton High School in 1962 and earned his degree from Penn State university four years later. → Read More

Army Reserve Officer Was Stationed in Poland

Owens, a Waterford native made a number of trips to Ukraine. → Read More

Vietnam Reflection Series Features Oil City High School Graduate

Healy Tour of Duty in Vietnam lasted 20 months. → Read More

God Sent The Dog, The True Story of a Retired Marine

Childers joined the Marines out of High School in 1977. → Read More

Mission Almost Impossible For Local Road Crews

A stretch between Harborcreek and North East on Route 20 had little visibility. → Read More