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1 week ago | 
thecorryjournal.com | Carol Fielding
Forty years ago today, the evening sky over Corry turned an ominous green-yellow, the air grew still and suffocating, and nature itself seemed to hold its breath. What followed would become one of the most devastating natural disasters in Pennsylvania history, forever changing the landscape and lives of residents throughout northwestern Pennsylvania and the greater Corry area.
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1 week ago | 
thecorryjournal.com | Carol Fielding
The Friends of the Corry Junction Greenway Trail, in partnership with the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Alliance, will host their fifth annual Celebrate Trails event on Saturday, marking National Trails Day with a full day of outdoor activities designed to showcase one of Corry's community assets. According to Kim Hawkes, organizer of the celebration, the event serves a deeper purpose than simple recreation. "We want to engage the community in a celebration of Corry's natural beauty," Hawkes explained.
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1 week ago | 
thecorryjournal.com | Carol Fielding
The Corry Higher Education Council recently announced the fourth installment of its acclaimed civic discussion series at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 2, held at the Corry Hi-Ed, 221 N. Center St. This special session will take the form of a classroom-style event open to the public and will also be filmed for international broadcast on the Japanese equivalent of PBS, highlighting civic engagement in rural America. Why would Japanese media be interested in the Corry community?
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1 week ago | 
thecorryjournal.com | Carol Fielding
The Erie Family Center tackled two family health challenges on Wednesday during its annual diaper distribution event, providing essential supplies to families while educating parents about preventing lead poisoning. The event at 113 W. Smith St. in Corry brought together families for what organizers call a group connection — an approach that transforms basic needs distribution into community building and educational opportunities.
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1 week ago | 
thecorryjournal.com | Carol Fielding
Col. Bridget Young, USMC, delivered a stirring Memorial Day address, calling on Americans to never forget the more than one million service members who have given their lives for freedom since the Revolutionary War.
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1 week ago | 
thecorryjournal.com | Carol Fielding
Spartansburg Events held its annual Duck Race on May 24. Despite the rain and temperatures in the 40s, a few dozen turned out to watch the race, which raised funds for playground improvements. The organization announced recently it will begin a scholarship program. For more information, visit the Spartansburg Events Facebook page.
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2 weeks ago | 
thecorryjournal.com | Carol Fielding
Students in Corry Area School District will celebrate the creative accomplishments of its K-12 students at a special art exhibition on Wednesday, May 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Bracken Room at the Corry Higher Education Council, 221 N. Center St. The community wide event will display artwork created throughout the current academic year by students from all grade levels across the district's four buildings.
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2 weeks ago | 
thecorryjournal.com | Carol Fielding
More than 50 years after stepping off a plane into the sweltering heat of Vietnam, a local veteran finally received the homecoming recognition he never expected. At a ceremony in Bushnell, Fla., Tom VanTassel was among eight veterans honored with Quilts of Valor — handmade tributes that serve as tangible symbols of gratitude for military service. What made his recognition particularly poignant was that he was the only combat veteran with a Purple Heart from the Vietnam War among the recipients.
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2 weeks ago | 
thecorryjournal.com | Carol Fielding
Several residents expressed concerns about transparency, potential conflicts of interest and development deals during the public comment portion of Monday's Corry City Council meeting, with much of the criticism centered on agreements between the city of Corry and the Corry Redevelopment Authority (RDA). The public meeting drew multiple speakers who questioned city decisions regarding a long-delayed Bemiss subdivision project and other property transfers involving the RDA.
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2 weeks ago | 
thecorryjournal.com | Carol Fielding
The YMCA of Corry Tumbling Tigers took a big step in preparing for Nationals and a big leap into next year by starting a pre-team program for the 2024-25 season. Those pre-team gymnasts competed in their first ever meet on May 3, and according to coach Bruce Fielding, the future looks bright. “It was a big step to make a pre-team happen,” Fielding said. “Coach Heather Marvin developed these gymnasts extremely well.
