David Bruce

3 weeks ago | goerie.com | David Bruce

Community Blood Bank, which serves Erie-area hospitals, expressed concern that Vitalant's drive will draw local donors away when local supplies are low. Community Blood Bank is responding with an awareness campaign and donor incentives. A blood feud between two western Pennsylvania blood banks is threatening to reignite. Vitalant, which serves Pittsburgh-area hospitals and others across the country, is hosting a blood drive June 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center.

3 weeks ago | goerie.com | David Bruce

The impact is not predicted to be as severe as the 2023 wildfires, which caused significant air pollution. The duration of the smoke's presence is uncertain and depends on wildfire severity and wind patterns. Erie County is soon expected to see, and perhaps smell, the first local effects of the 2025 Canadian wildfires. Smoke and soot from the central and western Canadian fires have been drifting across the upper Great Plains and even found its way to the Pittsburgh area the last week of May.

3 weeks ago | goerie.com | David Bruce

The disease, post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans (PIBO), inflames and scars her airways, requiring supplemental oxygen. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to help the family with travel expenses for medical care. Recess is no longer one of Karaleigh Landfried's favorite parts of the school day. The 9-year-old Harborcreek Township girl used to run around with the other kids on the Rolling Ridge Elementary School playground. Now, she sits on the sideline with her oxygen tank.

3 weeks ago | dailyamerican.com | David Bruce

The disease, post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans (PIBO), inflames and scars her airways, requiring supplemental oxygen. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to help the family with travel expenses for medical care. Recess is no longer one of Karaleigh Landfried's favorite parts of the school day. The 9-year-old Harborcreek Township girl used to run around with the other kids on the Rolling Ridge Elementary School playground. Now, she sits on the sideline with her oxygen tank.

4 weeks ago | wildfiretoday.com | David Bruce

The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced $23 million in grants supporting timber production in President Donald Trump’s effort to “unleash domestic production” of the nation’s natural resources. The aim of the USDA’s grants is reportedly to transport “hazardous fuels” from national forests to processing facilities, supporting timber production, according to the department.