Jim Martin

6 days ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin |Kevin Flowers

Both Erie Mayor Joe Schember and members of Erie City Council have questions about the need for transferring 106 acres to Erie EventsA proposed partnership with Erie Events offers a potential solution, including $500,000 annually for operating costs and management support. City officials express concerns about the scope of the land transfer, potential loss of control, and the lack of a concrete plan for the zoo's long-term financial stability.

1 week ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin

President Trump issued an executive order to defund NPR and PBS. Supporters of public broadcasting argue it provides valuable, unbiased content and educational programming. No federal money for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service — that was the message of President Trump's 143rd executive order of his second term. That order — issued May 1 — would prevent the Corporation for Public Broadcasting from funding NPR and PBS.

2 weeks ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin

Erie Insurance has launched a $100 million charitable foundation as part of its 100th anniversary. The foundation's initial funding comes from Erie Indemnity Co., and it will focus on community building, safety and environmental responsibility. Erie Insurance has planned a year's worth of community activities — including a mass tree planting — to mark the company's 100th anniversary. A May 1 announcement will likely serve as the most lasting observation of the company's centennial.

2 weeks ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin

The park recently ranked second in USA TODAY's 10BEST Reader's Choice Awards for top indoor water parks. Splash Lagoon has received over $25 million in investments over its 24 years of operation. Nick Scott Sr., president of Erie-based Scott Enterprises, had high hopes when he announced plans for a new indoor water park in 2000. "This helps make Erie more of an attraction," he said at the time of the announcement in October of that year.

2 weeks ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin

Les Crago Jeweler, a 75-year-old Erie business, is closing. Crago cites changing consumer habits and a desire to protect the store's reputation as reasons for not selling the business. At the end of each business day, a longstanding ritual is observed at Les Crago Jeweler. Owner Stephen Crago and his staff move all the jewelry from glass display cases into a safe in the rear of the store, located in the Shops at the Colony on West Eighth Street.