Kevin Flowers
Senior Reporter at Erie Times-News
Senior government/in-depth reporter. IRE and National Headliner Award winner; retired 7-foot high jumper; proud dad. Retweets don't = endorsements.
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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.
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1 week ago |
goerie.com | Kevin Flowers
Erie City Council voted to rename the 1000 block of West 30th Street "Carter Starocci 5X Way" to honor the wrestler's five NCAA Division I titles. Starocci, a Penn State graduate and Erie native, won his fifth title in March. Erie’s Carter Starocci made NCAA wrestling history in March — and his unprecedented accomplishment is being recognized by city government.
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1 week ago |
goerie.com | Kevin Flowers
Mayoral candidate Daria Devlin claims Erie faces a financial “crisis” due to projected budget deficits and the depletion of one-time revenues. Incumbent Mayor Joe Schember disputes Devlin’s assessment, stating the city’s finances are sound and that plans are in place to address future deficits. Schember cites cost-cutting measures, new revenue streams, and grants as evidence of his administration's effective financial management.
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1 week ago |
goerie.com | Kevin Flowers
Erie has been designated a City Revitalization & Improvement Zone (CRIZ), allowing certain tax revenues to fund development projects. The 130-acre CRIZ zone includes areas like the vacant EMI complex, the city's bayfront, downtown Erie, and sections of Parade Street. Erie Insurance is expected to be a major contributor to the CRIZ funding, which could generate up to $15 million annually.
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2 weeks ago |
goerie.com | Kevin Flowers
The code enforcement effort will continue throughout the spring in neighborhoods citywide. Residents receive a courtesy notice and have 14 days to clean up before fines are imposed. Residents can utilize private haulers or the city's large-item collection program. As city of Erie code enforcement employees fanned out along East 20th Street, Ellis Qualls flagged one of them down.
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My story from The Erie Times-News: Erie mayor's race: Inside the campaign finances of Schember, Devlin. The current primary is believed to be a first in Erie - two mayoral candidates in Schember and Devlin who have each raised more than $200,000. https://t.co/ybqaEqnKPW
Check out my story from The Erie Times-News: Erie's water taxi service, dormant since 2019, has a new operator - Galveston, Texas-based JettyLight. https://t.co/2qEegF6np0
Check out my story from The Erie Times-News: 'He was a politically astute guy:' Former Gannon professor Kozak dies Kozak died March 9 in Fort Collins, Colorado following a lengthy illness. He was 80. https://t.co/MHqnJrV1kh