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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Taylor's Hope spreading addiction, mental health awareness with new billboard
Taylor Miller was only 27 years old when she lost her battle to addiction and mental illness from an accidental fentanyl overdose, but before her death, Taylor had a mission to spread awareness on substance abuse and help recovering addicts. Four years after her death, Taylor's parents are continuing her mission through 'Taylor's Hope,' a local nonprofit that seeks to educate the public on substance abuse, mental illness and the dangers of drugs in our community. Ribbon cutting marks new ownership era for Brewerie at Union Station 'She had goals, you know, and she really wanted to achieve those goals just like everybody else. Unfortunately, her addiction was a tough battle for her, but she was courageous, and she shared her own addiction really just to help other people,' said Maria Miller, Taylor's Mom and founder of Taylor's Hope. Since founding Taylor's Hope in 2023, the Millers have been helping others battling addiction through awareness events, support groups and educational outreach. Recently, they have taken a new approach to convey their message, putting the faces of Erie victims lost too soon to drug abuse on billboards along Route 20 and Interchange Road. 'I think the message is that addiction doesn't discriminate. Drug use, no matter what kind of drug use, can be very lethal. It's a scary time right now with fentanyl and things like that going into some of these drugs,' said Miller. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now One of the faces on the billboard shows Tanner Rodgers, a Wesleyville man who died at only 22 years old from a drug overdose. His mother said anyone could be the face on that billboard, and all it takes is one pill. 'My boy was greater than the moment he died, period. As mothers and as families, we do not give birth hoping our children commit suicide, commit crimes, become drug addicts, and my boy was greater than that,' said Tammy Jo Rodgers, Tanner's mom. If you or anyone you know is struggling with drug abuse, there are resources in the area offering help, and you can go to to learn more. Local athletes honored at 11th annual DiPaolo scholarship banquet Taylor's Hope will also be hosting their 'Afternoon of Hope' event on Friday from 3 to 6 PM in Perry Square to spread awareness and offer resources for those dealing with substance abuse. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Barbers National Institute hosts Beast and Brews fundraiser event
A sizable bar crowd made their way to the Brewerie at Union Station to raise a beer for a good night was the Beast and Brews event hosted by the Barber National Institute in what you might call the fundraiser for the fundraiser. Erie County Council considering ordinance on official social media The festivities featured multiple guest bartenders in competition to raise tips and donations to help offset the costs of putting on the Beast on the Bay obstacle course. Organizers said the Beast on the Bay raises funds while bringing people together. Tracy Elementary unveils new book vending machine 'It's something that draws people from all over the country, I think we have 26 states represented, and there is a large representation from right here in Erie County,' said Bob Barber, senior vice president of the Barber National Institute. The Beast on the Bay obstacle course takes place every September on the beaches of Presque Isle. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PA congressman gives Community Champion Award to local business owner
A local brewery owner was taken by surprise Tuesday when he was recognized for his hard work and dedication. Congressman Mike Kelly made a trip into town to award Chris Sirianni as a Community Champion. PHMC opens bid process for Brig Niagara's second shipyard to complete repairs Sirianni is the owner of the Brewerie at Union Station and said the award is a blessing and honor. Congressman Kelly said he has known Sirianni since 2010 and that he has set a great example in the community. Tickets available for annual Erie's Best Coffee fundraising event 'Look where he started look where he's at and look how successful he's been, the number of lives he's touched the number of people that have come here and made a living by being a part of his dream,' said Kelly. 'After 20 years we walked into this building and we knew that we needed to be a steward to the building we wanted to be a community-centric, craft, care, community was our 'three c' motto and I think after almost two decades we've come through with that and proud to be apart of it,' said Sirianni. Congressman Kelly typically gives these awards away quarterly to community leaders in different counties. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
