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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
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EMTA, Erie Downtown Partnership work together to host annual 14th Fest
The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) is kicking off summer in a big way. EMTA will be hosting its fourth annual 14th Fest in collaboration with the Erie Downtown Partnership. NAMI to host movie night at UPMC Park this Friday Music, food trucks, activities and more will take over 14th Street between French and Holland streets on Thursday, June 12, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A representative from the E said this event embraces being a part of the downtown district, even though they are located in midcity. Pennsylvania State Police welcome kids for annual Camp Cadet 'Back in 2022, we cut the ribbon on our $72 million joint operations facility here at the EMTA, and our friends at the Erie Downtown Partnership worked with us to hold that event, and we snowballed it into a party afterwards to celebrate. And that was our first inaugural 14th Fest. Year after year, we've been using this as a way to invite people down to 14th Street,' said Sarah Morrison, director of marketing and public relations for the EMTA. The festival is a free event, and Morrison recommends bringing your own chair. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Pennsylvania State Police welcome kids for annual Camp Cadet
Camp Cadet, a summer camp hosted by the Pennsylvania State Police, kicked off Sunday afternoon. This camp is an experience that gives kids an opportunity for personal growth. One organizer told us that throughout the week, the kids will be challenged both physically and mentally. The Pennsylvania State Police have been hosting Camp Cadet for decades. Each June, dozens of kids between the ages of 12 and 15 arrive at camp not only to learn about law enforcement but also to learn about themselves. During the week-long camp, the staff pushes the cadets to be the best version of themselves. 'A lot of them will come in a little bit nervous, and by the end of the week, these kids don't want to go home. So they get the knowledge, the military knowledge, the law enforcement knowledge, but they also get to see what it's like for them to push themselves…to better themselves. It's a leadership camp. It's not a camp for bad kids. It's a camp to make good kids better,' said Trooper Cindy Schick, Troop E community service officer for PSP. All of the cadets have the same experience at camp, but not all of them are there for the same reason. 'Some of them they volunteer, they want to do it. And some of them are 'voluntold' by their parents. By the end of the week, I believe that every kid is glad that they completed it. They're proud of themselves, and that is our goal,' Trooper Schick said. To some of these kids, this is not just another summer camp. This is an experience that will prepare them for the future. 'I want to become a state trooper for my real job, so I especially want to come back. I get to meet a bunch of troopers, see how they would act. Especially how the actual academy would be for a real trooper,' said Blaze Gigler, a senior cadet. 'I was either going towards law enforcement or being in the Marines or some branch of the army. It was a wonderful experience for me…everyone else,' Caden Wright, another senior cadet, told us. And to those on the fence about the camp, the senior cadets said it's worth a shot 'It teaches you a lot about how life will work later in life. They don't really treat you like a kid. They treat you like you're growing up and take more responsibility. It's just a really great experience. It makes you think about how you treat people and how people treat you,' Wright went on to say. This week, the cadets will get a chance to see state police helicopters, K-9 units and the SWAT team. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Camp Cadet makes return to Allegheny College this weekend
Pennsylvania State Police will be welcoming dozens of kids throughout the region for a week-long camp that builds self-esteem, discipline, and sparks new friendships. Camp Cadet is making its return at Allegheny College on Sunday. Great American Book Sale returning for 2025 with options for everyone Boys and girls ages 12-15 from across Erie, Warren, Crawford and Venango counties will spend the week there, taking part in numerous activities to build character. It gives kids the opportunity to learn hands-on from the men and women of the Pennsylvania State Police, getting them up close and personal with special response teams, helicopter search and rescue crews and more specialized members of the force. City of Erie announces Lights Over Lake Erie event details Cadets will show respect, discipline and learn military courtesy. Family and friends are invited to a graduation ceremony on Friday when camp comes to a close. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
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Applications now open for Indiana County Camp Cadet Graduate Scholarship
INDIANA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Graduates of the Indiana County Camp Cadet program have an opportunity to receive financial support toward college or trade school through an annual scholarship now accepting applications. The Indiana County Camp Cadet Graduate Scholarship offers up to $2,000 in total funding each year to former cadets pursuing a post-secondary education. Applications are available online and must be submitted by May 31. Each year, the scholarship provides two individual $1,000 awards to eligible candidates who have completed the Indiana County Camp Cadet program. Applicants may be studying any field, though those pursuing careers in law enforcement or community service are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be enrolled in a college, trade or technical school and can reapply each year of their post-secondary education, but are only eligible to receive the scholarship once. Established in 2008, Indiana County Camp Cadet introduces local youth to careers in criminal justice and promotes strong relationships between law enforcement and the community. Each year, about 30 cadets complete the program, which is designed to develop discipline, teamwork and leadership. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by Camp Cadet instructors and board members. More information and application materials are available at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
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Public meets new Buffalo Valley Regional Police Chief
LEWISBURG — Members of the public and local leaders met with the new chief of the Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department on Thursday. The event, which brought out approximately 30 people, was held at the CommUnity Zone at 328 Market St., Lewisburg. Police Chief Dan Embeck started in December, replacing the retired Paul Yost. 'It went very well,' Embeck, a former chief of South Williamsport with 25 years of police experience, said. 'It was nice to see members of the community come out and have an interest in the department, and express their interest in us making the community safer.' Embeck spoke about his plans for the department, which include a restructuring of leadership roles and promoting officers, as well as allowing facial hair for employees. He also recently ordered new radios and firearms. Embeck spoke about his hobbies — axe throwing and deer hunting—and what his involvement in the community will look like. He and officers will be involved in Camp Cadet, a dodgeball tournament, a Shop with a Cop Christmas gift program, Coffee with a Cop events and checking on businesses after-hours. 'All these community relationship building events, it's not just me or the commission pushing these things, the officers are all on board,' Embeck said. 'They like it.' Susan Colón, of Lewisburg, said she looks forward to learning more about Embeck. 'I think he'll do a great job,' she said. 'He comes with a lot of experience. I just wanted to meet him. It's important to know who our leaders are.' Elsie Underhill, of Lewisbug, said she enjoyed meeting Embeck. 'He's a great man,' she said. 'He has a lot of good potential and he did a great job tonight. I like how he wants to have a relationship between the police and the community.'
