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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Local organization hosts ‘Cupcake Wars' fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness Month
Local bakers came together to raise money for a good cause this afternoon. Journey: Healing Together, a local organization, held its first annual Cupcake Wars competition in an effort to raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month. Erie community rallies behind woman with cancer Visitors could buy tickets to sample unique cupcakes from 11 different bakers, as well as vote on the best treat. Organizers stressed the importance of supporting those struggling with mental health in a fun and inclusive way. Glenwood YMCA hosts local seniors for speed dating 'By providing support groups and just activities to get to know people and come out in low-key environments, it gives people a sense of belonging and not feeling so isolated,' said Will Koehler, executive director of Journey: Healing Together. Funds raised will go towards funding therapy for those who cannot afford it themselves. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Excitement brews among Otters fans as post season begins
The Erie Otters hit the road for their first playoff game Thursday night, but that hasn't stopped loyal fans from cheering on their team back home. Almost 100 fans packed the house at Voodoo Brewing Thursday night as the Erie Otters look to win their first series in the OHL playoffs. Record-setting second period lifts Otters past Spirit 8-5 for 1-0 series lead Excitement was booming in downtown Erie as the Erie Otters took on the Saginaw Spirit in their first playoff game of the postseason. The Otters fell short in the first round of the playoffs last year, but this time fans are hoping for a different outcome. 'Through adversity with injuries and everything, they made it to the playoffs again after years of drought, and the whole city is behind them,' said Brent Jones, an Otters fan. 'We've had some bad games, but they've tried so hard to get where they are today, and I'm very proud of them,' said Brianna Foster, another Otters fan. City of Erie, ErieBank partner up to boost home ownership Thursday night, Voodoo Brewing on State Street was the place to be to watch the game, with beer discounts, a projected screen and loyal fans bringing the energy. The brewery's manager said they're always happy to host for the Otters, and their love for the team is mutual with fans. 'Just all of the employees loving the otters, and all of the fans already coming here before the games, it's just a fluid thing, where we really love having all the action for the otters right here,' said Kyle Houser, Voodoo Brewing general manager. They had food. They had beer. They had hade good hockey, and a packed house at Voodoo Brewing, and fans are looking to see their team make a deep playoff run this season. Q: How are you feeling about the game tonight? 'Very excited!' Foster said. Q: How are you feeling about it? 'Super excited!' said Katlyn Spiegel, an Otters fan. 'We're gonna win!' 'Oh man, we have the loudest fans in the OHL. Everybody is so dedicated to this team, it's so awesome when the crowd gets behind the team and when we see a full stadium it feels great, so it's so nice to have a full bar tonight and have everyone supporting the guys,' Jones went on to say. Erie nonprofit hosting Cupcake Wars promoting mental health awareness The Otters will be returning to Erie Insurance Arena for game three of the series on April 1. But first, the team has one more game to play in Saginaw at 7 p.m. on Saturday, and Voodoo Brewing will once again be opening its doors for fans to cheer on our Erie Otters. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Send in the clowns! Circus performers promoting sustainability visit Erie schools
Students at Millcreek Township's Chestnut Hill Elementary School learned about science and sustainability in a high-energy, interactive way. The Grand Falloons engaged with third and fifth-grade students to give them an educational experience about the impact of our everyday choices on the planet. Over 100 local students learn about craftsmanship at skilled trades fair The group usually performs for New York and New Jersey public schools, but was made possible by the Erie County Planning Department and Community Development. Jessica Stutzman, director of community relations for Millcreek Township, said it's important for students to get these impactful lessons in an exciting way. Erie nonprofit hosting Cupcake Wars promoting mental health awareness 'They're going to learn a lot of information today, and it's not from a text book or reading; it's hands on, and it's engaging, so I hope they remember this for years to come,' said Stutzman. The group will be at Tracy Elementary School on Thursday and will perform at Erie's Public Schools as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Buttered Tin signs deal to sell its frozen cinnamon rolls at Whole Foods
Fans of The Buttered Tin's cinnamon rolls won't have to travel to Lowertown or Northeast Minneapolis to grab a morning treat any longer (though, that's still the path to the best version). The bakery and café has partnered with Whole Foods to put a frozen version of its cinnamon rolls in grocery stores around the Midwest, the company announced on Tuesday. The Buttered Tin says that despite the ingredient standards that Whole Foods has for any products that it sells, the "freshly frozen" cinnamon rolls recipe is the same used at the bakery and required no alterations. 'Freshly Frozen allows customers to enjoy The Buttered Tin's high-quality, homemade taste in the comfort of their own homes and when time does not allow to make and bake a scratch-made cinnamon roll,' notes Alicia Hinze, owner, founder, and pastry chef of The Buttered Tin. The treats from owner and Cupcake Wars winner Alicia Hinza are now available at Whole Foods Market stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Additionally, they can be found in Minnesota and North Dakota at Lunds & Byerly's, Kowalski's, Cub Foods (select locations), Hy-Vee (select locations), Jerry's, Coborn's, and North Dakota Hornbacher's stores.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Yahoo
A two-day tour of Hot Springs, Arkansas
Inspired by a coworker's recent trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas, along with memories of a family trip there as a teenager, my wife and I spent last weekend there to celebrate her birthday. Having arrived late Friday night, we left our hotel Saturday morning and parked downtown for breakfast at The Pancake Shop, a modest diner with large front windows and a neon sign bearing its name. There were at least a couple dozen people standing outside, signaling that what awaited us inside was either fantastically over-hyped or everything you could hope for in a breakfast. I had a sausage and cheese omelet with toast and a side of bacon, along with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. It was every bit as good as I'd hoped it would be — and I don't think it was because the long wait made it seem better. From there, we explored the long line of shops and stores on Central Avenue and walked the Grand Promenade. At a downtown park, we stopped to feel a pool of near-scalding water, steam rising from the surface with outdoor temperatures in the mid-40s and icicles still in view from a freeze earlier that week. That night, we went to Deluca's Pizza, which has received praise from the likes of Southern Living Magazine and Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy in his famous "One Bite" pizza reviews. We ordered the Sidetown, which is topped with a simple whole milk mozzarella over tomato sauce and cooked in a brick oven. It was seriously a fantastic pie — as good as you could hope for at a New York pizzeria. The next morning, we drove up to the Hot Springs Mountain Tower and climbed the steps to the observation deck, which offers a great view at 1,256 feet above sea level. We spent some time walking around Hot Springs Mountain before making our way back down to explore the parts of Bathhouse Row we hadn't yet seen. A highlight of the day was touring the Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museum, operated by the National Park Service, which includes antique equipment and furnishings used in the bathhouse. We were awed by in the ornate grandeur of the town's largest bathhouse, including a stained-glass skylight, while learning the history of the industry that made the city famous. Sticking with the historic side of things, we had lunch at The Ohio Club, Arkansas's oldest bar that has counted notorious gangsters and baseball legends among its visitors since opening in 1905. We wrapped up our trip with cupcakes at Fat Bottomed Girl's Cupcake Shoppe, which has been featured on Food Network's "Cupcake Wars" — a delicious ending for a birthday trip to Hot Springs.
