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Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former broadcaster and media executive named to lead Erie Humane Society
The Erie Humane Society, whose previous executive director was charged with theft of more than $32,000 after stepping down from her post, has named a new leader. Joe Lang, a former broadcaster and media executive who has served since 2021 as development director of Lakeshore Community Services, takes over on Aug. 13. He replaces Nicole M. Leone, who resigned in November after more than nine years on the job. 'We couldn't have found a better person to lead the Erie Humane Society through this new chapter of its 133-year history,' said Jennifer Gornall, president of the organization's board. 'Joe is bringing an incredible amount of energy, ideas and experience to this role. We can't wait to see all the great things he and the organization's highly dedicated staff will do together in the months and years ahead.' Prior to joining Lakeshore, where he oversees donor relations, grant writing, fundraising and advertising, Lang spent nearly 20 years as program director and operations manager at Next Media/Connoisseur Media. Lang has also held other roles in sales, promotions and on-air hosting for other local television and radio stations. He can still be heard on 94.7 Bob FM every weekend afternoon. Lang, who along with his wife, Sue, has fostered pets and adopted a dog through the Erie Humane Society, said in a statement that he's looking forward to his new role. Erie Humane Society theft case: Former executive director has September trial date 'I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to lead an organization that has provided such a critical service to community for so many decades,' he said. "I'm also grateful to be joining a team of people who are truly invested in what they do and the animals they rescue. This is a passion first and a profession second for all of us, and I can't wait to get started.' Contact Jim Martin at jmartin@ This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie PA Humane Society hires Joe Lang to take top job Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Penn State Behrend highlights Autism Acceptance Month with special event
April is Autism Acceptance Month and an event at Penn State Behrend on Friday hoped to highlight services available for people on the spectrum in our region. Families living with people on the spectrum, as well as supporters of their services, gathered to hear from like-minded people on how to best help their loved ones. Merski bill to help fight municipal blight passes PA House One of the main reasons, a program director said, why they get people together in a space like this is to show them that they're not alone in their journey. 'We brought in Kate Swensen, who is a mom, advocate and author. She just had a new book come out on April 1st. She is here speaking to the folks today about what her life has been like with her son Cooper, who was diagnosed at age 3. He's now a teenager and nonverbal, so really, really relatable to the crowd and people who work and love and live with people on the spectrum,' said Joe Lang, development director for Lakeshore Community Services. 'Autism is not an epidemic' Barber Center EVP responds to Robert F. Kennedy's comments Saturday morning is the 24th annual Walk for Autism at the Lake Erie Speedway. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and the well-attended walk will go on rain or shine. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Newsmaker: Joe Lang talks about Autism Acceptance Day celebrations
Joe Lang of Lakeshore Community Services joined us in the Jet 24 studio to talk about something near and dear to his heart — their upcoming Autism Acceptance Day celebrations at the end of the week at Penn State Behrend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
