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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gas & groceries: community reacts to Memorial Day prices
Many people choose to spend Memorial Day the same way, firing up the grill for a cookout with friends and family. Over at Presque Isle, dozens of families found a spot to set up a picnic, but first, they paid the grocery bill for the holiday food essentials. 'Over $100. Over $100,' said Armyani Thompson, Presque Isle picnicker. 'Is that good or bad in your eyes?' asked reporter Tyler Gallagher. Meadville residents commemorate Memorial Day with parade, ceremony 'It was pretty good, you know, inflation, but it's alright. It was alright,' replied Thompson. 'I would say $35 to $40. We got some hamburgers, cheeseburgers, got some chips, some mini pops, and some deviled eggs,' said Keith Gebhardt, another picnicker. Gebhardt said the eggs were definitely the most expensive during his grocery trip, but all in all the final price was pretty good. After speaking with people at Presque Isle, we went to a grocery store to see exactly how much some popular holiday picnic items would cost. Erie families celebrate Memorial Day remembering loved ones For eight burgers and 10 hotdogs, the final price comes out to around $37, including ketchup, mustard and buns, and that's from buying the cheapest option for each grocery prices play a role in Memorial Day picnics, gas prices also have an impact on holiday travelers visiting their families. 'I spend about 100 bucks a week on gas, and I go through a whole tank of gas once a week. It's gotten a lot worse. I used to spend maybe like $70, and now it's like $100, so it's pretty bad,' said Malaki Swanson. But at least for the month of May, gas prices have been staying steady for Memorial Day travelers. Cans for Wishes remembers wish kid in record breaking drop-off AAA reports that the current average price of regular gas in Erie County is $3.351, which is about 50 cents less than the average last year at $3.864. That average for Erie County is only a little bit above the state average, which sits at $3.294. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
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Millcreek Twp. offering free waste removal with spring cleaning efforts
It's time for spring cleaning and Millcreek Township is launching their seasonal initiatives promoting clean, safe neighborhoods. The township is offering free services for residents to dispose of household waste, leaves, and hazardous materials responsibly. Off to the races — Presque Isle Downs & Casino sees financial boost thanks to Kentucky Derby From May 5 through 9, which is this week, leaves can be picked up in clear bags with regularly scheduled trash collection. Residents can also schedule to dispose of one large item per week. Blind Tiger receives investment of nearly $200K thanks to PA program 'Especially with the leaves we like to see those go and be composed as opposed to fulling the landfill up and i think just general blight and cleanliness throughout the township we want to try to keep everything as clean as possible we do get a lot of complaints off and on from neighbors about if they do see some trash accumulating on anothers property,' said Millcreek Township Supervisor Jim Bock. On Saturday, May 17, the township will have its annual special collection event at the Millfar Compost Center. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJET/WFXP/
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Off to the races — Presque Isle Downs & Casino sees financial boost thanks to Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby may be over, but its financial impact is still being felt at Presque Isle Downs and Casino. The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown, and Churchill Downs is its parent company. Presque Isle Downs & Casino in potential danger of closing — Here's who it will impact It also kicks off Presque's racing season, which starts on May 19. Presque Isle Downs and Casino's senior director of operations, Matthew Ennis, said they always see a boost on Kentucky Derby day. Blind Tiger receives investment of nearly $200K thanks to PA program He said they are one of the few places that you can go legally and wager on the derby. 'We had a great weekend, it was a lot of fun. We saw an increase in our handle over last year, which was the 150th derby. We saw an increase of six percent over that last year, which was rather unexpected, but we'll take it,' said Ennis. This will be Presque Isle Downs and Casino's 18th season of live horse racing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJET/WFXP/
