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2 days ago
- General
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Rookie skaters attend roller derby practice at Gem City Skate
Local athletes put on the skates Sunday morning for a unique sports experience. Rookie skaters were invited to Gem City Skate Sunday for the Erie Roller Derby's 'Fresh Meat Mixer,' a casual scrimmage for new skaters to test their skills. SeaWolves clinch series victory with shutout of Fightin' Phils Two teams skated and checked each other around the rink to try and take home the win. The skate rink's co-owner said this is the roller derby league's first major event at their rink, and they're happy to share the space. 'They're a great group to work with, they help out a lot, so it's just nice that we can give them somewhere they can call home,' said Mikhayla Dugan, co-owner of Gem City Skate. Local umpire Brian Fuller to work NCAA Division III College World Series in FNL part II 'It's very intense, honestly. I'm still a little confused about it, but like watching them going around, it's like five points each, I guess,' said spectator Yolanda Harris. Next up, Gem City Skate will be hosting a Latin night at the rink on June 7 from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Erie SeaWolves staff excited for rebranding courtesy of Last Week Tonight
The Erie SeaWolves, a minor league baseball team, have been selected for a rebranding by John Oliver's show 'Last Week Tonight.' The selection was announced during a segment on minor league baseball, where Oliver highlighted the creativity and fun promotions associated with these teams. The SeaWolves were one of 47 teams that submitted for the rebranding process. John Oliver, HBO's late-night host, to give Erie SeaWolves a complete rebrand 'I honestly thought I would find out in an email first, but basically finding out via television was pretty surprising,' said Greg Coleman, President of Erie SeaWolves Baseball. Coleman said he was surprised to learn about the team's selection for rebranding through John Oliver's television announcement. However, the rebranding comes with a catch: The SeaWolves will have no input in the process, as it will be handled entirely by the show's creative team. Coleman noted that the current team name and mascot are not particularly creative, suggesting room for improvement. Christy Buchar, Director of Merchandise for the Erie SeaWolves, expressed enthusiasm about the potential for new merchandise that will coordinate with the new branding. She hopes to sell both current and new merchandise to fans. Erie's John Oliver responds to Last Week Tonight's John Oliver With the rebranding led by 'Last Week Tonight,' the Erie SeaWolves are poised for a creative transformation that could enhance their appeal and merchandise sales. John Oliver assured fans, 'I promise this is going to be great.' All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WJET/WFXP. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WJET/WFXP staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
- Entertainment
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John Oliver, HBO's late-night host, to give Erie SeaWolves a complete rebrand
Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP) — The Erie SeaWolves were chosen overnight for a complete rebrand, selected from a list of 47 minor league baseball teams across the nation. John Oliver, the host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, chose the SeaWolves to receive a complete rebrand. From the name to the mascot, and even a theme night, Oliver promised that they would research the area, using 'all of our resources and stupidity,' to come up with something that no one else in the league has, and that can only come from Erie. Oliver said that there were a number of good reasons the SeaWolves were picked, but the main reason was that the Erie SeaWolves play baseball nowhere near the sea. 'Which, yeah, that's a problem, Erie. We can help you fix that,' he said. According to Oliver, the SeaWolves will have no input in their rebranding. The original offer included three conditions: You can't ask them any questions, you can't give them any notes, and you must do whatever ideas the show comes up with. He paraphrased his favorite wedding invitation, which said that 'you will take what we have, and you will like it.' All that needs to be done to get started is for the contract to be signed, which he said is being sent out. 'And I promise this is going to be great,' Oliver said as he closed out the show. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver airs every Sunday at 11 p.m. and can be watched exclusively on HBO Max. If you wish to watch the announcement of the picking of the Erie SeaWolves, you can find it on the most recent episode, Season 12 Episode 12 which aired May 18, 2025. This comes just over a month after Erie got attention on the show when John Oliver mentioned the canceled plans for a $300 million recycling plant for Erie, along with a historic anecdote about Mad Anthony Wayne and how his corpse was boiled in oil to have his skeleton shipped back to his home town, stating 'and thanks to the foiled recycling plant, remains the only thing I will ever know about Erie, Pennsylvania.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-05-2025
- Sport
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SeaWolves have four game winning streak snapped after loss to Curve
The Erie SeaWolves fell to the Altoona Curve by a final score of 6-4 on Saturday. The loss snaps the SeaWolves four game winning streak. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-05-2025
- Business
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EMTA kicks off Rider Appreciation Days with special offers
A local transportation business is giving back this week to Erie travelers who take the bus. The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority kicks off its Rider Appreciation Days to thank passengers for riding the bus. Erie professionals highlight their services for Mental Health Awareness Month Throughout the week, EMTA is asking travelers to submit a picture of themselves on a bus to Facebook for a chance to win a pair of SeaWolves tickets. Wednesday, the transit business will be offering travelers a free fare day, followed by rider giveaways on Thursday from the EMTA staff. Davis admin. asks county council to allocate ICE funds to county budget 'It's always important to take care of the people that take care of you.' 'It's an opportunity for us to get out of our offices and get on our buses and talk with our customer base, too, because we believe that those relationships are just as equally important as people coming on our bus and talking with their driver,' Jeremy Peterson, CEO of the EMTA. To wrap up the event, EMTA will be hosting a coffee and donuts breakfast at the Intermodal Transportation Center at 9 a.m. on Friday. 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/
