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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
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Donations currently being collected for Sarah's Great Giveaway
Some of us may have useful things in our house that we no longer need. For the last five years, local organization Sarah Reed Children's Center has been on a mission to make sure those in the community receive the necessities they need. ANNA Shelter looking for new home for 15 abandoned cats One employee created an event where she wanted to get these items to people who would really benefit from them. 'I had a bunch of duplicates of things that I didn't need, but I really wanted to make sure they went to people that really needed them and not just some thrift store or the junk yard or anything like that,' said Mandy Longstreth, special events manager and executive assistant to the CEO at Sarah Reed. Sarah's Great Giveaway will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at their St. Ann's campus, located at 1020 East 10th Street. Anyone is invited to attend, and all the items are free to the public to take what they need. Until then, they are collecting new and gently used items, including school supplies, children's clothing, toiletries and more. 'We get a lot of appreciation, thanks you's. We end up with a local refuge and immigrant populations, which is really exciting too,' said Longstreth. Donations can be dropped off at any Tendto Credit Union branch. 'This year is off to a really great start. At our west branch, they actually had to empty the bin a couple times. They have several boxes and bags already put away for when we collect everything at the end,' said Pam Palotas, vice president of brand marketing at Tendto Credit Union. Erie Co. High School students participate in Teen Driver Safety Competition Palotas said the credit union values charitable outreach and giving back to the place where we live. She and Longstreth both agreed that whether it's time or items, Erie is a giving community. 'It's an amazing thing to see, and it really just makes you feel good about being part of Erie,' said Longstreth. On Friday, May 2, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., JET24/FOX66 will be having a public drive-thru donation drop off here at the studio on Peach Street as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Health
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Erie girl who beat cancer gets special invitation from Make-A-Wish
After battling cancer for about two years, a local seven-year-old will be heading to Walt Disney World. Bella Potter and her mom, Autumn, just received an invitation from Make-A-Wish to attend the One Upon a Wish Party. Erie County DOH holds MMR vaccine clinic amid measles outbreak Bella was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma. She has gone through nine rounds of chemotherapy in addition to other treatments. Her mom said she is cancer-free, but it was a rough journey to get there Erie Co. High School students participate in Teen Driver Safety Competition 'Emotionally, that was a big challenge because this is something that no parent ever wants to experience. I always say when I gave birth to her you could not have told me five years later that this would have been our reality, it was absolutely devastating,' Autumn said. Bella said believing in God got her through treatments and she's most excited to see Disney princesses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Automotive
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Erie Co. High School students participate in Teen Driver Safety Competition
Dozens of Erie County High School students took part in a Teen Driver Safety Competition on Tuesday. Roughly 45 students were challenged through a series of obstacles on a course, pre-trip vehicle assessments, perception and written tests. EHCA residents bust a move at adult prom The competition is put on by several community safety partners in hopes of encouraging safe driving habits in young people as the summer approaches. 'Once you get your driver's license, you don't do any of that anymore. This is the perfect opportunity to bring back what you had to learn to get your driver's license,' said Dale Knox, safety specialist at Vorzik Transport and PMTA representative. 'With what they learn here, they will carry with them for the rest of their driving career.' Outdoor Classroom opens for the season at ExpERIEnce Children's Museum The first place winner gets $1,000, $500 for second and $300 for third place. The school with the highest average score also gets $500 for its student council. Knox hopes to expand this into a state competition. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Health
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Erie County DOH holds MMR vaccine clinic amid measles outbreak
The Erie County Department of Health is taking action in response to a measles outbreak in Erie County. The director of public health, Erin Mrenak, said Erie County entered outbreak status according to the CDC's definition, and provided a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine clinic to the community. Erie County DOH declares measles outbreak amid fifth reported case The clinic, which took place at the Zem Zem Shrine Club, allowed additional vaccination resources. The director said pre-registration is available, and about 60 people have signed up as of Tuesday morning, when the clinic started. Erie Co. High School students participate in Teen Driver Safety Competition 'MMR vaccine is really important to get if you're not vaccinated or not sure of your vaccine status. It prevents you from getting disease in 97% of cases, and it's a very safe and effective vaccine,' said Mrenak. The clinic continues until 6:30 p.m Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
