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26-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Memorial Day marks busy time of year for Waldameer
Waldameer Park representatives said they've been enjoying a nice start to their summer season as they welcomed thousands of people to the park on Memorial Day. Waldameer's Chief Operating Officer Brian Gorman said many people have been eager to get out and enjoy the nice weather after what's been a cold and rainy May. PA Soldiers' & Sailors' Home holds Memorial Day ceremony He said their new ride, the Time Twister, has been well-received and that people are excited to be back in the park with family. 'We come to Waldameer every year on Memorial Day. We love it, and wanted to check out the new ride,' said Ashley Strello, who was visiting Waldameer with family. NFL Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff makes stop in Erie to sign autographs, raise funds 'Being able to have the option for families to come and enjoy our park on a day like this, it's a great holiday weekend and is the unofficial start of summer. We have great areas to relax, cook food, and enjoy time with the family, which is what we're all about. It's about family and having safe fun here. That's what it's all about,' said Gorman. While the park has been open every weekend since May 3, Sunday marked opening day for Water World over at Waldameer. Summer hours go into full effect starting Friday, June 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Waldameer & Water World officially open for season Saturday, debuts new attractions
The fifth oldest continuously operating amusement park in the country has opened its doors once again for the season. Waldameer Park & Water World is filled with over 100 attractions for anyone in the family to enjoy. President Steve Gorman said they have been working hard to get everything prepared for the summer. 'We do a lot of maintenance work on the rides all year long, so when we reassemble them and then we just have to test them and check it all out,' said Gorman. Line spills out the door on Erie Crumbl Cookie opening day As the park reaches its 129th year, the family-owned business continues to evolve and update. They have added a new thrill ride called Time Twister this year. It's placed at the former spider location, which operated from 1977 until 2024. What people will notice the most is that the entrance to Water World has been reconstructed. Their goal is to create smoother entry and exit, reducing lines and congestion on busy days. The plaza that was formerly home to the well-known Potato Patch stand that operated for about 40 years has been replaced by a new food and beverage location called Tasty Tater. 'Which will offer the same products but also some new things like some fish and some sausage, and some shrimp,' said Gorman. Despite the rain, many people still came out to enjoy the rides. 'Sometimes it's worth the bad weather,' said Arianna Milton, who was enjoying Waldameer's first day of the season. 'We had this whole plan for a bunch of people to come, and then no one really showed up, so we're just trying to have fun.' Meteorologist Tom Atkins hosts bi-annual spring SKYWARN class Milton, along with her best friends Mary and Olivia, gets season passes every summer and looks forward to opening day all year long. They plan to ride their favorites, which include Thunder River and Ravine Flyer II, which has recently been ranked number four in USA Today's Choice Awards for best roller coaster in the United States. 'Come out, have fun. It's something to do,' said Mary Skladanowski, who was enjoying Waldameer's first day of the season. 'Summer will come and we will be ready for you,' said Gorman. Gorman said they are almost fully staffed, but they are still in need of ride operators. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
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Mercyhurst University names new director of acclaimed intelligence program
Mercyhurst University has named a new executive director of the Thomas J. Ridge Department of Intelligence Studies program. Veteran Intelligence Leader Ted Stanich is taking the reins of Mercyhurst's nationally recognized program. PA sees increase in cyber crimes — Here's how you can avoid getting scammed Illustrious background includes military service, law enforcement, national security, and emergency response. Intelligence Leader Ted Stanich can now add academia to that list. Mercyhurst University has named Stanich the new executive director of the nationally recognized Thomas J. Ridge Department of Intelligence Studies program. 'Why Mercyhurst? Mercyhurst really is a gem of a program. It was the first and it's the one that's known throughout the intelligence community,' Stanish said Stanich said he was also drawn to the interdisciplinary strengths of this liberal arts university. New signage seen around Liberty Park, Highmark Amphitheater takes new name 'The intel community right now, the development of the skills and the breadth of threats are contingent to emphasize that we need people with additional skills that can pivot to a new area,' he continued. The program's namesake, Erie native and former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge, was present for the announcement. Ridge, who served as the nation's first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, said both the public and private sectors need digital intelligence professionals. 'I think the digital world offers opportunities and challenges to the proportion of which we are not aware,' Ridge said. The university's VP of strategic initiatives thinks Stanich can prepare students for this critical work. New Waldameer ride 'Time Twister' in process of being built 'He's worked in all different areas from cyber threat to crime investigation. I think he fits for what we're looking to do in the program,' John Olszowka, VP of strategic initiatives at Mercyhurst University, went on to say. Stanich will begin his new position at Mercyhurst in August. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
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New Waldameer ride ‘Time Twister' in process of being built
Waldameer Park is in the process of assembling their newest ride this week, which will be called the Time Twister. The new attraction finds its home next to the 'Whacky Shack' where the 'Spider,' which was taken down in the off-season, once sat. To celebrate 75 years, Art's Bakery hosts four-day anniversary event Parts of the new ride will continue to arrive throughout the week. It's a project that has been in the works for about a year now. Love to laugh? Check out the 2025 Flagship City Comedy Festival lineup 'It's not as spinny and dizzying as maybe the Spider that used to be there. That feeling though, is really neat, the near misses that you get. It's kind of like a vertical scrambler, I like to call it. The near misses, the spinning action, you're going to get some airtime as you're coming down. I think it's going to be a really great, thrilling family ride,' said Brian Gorman, COO of Waldameer. Their goal is for construction to finish by Monday, April 28. Throughout the next week, the ride will be tested so that it's ready for the opening day of the park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
