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Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
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S.O.N.S of Lake Erie celebrate start of spring with annual Ice Out Party
Now that spring has sprung, a local wildlife preservation group is getting erie back into the fishing spirit. The S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie drew in a big crowd Sunday night for their annual fundraising party. Gymnists stick the landing at PA Gymnastics Championship The ice on Lake Erie has finally melted, and that means it's time for the S.O.N.S of Lake Erie's annual Ice Out fundraiser party. Hundreds of people came to the Zem Zem Shrine Club on West 38th Street for the fundraiser, with many waiting outside in the rain to get into the building. 'This is our 44th annual Ice Out Party as we call it, because the ice is gone and there's nothing else to do, and this is how we raise money in order to support all of our activities throughout the year,' said Jerry Skrypzak, president of S.O.N.S of Lake Erie. Nearly 3,000 members make up the S.O.N.S of Lake Erie, and many of those members did their part in raising money through auctions, raffles and food sales. Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to boost school bus safety The money raised at the fundraiser will go towards the organization's events for the year, such as youth fishing events, veteran fishing trips, and also toward the organization's fish hatchery on Presque Isle Bay. 'The kids are the most important part. I mean, when we first started the club, we were all in our 40s and we would be doing construction projects and things like that. We're kind of slowing down with that, but last year we had 52 different individual outings with kids involved,' Skrypzak said. There were hundreds of people here in the Zem Zem Shrine Club, and there were a lot of people waiting in line still to get in, but there was something here for everyone. You got your auctions, there's a kids' corner, stuff to do for them as well, but the main highlight of it here today, this event is the fishing part of it. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'It's just world-renowned. You've got trout season next week opening up. We have within an hour and a half drive, a cold water trout fishery. We have the walleye. We have the walleye, smallmouth bass coming in in the bay, they're in the creeks for about another month. You know, steelhead are still hanging around, you can't beat it,' said Tim Weeks, of the 3CU Trout Association. Weeks said Erie is a great spot for fly fishing and uses his craftmanship to make various lures with the Gem City Fly Tiers. He said most fishing organizations in Erie are nothing but supportive of one another and it's a group effort to keep the fishing popular on Lake Erie. ECDH confirms case of measles in Erie Co. child To kick off trout season next Saturday, the S.O.N.S of Lake Erie will be having a youth fishing event on Presque Isle starting at 8 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Erie coffee shops go cup-to-cup at Erie's Best Coffee competition
Everyone has a different preference when it comes to coffee, and on Sunday local coffee shops competed for the title of the best cup of joe in Erie. Millions of people drink coffee every day, and on Sunday some coffee drinkers got a chance to support their favorite cup of coffee in the erie area. For many people, coffee is just the beverage you drink in the morning… But for others, the rich, dark caffeinated drink is a way of life… Sunday at the Zem Zem Shrine Club on West 38th Street, eight local coffee shops went head-to-head to prove they have the best cup of coffee in erie. 'There's just so much variety depending on where the coffee is from, so I don't think it's something that will go out of style, but you don't get tired of it,' said David Gonzalez, the event organizer. Attendees tasted all sorts of coffee from cold brews to cappuccinos and then voted which business had the best. A panel of celebrity judges also picked a 'Judges Choice' winner. This year crowning a new coffee shop, legenderie, as the victor. 'The reason we have the best cup of coffee is probably because of the atmosphere we're in. I think that it's filled with love and we're a community and I think that makes the drinks better,' said Milla Trohoske, a barista at Legenderie. Legenderie opened on Peach Street back in September, doubling as both a record store and coffee shop. But other local coffee shops also came to play at sunday's competition. We were there with Norman and Ryan, co-owners from Lucky Bean Coffee. They were voted the Best Cup of Coffee last year. I don't drink coffee too much, but I'm going to try it here to see what we think. That's good. What's in that?' 'It's got flavor notes of strawberry, honey and dark chocolate. It's a medium roast, very good for cold brew, espresso shots,' said Norman Stark, co-owner of Lucky Bean. That blend of coffee ended up being voted as Erie's best, and the Lucky Bean coffee shop on West 26th Street will hold onto the crown for another year. Stark said their coffee is ethically grown from volcanic soil in Columbia, but it's the people who work there that separates their coffee from the rest. 'I think what makes us unique is all our employees, baristas, managers, they're fully invested into our vision and long-term growth, and it makes them more willing to put more work in because they want to see that brand succeed,' Stark went on to say. One employee said Lucky Bean isn't just a coffee, but rather a family. The money raised during today's event will benefit the Saint Martin Center on Parade Street. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Business
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Tickets available for annual Erie's Best Coffee fundraising event
(WJET/WFXP) – Calling all coffee connoisseurs and caffeine consumers — One local non-profit needs help determining the best coffee in Erie. The St. Martin Center will host their Erie's Best Coffee fundraiser on Sunday, February 23, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Zem Zem Shrine Club, located at 2525 West 38th Street. Church of Nativity hosts International Cuisine Fest as way to celebrate diversity The event will, of course, feature coffee and samples from several local vendors as well as bakery treats, live music, raffles and a photo booth. Those in attendance will be able to vote on their favorite coffee alongside special 'celebrity guests.' Proceeds from Erie's Best Coffee will go towards the St. Martin Center to help further its mission to 'feed the hungry, educate children, and empower families toward self-sufficiency.' The CEO of the St. Martin Center David González emphasized the importance of Sunday's event. Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary hosts grand re-opening after months of renovations 'This event is more than just great coffee—it's about coming together as a community to make a real difference,' said David González, CEO of St. Martin Center. 'Every sip supports families in need, helping them build a brighter future.' Tickets to Erie's Best Coffee fundraiser cost $10, with children under 12 receiving free entry. Those interested in attending Sunday's event can buy tickets online, at Erie Federal Credit Union or at the door on Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Erie students put their law skills to the test at ECBA mock trial competition
Some of the region's best and brightest high school students got an inside look at our judicial system. Over the past two days, the Erie County Bar Association has hosted a mock trial competition at the Erie County Courthouse. Millcreek Twp. moving ahead with Zem Zem Shrine Club assessment About 100 students from six regional high schools competed and if it weren't for their young faces, you'd might just mistake them for actual attorney's based on their arguments. Imagine you're sitting in a courtroom for a trial. Witnesses are being questioned about the actions of a defendant, corroborating evidence, and giving in to disclosing information after being grilled by attorneys. But as arguments start to really hold their ground, you realize that these convincing arguments are coming from high school students who have practiced and researched for weeks to get ready for a mock trial competition. Several arrested on various charges after New York police chase, raid 'The mock trial event here teaches a lot of the students definite qualities on time management, personal responsibility, and it really tasks you to digging into all of the paperwork, statements and really close analysis and formulating your argument on top of that,' said Ben McCrory, the 'prosecution attorney' from Northwestern High School. Students directly took on the roles of attorneys, witnesses and timekeepers as they acted out a civil or criminal trial as both the prosecution and defense and pled their case to the jury which consisted of Erie County Bar Association practicing attorneys and judges. 'The level of commitment by the kids is really exceptional for 17, 18, maybe even 19 years old and the bravery it takes to get up in front of a mock jury, a mock judge, and all of your friends and family watching. I really commend them for the time they spent, their preparation,' said Lisa Presta, a senior partner at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP. One of the teams competing was from Northwestern High School and for some of the students, it was their first time ever in a courtroom. This was the first competition for the new coach of the mock trial team he said he was just as nervous in the courtroom as his students probably were but was proud of their accomplishments. 'How you raise objections in the courtroom, how you craft your opening arguments and your questioning, and closing statements. It's been a lot of fun getting to learn through it with them,' said Zach Petty, mock trial advisor and head coach at Northwestern High School. Teams that advance from this competition will compete in Harrisburg for a chance to represent Pennsylvania in the National High School Mock Trial Championship. 'And they take away that kind of advocacy and verbal skills that you really hope is going to continue to increase with the next generation,' Presta said. Erie County Council discusses potential salary increase for elected officials 'It's truly been a great experience. I was unsure how it was going to go, but it's been one of the best groups and experiences that I've had in my high school career,' McCrory went on to say. Students didn't immediately hear the verdict after the trial but they'll find out on Friday if their arguments held water in the eyes of the jurors. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
