The big news yesterday was the early morning manhunt in Erie around the 26th Street and Brown Avenue area. Police responded to a call around 4 a.m. only to be confronted with gun shots and a home set on fire. Robert Daniels, 42, is suspected in causing the mayhem. Daniels’ remains were found in the burnt out home on the 1300 hundred block of W. 25th Street. It’s still unclear why events unfolded as they did. Commentor Ron had this to say:
From looking at the ErieCountyGov.org info, Daniel’s house was either purchased 4 years ago and refinanced a year ago, or purchased by him a year ago after someone lived there for 4 years. Either way, he had a Survivorship Deed on the house, which I’m assuming means the woman inherits the property if she was named in the deed.
Joel Natalie at Press and Tower had this to say:
I was riveted by pictures and accounts from 12 News’ Emily Matson as she related the situation from the area around the west side Tops Market.
If you live near that area, what was it like and how did you receive information about what was going on and to stay in your home (preferably your basement)?
The roads are slick out there this morning with a number of delays or cancellations reported. Make sure you plan ahead and take your time traveling.
Yesterday was a big day for Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper who took the oath of office from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Wall Street Journal blog Independent Street has identified Dahlkemper as 1 of 24 incoming representatives having small business experience.
Robert Liebel, 47, has pled guilty to charges that he stole cocaine from a city of Erie police evidence locker. Liebel was on the force 22 years and recently completed a stint in rehab. He is scheduled to be sentenced in March.
Eight students from the Miami University Glee Club where involved in a car accident yesterday on I-90. One of the vans in a caravan traveling to Buffalo, New York for a concert veered off the highway around 10:40 a.m because the driver fell asleep. The student who was driving and his passengers are all OK with no life threatening injuries.
MTR Gaming, who own Presque Isle Downs, has fired Robert Blatt, an executive vice president who had attempted to purchase the company with ex-CEO Ted Arneault. Guess they didn’t like that very much. He’ll continue to serve on the board of directors.
Erica Erwin at the Erie Times-News has an interesting story about the beavers at Frontier Park who have been knocking down trees. The city is responsible for trapping the beavers and moving them to a new location.
The Erie Otters play the London Knights tonight at the Tullio. Game begins at 7 p.m. and you can purchase tickets here. The Otters will be away this weekend playing the Owen Sound Attack Friday and Saturday nights.
The Erie BayHawks fell to the Tulsa 66′ers last night by a score of 94-85. Erik Daniels led the ‘Hawks with 20 points. The ‘Hawks play the Albuquerque Thunderbirds tonight and return to Erie for a Friday game against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and a Saturday game against the Iowa Energy. You can get tickets here.
The Gannon men’s basketball team dropped three spots after its first loss of the season and is ranked seventh in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC)/Division II Top 25 poll released Tuesday afternoon.
The Mercyhurst College wrestling squad continues its climb in the national rankings, sliding up one spot to ninth in the latest NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Poll. Two Lakers are also ranked in the top eight of their respective weight classes.
The Cleveland Indians signed pitcher Carl Pavano to a one-year contract yesterday. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2007.
Discover Presque Isle’s winter wonderland on snowshoes during the Little Naturalist: Snowshoeing on Presque Isle event on January 7, 2009 from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Presque Isle Rotary Pavilion. The event is perfect for kids ages 3 to 6 accompanied with an adult. No fee but is registration required. For more information call 833-7424 or visit the website.
The Young Erie Professionals (YEP) organization will be holding itsJanuary Happy Hour at the Twelve O’ One Restaurant & Wine Bar on 1201 State. The event will be tomorrow, January 08, beginning at 5:30 and ending at 7:30 p.m.
View this past Sunday’s comprehensive events list to see a list of events for the week and months ahead. If you would like your event posted here, please contact us via our online form.
Posted on January 7, 2009 at 7:30 am | Comments |
Tags: Frontier Park, Kathy Dahlkemper, Miami University, MTR Gaming, Presque Isle Downs and Casino, Robert Blatt, Robert Daniels, Robert Liebel
A critical shortage of blood has developed as a result of low donor turnout during the holidays. Levels of blood dropped across the board with the supply of type O Positive falling to critically low levels. The Community Blood Bank was able to ‘borrow’ 50 units of type O Positive blood from Indiana over the weekend but levels remain critically low.
January is National Blood Donor Month! The reason Congress chose January is because it is one of the hardest months of the year on the nation’s blood supply. To celebrate National Blood Donor Month the CBB is giving away a 42″ Hi Def Plasma TV to one lucky donor this January. Everyone who tries to give blood at any CBB blood drive now through January 31st is automatically entered to win.
“We hope we gets some extra donors this week.” Said Dan Desrochers Director of Marketing at the blood bank. “Start your New Year right by saving a life.”
All donors are strongly encouraged to donate at the Community Blood Bank, 2646 Peach Street. Community Blood Bank is open from 9a.m. 6p.m. Monday through Friday and until 7:30pm Tuesday night and Saturday 9a.m.-12:30 p.m. Photo ID required.
Posted on January 6, 2009 at 3:00 pm | Comments |
This morning’s manhunt and area lockdown has ended, and police believe the suspect, Robert Daniels, 42, may have died inside one the houses he set on fire.
Most streets have reopened, but Blessed Sacrament school remains closed. WSEE is reporting that West Communications remains locked down as Daniels was recently fired from there and may remain locked down until they have complete proof that Daniels perished in one of the house fires.
We’ll have more on this in tomorrow’s news post.
Posted on January 6, 2009 at 10:59 am | Comments |
Tags: Robert Daniels
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