Meadville Tribune Local News

Community agencies planning Children's Fair for April

2012-02-13T09:30:00-05:00

As Crawford County child abuse numbers rank among the most disturbing in the state, officials of local courts and agencies are busy finding ways to increase public awareness of child abuse and its prevention.

Ice would be nice for upcoming fishing tournaments

2012-02-13T07:30:00-05:00

The 2012 Conneaut Lake Ice Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 25, but organizer Jerry Van Tassel isn’t holding his breath when it comes to running the event as planned.

Budget, aesthetics a balancing act at Armory

2012-02-12T00:32:53-05:00

The next time there’s a moment or two to spare for quiet contemplation, pause in the vicinity of the City of Meadville’s picturesque Diamond Park. Let your eyes rest on Parkside Commons, the meticulously refurbished structure at the northeast end of the park that was once known as “the old junior high.” Make a point of focusing on the windows.

Former rockers Drywater enjoying glow from album's rebirth

2012-02-11T07:00:00-05:00

It’s funny how perceptions can differ from one person to the next; how what sparkles in one set of eyes can appear tarnished in another.

Edinboro site eyed for retirement homes

2012-02-10T23:35:05-05:00

About two years after halting expansion plans into the Conneaut Lake area, Meadville-based Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community now is looking to expand north into Erie County, possibly sometime in 2013.

Langley voted in as Meadville City Council's new member

2012-02-10T07:00:00-05:00

“Pleased” is the word that best describes Bob Langley’s response to the news that he had been selected to fill Meadville City Council’s vacant seat.

French Creek conservation group to benefit from environmentalist's talk

2012-02-10T07:00:00-05:00

When one of the world’s best known environmentalists, the author and activist Bill McKibben, speaks next week at Allegheny College, his audience will likely be putting some money where its heart is — right into French Creek.

Vernon Police chief suspects 'human interaction' in Sunday fire

2012-02-10T07:00:00-05:00

An investigation is continuing into a weekend fire that destroyed a historic structure in Vernon Township, and Vernon police are urging anyone with information to give them a call.

Walker hired to fill Meadville's newest administrative position

2012-02-09T07:00:00-05:00

The City of Meadville’s soon-to-be-newest administrator is a familiar name in the area and familiar with the city.

Edinboro protest planned against proposed state budget cuts

2012-02-09T07:00:00-05:00

If you’re a student or faculty member at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, don’t be surprised if Trevor Belz, a sophomore from Saegertown, shares some strong opinions with you in the next few days — and urges your attendance at a campuswide protest planned for Tuesday.