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Ann Silverthorn
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July 13th, 2026
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The historic piano served Millcreek, Fairview, and McKean. Now it’s missing. . .
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Ann Silverthorn
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July 6th, 2026
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When one bequeaths money for a specific good, it’s often to leave a legacy—something to keep alive the values they held dear. Over time, though, immediate memories of the donor’s vision fade. Times, values, and cultures change. The donor’s original vision may not hold as much importance to future generations, but it is still important…
I always thought I didn’t care for Lisa Kudrow. Turns out, I just didn’t like Phoebe Buffay. My aversion to Phoebe on Friends kept me from trying out The Comeback on HBO Max/Disney+/Hulu. One day, I was rowing in the basement, and whatever it was I was watching ended before I my time was up,…
The following content contains emails, and a statement, about the recent decision by the Erie School Board to dissolve the Stadium Commission. It is true that the Erie community raised most of the funds for construction of the stadium, and it is also true that the Erie School District has contributed to the maintenance and…
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Ann Silverthorn
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May 6th, 2026
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Out of curiosity, I recently dug through the particulars of the old Kmart property in Millcreek Township, a suburb west of the City of Erie, PA. What I found may shed some light on the situation. A long-term lease is often cited as the reason this property stands largely vacant, but any lease can be…
