There’s still much work to be done on the Mellon Heritage Veterans Campus before many of the programs are fully operational, but progress is being made and the website is up and running which will have many additions in the coming days. So many of us in the North East community are glad to see […]
Attention Veterans: Barbecue at the Mellon Veterans Outreach Campus
Attention veterans: To kick off the Labor Day weekend, the Mellon Veterans Outreach Campus is inviting you to a barbecue today, August 30th from 11:30 to 1:00. Please join us on the grounds of the Ridge Building, 16 West Division Street, North East, PA. We are looking forward to gathering with you for food and […]
Multiple Projects Currently Underway at Mellon Veterans Outreach Center
There are a number of projects currently underway at the Mellon Veterans Outreach Center, but not many in our community are aware of what’s happening. I thought you might like a little inside information to show you things aren’t sitting still and after discussions with Richard Mellon and Dan Adamus, here’s what I found. Chapel […]
Mellon Heritage Foundation Suing Multiple Parties Over Issues Involving Purchase of Former Mercyhurst/Granite Ridge
The Mellon Heritage Foundation is suing the Erie County Assessment Board for its refusal to grant tax exempt status to most of the former Mercyhurst, then Granite Ridge, property. In a story appearing on GoErie.com, the county stated a large portion of the property is not yet being used for charitable programs and therefore is […]
Flag Raising Ceremony Program for Veteran’s Center Dedication
The ceremony for the formal dedication and flag raising at the Mellon Veteran’s Outreach Center will take place 12:00 to 12:40 PM, February 17th and the program of activities is available now. All veterans are encouraged to attend. The full program is available at the link below: Mellon Center Flag Raising and Dedication Ceremony
All Properties Purchased by Mellon Heritage Foundation Now Listed in Property Transfers
All of the individual properties included in the sale of the former Mercyhurst/Granite Ridge campus to the Mellon Heritage Foundation are now listed in the Erie County property transfers. The North East Borough properties include: Bank Street North Lake Street North Pearl Street The North East Township properties include: Bank Street 10943 Sunset Drive Freeport […]
Mellon Heritage Foundation Completes Purchase of Former Mercyhurst Property
After M. Richard Mellon’s tour of the property earlier this month following his down payment of $2 million to purchase the parcel from the Ehrenfeld Companies, it was announced yesterday that the $3.3 million sale is now final. The Erie Times News reports they received an email from Mellon stating: “As of 10:23 (a.m.) today, […]