Police departments sometimes encounter dangerous and volatile situations where a stronger and more focused response is necessary. That’s the purpose of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams. These situations can take place anywhere and in order for SWAT to be properly prepared, they need to train in a variety of environments. In a conversation […]
Mellon Center Receives Cost Estimates for Repairing Damages From Vandalism
When three juvenile males broke into the Mellon Veterans Outreach Center and vandalized the interior, damage was much more extensive than first reported. Richard Mellon explained, not only did they pour paint on the floors and down the stairways, but they also opened the largest cooler in one of the commercial kitchens and covered the […]
NE Police Apprehend Three Juvenile Males Vandalizing Mellon Veterans Center
At approximately 2:15PM Wednesday, July 16th, three juvenile males were apprehended inside Miller Hall on the Mellon Veterans Outreach Center campus. They were discovered pouring paint on the floor and stairways in the building, which will require a difficult and costly cleanup. North East police were called and responded immediately and took the juveniles into […]
Mellon Heritage Veterans Outreach Campus Website Now Live
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, […]