Council Provides Funds for Vietnam Veterans Memorial - WICU12/WSEE Erie, PA News, Sports, Weather and Events

Council Provides Funds for Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Posted: Updated:
By Paul Wagner - email

Erie City Council today gave a boost to fundraising efforts for phase two work on Erie's Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

 Phase one was dedicated last November. But the vets need about $170,000 for the second, and final phase. That work will include six tablets describing the history of the war.

 Council today approved $5,000 for the project. Organizers hope they can raise the rest of the money this year, so phase two can be finished by Veterans Day.

 Vietnam Veteran Tim Doyle said, "We're hoping to talk to anybody and everybody to see if we can get enough funds to really achieve our goal of November 11th."

 The memorial is located between State Street and Glenwood Park Avenue near West 26th Street.

Submit your event now
Upload Your Photo/Video!

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Popular Stories

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:35:24 GMT
    Local animal shelters are gaining national recognition. The A.N.N.A. Shelter and the Humane Society beat out 700 shelters across the country to win the Pedigree Feeding Project. With that prize, comes
    The A.N.N.A. Shelter and the Humane Society beat out 700 shelters across the country to win the Pedigree Feeding Project.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:36:59 GMT
    We first reported Friday night that two separate motorcycle accidents sent three people to the hospital. Now we've learned that one of those accidents claimed the life a woman. Millcreek Police say
    We first reported Friday night that two separate motorcycle accidents sent three people to the hospital. Now we've learned that one of those accidents claimed the life a woman.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 12:23 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:23:51 GMT
    An all terrain vehicle accident in East Mead Township late Friday claimed a life. State police say 43-year-old Timothy Waddingham Jr. of Guys Mills lost control of his A-T-V on a curve on Hinkson road
    An all terrain vehicle accident in East Mead Township late Friday claimed a life. State police say 43-year-old Timothy Waddingham Jr. of Guys Mills lost control of his A-T-V on a curve on Hinkson road

  • Friday, April 5 2013 1:08 PM EDT2013-04-05 17:08:04 GMT
    Click HERE to go to the weather page
    Click HERE to go to the weather page

  • Friday, May 17 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:50:22 GMT
    Two accidents happening within five minutes of each other, have landed at least three people in the hospital.The first accident happened Friday night at 9:25 p.m. near the intersection of Route 8 and Gore
    Two accidents happening within five minutes of each other, have landed at least three people in the hospital.The first accident happened Friday night at 9:25 p.m. near the intersection of Route 8 and Gore

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:09:49 GMT
    Neighbors in Waterville are shocked and afraid after a deadly home invasion early Saturday morning.34-year-old James Safadi was shot in his Waterville Township home and three suspects are still on the
    Neighbors in Waterville are shocked and afraid after a deadly home invasion early Saturday morning.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:50:34 GMT
    Three suspects are still on the loose after an-early morning home invasion and murder in Waterville Township and investigators say the death of 34-year-old James Safadi was not a random act of violence.
    Investigators say the home invasion death of 34-year-old James Safadi in Waterville was not a random act of violence. They believe the local business owner was targeted.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:16:59 GMT
    With so many college graduations this month, we wanted to know if any grads will be staying in Erie, or if the job market has them heading elsewhere. Unfortunately for today's graduates, getting a diploma
    With so many college graduations this month, we wanted to know if any grads will be staying in Erie, or if the job market has them heading elsewhere.
Powered by WorldNow
3514 State St. Erie, PA 16508
Newsroom: (814)454-8812
Toll Free: 1(800)454-8812
Business offices: (814)454-5201
WICU FCC Filing
WSEE FCC Filing
Share:
Share Stories
Submit your stories to our site!
Share Photos
Share your photos in our community galleries
Mobile:
Mobile Site
Be sure to stay constantly updated with the power of WICU12 and WSEE at your fingertips
Free Android App
Free iPhone App
Free iPad App
Storm Tracker App
Droid
iPhone
iPad
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WICU. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
                   WICU/WSEE - 3514 State Street Erie, PA 16508 - (814) 454-5201 - info@wicu12.com