Erie 'cemetery jet' could take flight without new sponsor

Man dies after falling 45 feet into trash pit

Good afternoon! Here's a look at AP's general news coverage today in Pennsylvania. For questions about the state report, contact the Philadelphia bureau at 215-561-1133. Ron Todt is on the desk. Editor Larry Rosenthal can be reached at 215-446-6631 or lrosenthal@ap.org. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date. Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter APNewsNow versions of the stories below, along with updates. Also please note: The AP is moving election test reports for the November Pennsylvania general election on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1-3 p.m. These test tables are NOT for publication, broadcast or use online. TOP STORIES: CHILD VACCINATIONS-NEWS GUIDE A look at vaccination rates in Pennsylvania, and what exemptions are allowed. In the past, Pennsylvania has held the second-lowest vaccination rate in the U.S. By Megan Trimble. UPCOMING: About 400 words. EXCHANGE: EXCHANGE-CEMETERY JET ERIE — The fighter jet is a local landmark. The Korean War-era F-94 Starfire has been stationed along Interstate 90, in the veterans' section of Erie County Memorial Gardens, for almost 50 years. It's a symbol of the men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces. It's also a symbol of the Summit Township cemetery. "Everybody I talk to about the cemetery says, 'That's where the jet is,'" Erie County Memorial Gardens sales manager Joe Monaco said. "People from out of town come here to see it." But the aging landmark is deteriorating and in need of some TLC. Valerie Myers, Erie Times-News. SENT: About 890 words. IN BRIEF: TRASH PIT-FATAL FALL — Authorities say a man died after falling 45 feet into a suburban Philadelphia trash pit. HOUSE FIRE-ARREST — Authorities say a man was arrested after allegedly tying up his estranged wife and threatening her with a gun before setting her western Pennsylvania home on fire. SPORTS: FBN--JETS-STEELERS PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1), fresh off a romp over Kansas City, host the struggling New York Jets (1-3) on Sunday. The Jets have won just once in Pittsburgh in franchise history. Game begins at 1 p.m. By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. FBN--EAGLES-LIONS DETROIT — The NFC East-leading and undefeated Philadelphia Eagles have a shot to win their first four games for the first time since 2004 against the Detroit Lions, who have lost three straight since opening the season with a win. By Larry Lage. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 1 p.m. EDT. ___ If you have stories of regional or statewide interest, please email them to phillyap@ap.org. If you have photos of regional or statewide interest, please send them to the AP state photo center in New York, 888-273-6867. For access to AP Exchange and other technical issues, contact AP Customer Support at apcustomersupport@ap.org or 877-836-9477. MARKETPLACE: Calling your attention to the Marketplace in AP Exchange, where you can find member-contributed content from Pennsylvania and other states. The Marketplace is accessible on the left navigational pane of the AP Exchange home page, near the bottom. For both national and state, you can click "All" or search for content by topics such as education, politics and business.

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