{"id":291237,"date":"2026-09-22T02:18:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T02:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/291237\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T02:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T02:18:57","slug":"erie-man-presented-with-keep-pa-beautiful-for-litter-clean-up-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/291237\/","title":{"rendered":"Erie man presented with Keep PA Beautiful for litter clean up efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A local man is being recognized for his effort of tackling litter and illegal dumping.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Anthony Sorci was presented with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful&#8217;s Community Pride Award.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:$3M in funding announced for Presque Isle sand replenishment;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourerie.com\/news\/local-news\/3m-in-funding-announced-for-presque-isle-sand-replenishment\/?ipid=promo-link-block1\" class=\"promo-link__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0$3M in funding announced for Presque Isle sand replenishment\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sorci, who is from Fairview Township, has dedicated thousands of hours cleaning roadsides, interstate ramps and public spaces in Erie County.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sorci has found anything from cans and bottles to tires and appliances, and said he volunteers his free time after work and during the weekends to keep his hometown clean.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:Erie Irish Fest wraps up supporting local food pantry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourerie.com\/news\/local-news\/erie-irish-fest-wraps-up-supporting-local-food-pantry\/?ipid=promo-link-block2\" class=\"promo-link__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Erie Irish Fest wraps up supporting local food pantry\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;When all the snow melted, it seemed like there was more trash along the road than usual, but I recommend people adopt a highway through PennDOT; you don&#8217;t have to pay anything. They provide bags, spend an hour of your time, pick up the trash, call them and they&#8217;ll pick it up,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">State Representatives Pat Harkins and Bob Merski presented Sorci with his award.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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