Today’s Top Stories: July 30, 2026
Erie County ends tiny home project saga, sells them for $1 each Erie County has officially ended its tiny homes project by selling the unfinished units to local non-profits for $1 each. The decision follows a termination announcement in April after the county determined the project could not be completed as originally
Erie FC Girls 09/10 National Champions
The Erie FC 2009-10 girls team captured a National Championship in Denver Colorado. They were led by Elvir VIlla and Jake Berg.
South bests North in District 10 All-Star Softball Game
District 10 high school softball all-star game: South All-Stars 8, North All-Stars 0
9 Small Towns Where $40,000 a Year Goes a Long Way in Retirement
Retirement math has gotten harder in recent years, with grocery bills, homeowners insurance, and healthcare premiums all climbing faster than most fixed incomes can keep up with. Yet a fixed budget of $40,000 a year still stretches surprisingly far in the right zip code. The towns below were chosen because they combine
A Strong Vincent Class that Soared Above and Beyond
The 1981 class of Strong Vincent High school has had over 20 graduates enter the military, either active duty or reserves. Erie native Ward Litzenberg is part of that class. He spent over three decades serving his Country. Has also inspired by his grandfather and father, both Veterans and his...
Popular bagpipe musician to play sold-out Centennial Hall show
An internet-famous musician and local university alum is returning to Erie on Friday for a sold-out performance. Ally the Piper, a social media sensation with over 6 million followers across her platforms, is most known for her classic rock covers on the bagpipes. Growing up in eastern New York, Ally said she became fa
Vigil Honors Three Young Lives Lost in Erie House Fire
Nearly four months after a devastating house fire claimed the lives of three young children, family members, neighbors, and community supporters returned to East 26th Street Thursday evening to remember the lives that were lost and continue the community's healing. The vigil, organized by the Benedictines for Peace, ho
Five People Hospitalized Following Ash Street Fire
Five people were transported to UPMC Hamot following a late-night fire on Ash Street near East Seventh Street on Thursday, according to Erie Fire Marshal Donald Sauer. “Three of those people are probably going to Pittsburgh due to their injuries,” Sauer said. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene...
Girard Gears Up for Three-Day Dan Rice Days Festival
Dan Rice Days returns to Girard this week, bringing three days of entertainment, community traditions and family-friendly activities to downtown beginning Thursday. The annual festival, running through Saturday, celebrates the life and legacy of Dan Rice, the famed 19th-century circus entertainer, entrepreneur and show
Pedestrian struck by SUV on West 26th in Millcreek
A portion of West 26th Street in Millcreek Township was closed down Wednesday night after a crash. Police and firefighters were called to the 2800 block of West 26th around 9:15 p.m. Initial reports indicated the crash may have involved a pedestrian, but that could not be confirmed at the scene. The westbound lanes of

















