Erie’s Newest Clowns Are Working to Save Their Building
A new generation of ERIEsistible Clowns is stepping up to help save the organization's longtime home, organizing a community rummage sale later this month to raise money for a building facing thousands of dollars in repairs and back taxes. The group is working to raise about $10,000 to address financial...
Waterfront manufacturing proposal advances in City Council
A new manufacturing facility could be built on Erie’s waterfront, and at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, council members voted to advance to the next stage of the process. The Nine Ships Company submitted a request via a consulting firm for waterfront conditional use at a property on the...
Multiple Fire Departments Respond to House Fire in Wattsburg
Firefighters from Fuller Hose Company #1 in North East assisted with a working structure fire in Wattsburg on August 5. Just after 11 a.m., the department was dispatched as part of a second-alarm assignment to the 14000 block of Creek Road. Engine 202 responded with a crew of six firefighters.
State Police Search for Suspect in Erie Theft Case
The Pennsylvania State Police Erie Station is investigating a recent theft in Erie County. The pictured individual stole a phone and chime debit card before visiting several locations in Erie. The suspect made 22 different successful transactions with a total value of $867.28 without the victim’s knowledge or permissio
Free Lighthouse Climbs in Erie for National Lighthouse Day
Erie County residents will have the opportunity to celebrate National Lighthouse Day with free admission and tower climbs at two of the region's most iconic landmarks thanks to sponsorship from Highmark BlueCross BlueShield. The annual observance, held on August 7, commemorates the signing of the Act for the Establishm
St. Paul Center Set for Renovation
The St. Paul Center is undergoing a significant renovation to become St. Paul's Neighborhood Center, aiming to bolster food access and community support through a partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank and the Mazzini Charitable Foundation.
Girard Sunflower Festival
Sunflowers reach peak bloom as Girard festival returns with art, music and new locally made spirit.
St. John the Baptist Parish is this week’s winner of Loving Giving Local
Each week, JET 24/FOX 66/YourErie.com teams up with Superstore Joe and the Auto Express Resale Center to give back to one local nonprofit making a difference in the community. St. John the Baptist Parish is this week’s winner of $250, part of Loving Giving Local. Tune in to JET 24 Action News at 5 p.m. to watch St. […]
Erie Art Company receives funds for building renovation
The Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority awarded a $100,000 grant to help revitalize a historic building in downtown Erie. The funding will support the Erie Art Company and FEED Media Center in their efforts to renovate the exterior of their shared space. The investment is provided through the authority’s Anchor...
The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from July 21, 2026
The County Council meeting began at 6 p.m. on July 21. Councilwoman Schauerman was absent. During public comments, Cyndi Treiber condemned the excessive use of force against those arrested in Erie County and subpar medical care after arrests. Constituent Jen Paulson added to Treiber's statements, discussing a $1.1 mill

















