Fit Plus kicks off annual Back-to-School Supply-a-Thon
A local gym is getting involved in the week of giving back to Erie, but in their own way, that incorporates fitness. Fit Plus kicked off their annual Back-to-School Supply-a-Thon. The initiative gives members the option of either bringing in school supplies for the classroom or donating financially to the total...
Local groups hold back-to-school event for North East students
Students in North East are getting ready for this upcoming school year with an extra boost. The North East Council of Churches and the North East PA Lions Club held a back-to-school distribution event on Wednesday. Both organizations worked as a team to help meet the needs of students of the North East School...
Born in the 814! Newborns Celebrate Erie Pride
Newborns at Magee-Womens, UPMC Hamot are celebrating Erie Pride with special 814 onesies. The onesies, donated by Erie Apparel, mark 814 Day and highlight the community's love for the region. Parents, staff, and even C-Wolf from the Erie SeaWolves are joining the fun. This campaign aims to welcome Erie's newest...
Concerns for Lake Erie’s water quality spark following closure of Beach 11
Beach 11 at Presque Isle State Park has been closed due to elevated E. coli levels, disappointing visitors like Marissa Rock from Pittsburgh. Park officials decided to close Beach 11 after observing elevated average E. coli levels during July, which posed health risks to swimmers. “It’s good, it’s safe that...
Remembering Our Veterans: Father and Son
Erie Resident Matt Summerell served in the Air National Guard for three years. He comes from a family of service. His brother served, along with his Dad and Grandfathers. Matt's father, Staff Sgt. Richard Summerell of Franklin, Virginia, was killed in a plane crash on March 3, 2001. Virginia Guard...
Working on Safer Routes to School
Thousands of kids in Erie are about to start walking to school again. Erie’s Public Schools is continuing its work to make that walk safer. They said most of their students walk to school. “There is no higher priority for Erie’s Public Schools than ensuring the safety of our...
Rare sightings of Lake Erie jellyfish have people buzzing
PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio — Rarely seen Lake Erie freshwater jellyfish have created an Internet buzz after being spotted first in Presque Isle Bay near Erie, Pa., and most recently this week near the shorelines of Middle Bass Island and South Bass Island. Those reveling in the excitement include the newly reopened and...
Reform Alliance hosts discussion on stigma of parolees
In the wake of the Marchello Woodard shooting, a community discussion was held on Wednesday evening to address the stigma of parolees and those on probation. The Reform Alliance hosted the discussion at the Second Baptist Church on East 26th Street. The group of more than a dozen people heard from parolees, church...
Celebrating Mother Mary Beth Kennedy — Community of Caring honors her legacy
The Erie Community of Caring honored the legacy of its founder on Thursday, on the day she would have turned 99. Mother Mary Beth Kennedy built a legacy of kindness and philanthropy not just in Erie, but even across the world in Africa. On Thursday morning, that legacy was honored across the street from the […]
Diocese of Erie provides update on alleged fake Corvette raffle investigation
An update has been provided regarding the allegedly fake raffle hosted by a local church. The Diocese of Erie said in a new statement that they will attempt to give refunds to those who purchased tickets for the Corvette raffle fundraiser hosted by St. Jude Parish, where a pastor, Father Ross Miceli, allegedly...
