East Springfield Community Newsletter for Tuesday, May 12
Good morning! It’s May 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be mostly sunny and pleasantly warm. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 78 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Diverse Erie Awards BIPOC Businesses Funding for Advancement
Diverse Erie will be celebrating the 2026 Small Business Mini-Grant Initiative recipients at an award ceremony on May 22 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the Erie County Community College and will be attended by Diverse Erie leadership and Board of Commissioners, local elected officials, and community leaders.
Daytime Work Planned for Interstate 90 in Girard Township
(WJET/WFXP) — Drivers who use Interstate 90 this week should expect some delays, with PennDOT set to start paving about three miles of the road in Girard Township. PennDOT said they expect work to start paving I-90 between mile markers 11 and 14 in Girard as part of their plans to repair the interstate from […]
Rabies vaccines to be distributed in Chautauqua County
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Rabies prevention efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will take place this month in parts of Chautauqua County to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies. Aircraft will distribute small quantities of an oral rabies vaccine throughout northern Chautauqua County from May 18 through May 25. O
Brian Gorman Joins Millcreek Township General Authority
Brian Gorman has been appointed by the Millcreek Township Supervisors unanimously to join the Millcreek Township General Authority (MTGA). The MTGA now has five board members. Gorman currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Waldameer & Water World. In this role he oversees operations and long-term planning. As a
Millcreek Woman at Forefront of Township Cleanup Efforts
Betsy Wiest a local resident in Millcreek Township is leading a community-wide litter cleanup. All within the community are encouraged to get involved in this initiative in hopes to make a visible difference throughout the township. Trash bags, gloves, and safety vests can be picked up at the township building....
Recent U.S. Airport Incidents Raise Safety Questions
Recent incidents at major U.S. airports, including Denver and Newark, have drawn national attention and raised concerns about aviation safety. While the events are alarming, experts emphasize that air travel remains one of the safest forms of transportation. In Denver, tragedy struck just days ago when an individual wa
Mom’s Walmart Alibi Falls Apart After Children’s Fire Deaths
'Your house is on fire': Woman left 3 children home alone to die with mattress and couch blocking escape routes then told cops she was at Walmart, police say – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Erie, Pennsylvania – A 22-year-old mother faces multiple serious charges after authorities say sh
Ascension Day service upcoming at area’s oldest church
RINGTOWN – An annual celebration is set at the oldest church in our area. Faithful will gather at the Old White Church, St. Paul’s Union Church, at Brandonville Road and Cemetery Hill in Union Township this Thursday, May 14 at 10am for the annual Ascension Day Service. Rev....
$1.2 Million to Upgrade McCray Road Sidewalk in Fairview Pa.
PennDOT has announced that over $74 million has been awarded to 72 projects in 38 counties from the Shapiro Administration. These projects would work to improve create pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improve access to public transportation, create safe routes to schools, create trail projects that serve a transporta

















