McDowell Unveils New Innovation Center for Students
After three years of construction, renovations at McDowell High School are finally complete, and school officials are celebrating the opening of a new state-of-the-art learning space designed to prepare students for the future. District leaders welcomed visitors today for a tour of the new McDowell Innovation Center, a
Asbury Woods to Celebrate Winnie the Pooh’s 100th Birthday
Asbury Woods will welcome families and Winnie the Pooh fans of all ages to its third annual Winnie the Pooh's Asbury Adventure on September 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Andrew J. Conner Nature Center. This year's event carries special significance as it coincides with the beloved bear's 100th birthday cel
Ursuline College Campus Sees Record-Breaking Enrollment
The Ursuline College campus of Gannon University is starting the 2026 to 2027 academic years with record-breaking enrollment, full residence halls and expanding athletic programs as it enters its first full academic year under Gannon University leadership. University officials announced that 148 incoming first-time, fu
Golf Tournament Drives Support for Erie Homelessness
Golfers took to the fairways at Mound Grove Golf Course on Wednesday for the annual Housing 'Fore' All Erie’s Homeless Charity Golf Tournament, an event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Erie community. The tournament brought together community members, sponsors,
Second Harvest Food Bank Connects Families With Food and Resources at Perry Square Fair
The Second Harvest Food Bank brought food and resources to Perry Square Saturday morning for its Food, Health & Help Fair, giving families a chance to pick up fresh produce while connecting with local organizations focused on health, wellness and hunger prevention. As soon as people arrived at Perry Square,...
Findley Lake Harvest Festival 2026
It’s once again time for the annual Findley Lake Harvest Festival. Findley Lake is a small hamlet located about twenty miles west of Bemus Point, and it is known for hosting amazing festivals throughout the year. This year’s Harvest Festival will take place near the corners of Rt. 426 and Rt. 430 from September 4th to
Attempted homicide, arson charges dismissed for 4th St. fire suspect
(WJET/WFXP)– Several charges against an Erie man, including attempted homicide and arson, have been dismissed after he was accused of intentionally flicking a cigarette that investigators said started a house fire in the City of Erie while eight people were inside. Online court documents show 46-year-old Carlos Mathis
USDA to purchase $20M of grape juice from local growers
Some good news for area grape growers, and just weeks before harvest.
Deadly Fire Case Moves Forward
The mother of three children who died in a March 29 apartment fire was held for court after a preliminary hearing lasting nearly three hours. Judge Paul Bizzarro ordered charges against Danozjna Williams to proceed following prosecution testimony.
Erie father pleads no contest to 2024 assault, endangerment of toddler
(WJET/WFXP)– One of two parents charged in the wake of their then 2-year-old son suffering a critical head injury that required flying to Pittsburgh has pleaded no contest to several charges. Online court documents show 28-year-old Mathew Engle of Erie pleaded no contest to aggravated assault and two separate counts of

















