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GIRARD, Pa. — A 17-year-old Pennsylvania junior firefighter died after his e-bike collided with a vehicle while he was responding to an emergency call. The Dobler Hose & Ladder Company in Girard identified the teenager as Junior Firefighter Bryce Kaufmann. The department remembered him as a dedicated junior firefighter

Local disabled veterans enjoyed a day out on the water thanks to a tradition that gives back to those who served. The S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie, along with the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home and the Erie VA, spent time out on the bay Saturday morning. Veterans were able to enjoy...

The National Firefighter Challenge kicked off Saturday morning in downtown Erie, bringing firefighters from across the globe to compete in what participants call the "Toughest Two Minutes in Sports." The first day of competition took over Perry Square, where crowds gathered to watch firefighters test their strength, en

The road to Beach 6 was closed at Presque Isle Wednesday as it underwent a major update. Crews were on the beach demolishing the bath house, which park officials said will be replaced with a new one. The same remodel is also happening on Beaches 10 and 11. Park officials said the new bath house […]

A major development in the decades-old disappearance of Sabrina Kahler unfolded Wednesday as the man charged in the case was transported to Erie from Indiana. According to Pennsylvania State Police and the Erie Cold Case Unit, David Heck was charged Tuesday afternoon before District Judge Susan Stoymeyer in Greene Town

Somewhere in northwestern Pennsylvania, tucked into the quiet town of Edinboro, there’s a place that makes you genuinely question whether you’ve accidentally wandered into a storybook. Goodell Gardens & Homestead is the kind of spot that stops you in your tracks, makes you forget whatever was stressing you...

(WJET/WFXP) — Flags in Erie County have been ordered to be lowered following the passing of a local junior firefighter. On Wednesday, September 23, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth and United States flags on all public buildings, grounds and Commonwealth facilities in Erie County to fly at half-staff in honor

The Erie Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its longtime animal ambassadors. Darla, an 11-and-a-half-year-old Visayan warty pig, passed away following unexpected complications related to anesthesia after a routine sedated veterinary exam. Zoo officials say Darla showed no signs of health concerns before the procedure,

(WJET/WFXP)– After closing the doors to their Erie location eight years ago, Toys “R” Us is opening a new store inside the Millcreek Mall. The new store will be coming to Erie next month offering a smaller experience officials said would bring the joy and excitement Toys “R” Us became known for with an easy-to-shop […]

WATTSBURG, Pa. – Madison Morvay recorded 12 kills and eight digs to help homestanding Seneca sweep Eisenhower, 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 28-26). Sophia Primavere added 13 set assists and four kills, while Paige Nies had nine set assists and three aces. Samantha Harvey recorded six digs and five aces, Hayden...