Erie PA

I attended the County Council meeting on July 16 at 6 p.m. There were no public comments. Council Member Rock Copeland brought attention to the death of Marchello Woodard, an unarmed Black man killed by a state parole agent, during committee reports. "We should all have empathy for the family and the community that's...

Erie News Nowe learned tragedy struck Sunday during the Erie Runners Club Presque Isle Half Marathon. According to race officials, 1,323 people registered for the event, which loops around Presque Isle State Park. There was light rain at the start, but the race went on as scheduled. Finishing first for...

The body of a missing kayaker was pulled from the waters of Lake Erie on Sunday. According to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, the body is 17-year-old Madison Gallagher from North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Her body was recovered at the Water’s Edge on Presque Isle around 2 P.M. on Sunday. Gallagher has...

Captain William Sabatini is preparing to showcase Erie's maritime history. On August 21-24, he's set to host Tall Ships Erie 2025 along Erie's bayfront. "It's pretty exciting because the ships left Duluth this week, and they are headed this way," said Captain Sabatini. "This is an opportunity for us to shine as a...

Centaur Stride's ongoing Community Clinic series, funded through a generous grant from M&T Bank, continues this week with a special presentation by Rachel Mesmer Ludwig, Project Coordinator for the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Director of the Chautauqua Tapestry System of Care Grant. On Tuesday...

It sat empty for several months, and its future was uncertain, but Friday night, that was no longer the case at the North East Marina. The marina officially opened Friday under new ownership, welcoming back boaters and anglers. Earlier this month, the PA Fish and Boat Commission transferred ownership of the property...

Waterford is celebrating everything that makes their community special this weekend. Waterford Heritage Days began Friday evening. Most of the events planned for the weekend will take place at Gazebo Park or the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society. Saturday’s schedule includes fireworks at the end of the day to celebrate...

The pair had been boating and reported missing before they died.

Law enforcement officials in Nash County, North Carolina, recovered more than four pounds of cocaine and detained two suspects after pulling over a car near mile marker 144 on I-95. A canine unit played a key role in detecting the drugs during the vehicle search. The arrested individuals are identified as Harry...

There’s a corner in Erie, Pennsylvania where smoke signals rise from an unassuming brick building, beckoning hungry pilgrims from across the state and beyond. Federal Hill Smokehouse doesn’t announce itself with neon lights or flashy signage – just a simple painted pig silhouette that might be the most honest...