MVOC America250 Celebration
The Mellon Veterans Outreach Campus hosts an America 250 Celebration on July 3 featuring motorcycles, live music, veteran recognition, food, and family activities to support veterans and first responders. Events run from 2 p.m. until dark at 2142 Freeport Road in North East.
Lawrence Park Kicks off Fourth of July Fun with Bike Parade
Lawrence Park kicked off its Fourth of July celebrations with its annual Independence Day Bike Parade, bringing families together for an afternoon of patriotic fun on Saturday morning. Children decorated their bikes with red, white, and blue streamers, flags, and other festive decorations before riding through Lake Cli
$6.9M Restoration Returns U.S. Brig Niagara to Erie for July 4
ERIE, PA — Pennsylvania’s official flagship, the U.S. Brig Niagara, returned to its home port Friday after a $6.9 million restoration project, reopening one of the state’s most prominent historic attractions ahead of Independence Day celebrations and America’s 250th anniversary observances. The Pennsylvania Historical
Erie Man Wanted After 110 MPH Police Pursuit Endangers Children
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for an Erie man accused of leading authorities on a high-speed chase through eastern Erie County while three young children were inside the vehicle. According to Pennsylvania State Police in Erie, the incident occurred at approximately 9:35 a.m. on July 3, 2026, in North East...
Downed trees close roads across central Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — Several roads are closed in the Midstate after gusty storms moved through the area. A large tree has two lanes of Interstate 83 Southbound closed in Fairview Township near milepost 38. The left lane is moving by. Just north of there, Interstate 83 Northbound is closed due to a tree down near New […]
SeaWolves Strike Early to Take Rain-Shortened Game in Akron
AKRON, OH - The Erie SeaWolves (9-1, 45-33) stayed hot on Friday night with a 6-1 win over the Akron RubberDucks (1-9, 36-42) in a rain-shortened contest in Akron. Erie's offense wasted no time getting started with a two-run first inning as the first four batters reached against Akron starter Caden Favors. Garrett Penn
Lights Over Lake Erie Fireworks Shine Over Erie Bayfront
The Lights Over Lake Erie fireworks event united thousands at Erie’s Bayfront to celebrate Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, showcasing a blend of patriotic commemoration and local traditions.
Erie Police Investigating Friday Night Shooting on West Side
Erie Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday evening on the city's west side. Officers were called to the 500 block of West 4th Street around 7 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. One victim, an 18-year-old, was transported from the scene. The victim's condition has not...
MVOC Continues America 250 Celebration in North East
The Mellon Veterans Outreach Campus (MVOC) will continue its America 250 Celebration on July 3 at 2142 Freeport Road in North East. The community event runs from 2:00 p.m. until dark and features a full afternoon and evening of motorcycles, live entertainment, veteran recognition, food, drinks, and family-friendly acti
‘Boro With The Works’ brings America 250 celebration to Edinboro
Just in time for July Fourth celebrations, “Boro With The Works” returned with another community firework show. Thousands drove out to the PennWest Edinboro campus for food trucks, vendors, live music and of course a firework show once the sun set. This year, the event featured the unveiling of a special monument honor

















