Semi crashes into Liberty Street bridge Wednesday morning
Police were forced to shut down a portion of Liberty Street Wednesday morning after a semi-truck failed to clear a low-clearance railroad bridge, causing significant damage to the truck. It happened near the intersection of West 14th and Liberty Streets and a location no stranger to similar accidents. According to poli
Erie Launches Perry Square Safety Pilot with Blue Coats
The City of Erie is partnering with the Blue Coats of Erie to increase community engagement and promote safety in Perry Square through a new pilot program approved by Erie City Council. Council members unanimously approved the partnership during their meeting, officially launching the Erie Community Presence Pilot Prog
Semi-Truck Carrying Busch Light Strikes Low Bridge in Erie
A semi-truck crash caused significant traffic delays on Erie’s west side Wednesday morning after the vehicle struck a railroad bridge at a location known for similar accidents. The crash happened at the intersection of 14th and Liberty streets, where the truck attempted to pass beneath the low-clearance bridge but...
Mateo Earns All-Tournament Honors as Gannon Finishes Seventh at William Beall Fall Classic
FINDLAY, Ohio – Cloe Mateo (Sabadell, Spain/Montcau la Mola) finished third individually and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team as the Gannon women's golf team completed the William Beall Fall Classic on Tuesday at Findlay Country Club. Mateo closed the 54-hole tournament at 6-over 222, posting rounds of...
Millcreek Township Awarded $50K for Active Transit Planning
Residents in Millcreek Township could soon see improvements aimed at making it safer and easier to walk, bike, and access public transit thanks to a new state grant. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center have announced nearly $300,000 in WalkWorks grants for seven communities across
Wild Stuff: Central American Boa
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Trending with Lily: October 6
Tonight’s trending included how an embroidery business stepped in during a difficult time, the ongoing Pennsylvania Measles outbreak, and one marathon runners viral finish!
Erie police investigating string of false bomb threats
(WJET/WFXP)– City of Erie police are investigating after a series of false bomb threats were made to local schools and businesses. Police said bomb threats were reported to several Erie schools, businesses and at least one house in the past several weeks, including Strong Vincent Middle School and the Pine Avenue Dairy
Cheapest gas stations in Erie
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Cleanup Efforts Continue at Erie Cemetery
Over the past five weeks, crews with Bentley Tree Care have been working to remove fallen trees from the Erie Cemetery. Last month, an estimated 500 of the cemetery's 1,200 trees were either uprooted or significantly damaged by the September 3 windstorm. "The trees here are massive," said Bentley Tree...

















