The Last Word: Mary Behrend’s Art Studio Comes Full Circle
Mary Behrend donated the property that is now Penn State Behrend. The college has used her former art studio for many purposes since the land was donated in 1948. This year, for the first time, the building is being used for art classes.
Bicentennial Tower Lights Turned Off for Migrating Birds
As millions of birds make their seasonal journey across North America, Erie is doing its part to help make that migration a little safer. The Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority announced that the lights on the Bicentennial Tower will be turned off on the evening of October 6 to help reduce light pollution during
PennWest University unveils new 2026-2029 strategic plan
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) is unveiling a new 2026-2029 strategic plan to chart a course for the next three years.
AHN Saint Vincent opens new satellite campus
AHN Citizens School of Nursing will open the new satellite campus at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie. The new part-time RN program is designed for students who may need more flexibility while working, raising families, or balancing responsibilities. “It’s a three-year program towards the RN degree. It’s part-time, and i
Road Closures Planned for McDowell Homecoming Parade
Drivers are being advised to plan ahead on October 9 as the McDowell Homecoming Parade is expected to cause temporary road closures and traffic congestion in the area. The parade is scheduled to take place from approximately 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9. Road closures will begin at 4:30 p.m. and remain i
Woodard family and advocates react to day one of Seelinger trial
The trial for state parole agent Kevin Seelinger officially began, just over one year and three months after the shooting death of Marchello Woodard. A jury will decide whether Seelinger is guilty of homicide. Family members of Woodard and community advocates gave their reactions following the first day of testimony...
Big Ideas Learning lays off roughly 25% of Erie workforce
Big Ideas Learning said it cut its Erie workforce by approximately 25% last month. The educational publishing company said the layoff primarily affected research and development positions, citing disruptions in the education market that lasted longer than expected. Big Ideas said factors including reduced federal suppo
Officials provide update on TREC fall victim
Officials at Presque Isle State Park have given us an update after an incident on Sunday morning. Lake Erie Division Manager Matt Greene said a park visitor was injured at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. He said the individual was taken by local emergency services to the nearby hospital and there is no public safet
Auto Repair Shop Destroyed In Fire In Pennsylvania
An auto repair shop in Fairview Township, York County, Pennsylvania, was destroyed by a fire on Monday (October 5). The fire broke out at Hank's Auto Parts Sales and Services shortly before 5:30 p.m. Fortunately, everyone inside the building managed to escape safely. Firefighters arrived quickly to battle the massive..
The Disappearance of Timothy Green
60 year old Timothy Green was last seen in North East, Pennsylvania on December 30, 2016. He disappeared after his house burnt down. On the morning of December 30, 2016, Timothy Green’s residence located at 57 Main Street in Borough North East, Pennsylvania burnt down. The fire was deemed...

















