Family and Friends Honor Skip Kimmy With Heartfelt Tribute
A powerful tribute is happening today in Union City — one that shows just how much one man meant to this community. After the sudden death of longtime township supervisor and Erie County Fair Board member Skip Kimmy, neighbors turned out in a big way. At Union City Alliance...
Viral Sensation Fruit Truck Visits Erie
A truck that's gaining a lot of attention on social media across America made a stop in Erie this week, and people lined up to get the fresh fruit it provides. The Fruit Truck is changing the way people access fresh food. The traveling business visits communities across the country, selling fresh organic fruit directly
Worker Rescued After Trench Collapse in Lake City
Emergency crews responded to a reported trench collapse in Lake City Wednesday afternoon after a worker became trapped in an excavation. According to the Lake City Fire Company’s Facebook post, firefighters and West County Paramedics were dispatched around 1 p.m. to the Hall Avenue area following reports that a person
Gannon and Ursuline File Lawsuit Against GMAC Over Athletic Status
Gannon University and Ursuline College have filed a federal lawsuit aimed at preventing the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) from removing Ursuline student-athletes from competing in Division II athletics while they complete their degrees. The case, filed in U.S. District Court in Cleveland, claims the conferen
June 30: Ducks drop series opener 6-4 to Erie
Erie SeaWolves (6-1, 42-33) 6, Akron RubberDucks (1-6, 36-39) 4. WP: Carlos Pena (5-3) LP: Rafe Schlesinger (0-2) Save: Trevin Michael (2) Nick Mitchell recorded three hits, but the Erie SeaWolves hit two late home runs to power past the Akron RubberDucks 6-4 on Tuesday night at 7 17 Credit Union Park.
Minority Community Investment Coalition receives grant for expansion, ‘Grow Erie’
The Grow Erie initiative is receiving an extra boost to help expand their commercial urban agriculture project. An award of $225,000 was given to the Minority Community Investment Coalition, or MCIC. It was awarded by the Erie County Executive and will be used for marketing efforts, to pay bills and to expand into surr
Pa. university to cut over 40 majors, minors in academic redesign
Pennsylvania Western University is moving forward with its plan to cut 43 academic majors and minors while adding dozens of new workforce-focused certificates and credentials. The state university will begin sunsetting six undergraduate majors, three graduate majors and 34 minors this fall, university officials announc
Aaron’s Wednesday Forecast: Breezy, hot and humid with highs near 90 degrees
Extreme Heat Warning 12pm today through 8pm Friday for Niagara and Orleans Counties. The heat index will be in the 104 to 108 degree range. Heat Advisory 12pm today through 8pm Friday for Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. The heat index will in the 95 to 99 degree range.
Westfield Woman Charged After Child Found Walking on Route 394
A Westfield woman has a court date after an investigation into a recent report of an unsupervised child in the village. Westfield Police say they were notified of the child walking on Route 394 in front of Ramsey's Playhouse shortly after 3:15 PM on June 21st. Officers allege that 35-year-old Heather Close failed to ma
Erie Opens Cooling Centers Across the City
The cooling centers are available for anyone who needs relief from the heat, including people without air conditioning.
