🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Erie — Furniture, Supplies & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Erie neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and flooring to pet gear and outdoor supplies.
Four hospitalized following North East car crash
Four people were transported to the hospital after a car crash that left one vehicle flipped upside down. The accident happened around 12:20 p.m. on Sunday at the corner of Findley Lake and Cole roads in North East Township. An officer on scene said no one was seriously injured and the cause of the accident […]
MP Coney Island opens second location in Summit Twp.
MP Coney Island has officially opened its second location in Erie. The new location is at the Gulf gas station in Summit Township, which is at the corner of Robison Road and Peach Street. The owners said they hope this expansion will bring their customers more access to their food, as they continue to serve […]
Friday evening police chase turns into rollover crash
Gridley Park turned into a crime scene earlier on Friday night after a car went airborne and landed on its roof. It happened a little after 6:45 p.m. at 6th and Poplar streets. According to state police, troopers were chasing a suspect who tried to flee a traffic stop. At one point, state police said […]
Update: Crawford and Erie counties under a severe thunderstorm watch Saturday night
On Saturday at 8:51 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 9 p.m. for Crawford and Erie counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, mostly during the summer. It...
Victims of Erie apartment fire now 3 following 5-month-old’s death
A March 29 fire that broke out in a second-floor apartment on Erie's east side has claimed a third life after a 5-month-old girl died at a Pittsburgh hospital, according to the Erie Bureau of Police. The infant, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead April 3, police reported April 6. She had been hospitalized in Pittsburgh since being transferred there from UPMC...
Softball Drops Heavy-Hitting Series Finale to Stonehill
ERIE, Pa. - The Mercyhurst softball team hosted Stonehill for their series finale this morning. The two sides split yesterday, with loads of hits in each game. Today, there were a combined 23 hits. The Lakers put up a fight, but Stonehill's nine-run inning proved to be too much as they pulled away with a 12-6 win.
Bishop Persico leads Easter Vigil at Saint Peter Cathedral
On Holy Saturday night, Christians around the world gathered for the Easter Vigil, considered the most sacred liturgy of the year. In the Diocese of Erie, members of the faithful came together with Bishop Lawrence Persico at Saint Peter Cathedral. The celebration moved from darkness into light, symbolizing the hope...
Easter Services, Masses, and Celebrations Around Erie
Easter Services and Masses filled the morning hours as Christians gathered to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. Pastors and priests delivered messages centered on hope, joy, and new life. “Resurrection changes everything,” said Pastor Matthew Judd of Glenwood Methodist Church. “It’s the hinge on...
NCCF Taking Applications for Service Learning Grants
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Service Learning Grants Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Service Learning is a teaching and learning method that connects classroom lessons to real-world, meaningful community service. Grants are available to support classrooms...
