Twisted Elk Brewery open downtown Erie location
Twisted Elk is bringing their craft beer to downtown Erie. This new location is nestled between Empanissahs and Country Fair on 36 North Park Row. And while food is not served at this location, the owners said if you stop by, you just might find your favorite beer. “We just tapped our watermelon smasher beer […]
Erie teen arrested after high-speed chase through the city
A 15-year-old has been arrested after leading police officers on a high-speed car chase. This incident happened Friday morning when police were attempting to locate a stolen vehicle. The car was located in the City of Erie around East 3rd Street and Dunn Boulevard. That’s when the 15-year-old sped away, leading officer
Union Township warehouse project advances despite water runoff concerns
This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Union Township Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to approve Burkentine Builders & Sons’ final plans for its PA Jonestown Steel Grid Warehouse on rezoned farmland on state Route 72. The approval comes despite...
Heat advisory in place for parts of Upstate NY for Tuesday
On Monday at 1:53 a.m. a heat advisory was released by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
Budget Buyers Are Flocking to Hidden ‘Gem City’ on Pennsylvania’s Great Lake Shore
Erie, PA, has surged to the No. 2 spot on the hottest markets ranking, drawing homebuyers with its Great Lakes views and affordable prices.
Millcreek Township approves zoning amendment on solar energy systems
This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Solar energy systems for homeowners are now less restrictive in Millcreek Township, as supervisors unanimously approved a zoning amendment on July 8. Changes make it easier for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels or ground-m
Kiwanis Club Event
The Kiwanis Club of Erie welcomed families to Columbus Park for its free Red, White and Blue Carnival, offering an afternoon of fun while celebrating America's birthday.
State police investigating fatal hit-and-run on I-79
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 79 that shut the southbound lane down for several hours Saturday night. State police in Girard said the crash happened around 11:10 pm Saturday on I-79 southbound in McKean Township, just south of the Interstate 90 interchange at mile m
U.S. Army Lieutenant with Dunkirk Ties Will Prepare for First Assignment
A Virginia resident who has ties to northern Chautauqua County recently graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and he will soon prepare for his first assignment. Cadet Benjamin Meyer, son of Colonel Thomas Meyer and Lieutenant Colonel Leanne Price Meyer, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S.
Erie County Viking Festival Brings Norse Heritage to Union City
Union City transformed into a Viking village this weekend as the second annual Erie County Viking Festival wrapped up with a day full of activities celebrating Norse heritage. Education was a major focus of the festival, giving visitors a chance to learn about Viking history, traditions and craftsmanship while also hig

















