Erie Native’s Cross Country Trek Takes Unexpected Turn
Jon Craig, an Erie native has been biking cross country back to his hometown from Portland Oregon. Craig wanted this ride to empower people through inspiration stating that this is what drives him. “All the beautiful energies and good things that exist in this world are worth fighting for.” State...
Meet the Walshs’
Margie and John Walsh have concluded their service of over 40 years teaching children about the rosary and Blessed Mother Mary. They began this journey when Margie was approached by the Erie Diocese, which ultimately led to involvement from various Catholic schools.
Nursing facility in Chautauqua County to close
GERRY, N.Y. — Another nursing facility in Chautauqua County is preparing to close, citing ongoing financial and operational challenges. Heritage Ministries says it plans to close Heritage Village in the Town of Gerry as part of an effort to maintain its two other local facilities. Officials say the facility has...
#8 Gannon women edge Clarion 83-74 in OT (1-28-26)
#8 Gannon women edge Clarion 83-74 in OT (1-28-26)
Two charged with starving cattle
UNION TWP. — Two people are facing felony animal cruelty charges alleging they starved and mistreated cattle on a farm in Union Township
America 250 Events in Erie, Pennsylvania
In 2026, events will be hosted across the Commonwealth commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Make your way to Erie to dive into history, and mark the occasion, at one of these special events. This blog will be updated as new events and commemorations are planned. Last updated: January 28, 2026. Old...
Urban Erie Community Development hosting job fair Friday
It’s time to get your resumes ready and practice that handshake. Friday, job seekers are invited to the Warner Theatre for a job fair hosted by Urban Erie Community Development. Founder and ceo, Gary Horton, said that this fair was organized with the goal of filling the employment gap for minorities in Erie. This job...
Location Is Everything, just Outside Findley Lake
It was 20 years ago this month when Lonnie Pound left his house in western New York with a chair and his German shepherd. He was on mission as he trudged through the January snow. Pound plopped himself down next to a newly opened snowmobile trail along his 60 acres...
Julius closed indefinitely due to weather-related water damage
Julius, a fine-dining Mexican-themed restaurant housed in the former Maennerchor building at 1607 State St., will be closed indefinitely after a sprinkler pipe burst. Water leaked down from the roof and damaged every floor in between, including the entrance, according to owner Julio Reyes. Reyes posted on Facebook...
PennDOT offers explanation on lights out along I-79
Have you noticed a lack of lighting on your evening commute? Several lights are out on I-79 between 26th and 12th street and it’s been an ongoing problem for a lot of drivers. According to PennDOT representative Jill Harry, it’s not for a lack of trying.. She said that they are working on the problem […]
