Erie Youngsters Making Smiles Through Lemonade Stand
While many Erie kids are making the most of their summer, others are working on their own business. The MKMMA Concessions stand is serving customers at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and 29th Street daily from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The stand features a rotating group of young volunteers, selling water, lemonade, and various ot
Business is Booming for Young Erie Business Owners
While many Erie kids are making the most of their summer, others are working on their own business.
Smoke is expected to lessen today, and then the threat of late-day storms.
At the time of this writing, the AQI in Erie was just under 200, still in the unhealthy range. The smoke model (Graphic #2) shows the thick smoke moving away to the east during the day. As far as severe storm potential goes for later today…-We are still under a level 3 out of 5 […]
Erie City Mission Opens Doors to Protect Homeless Population from Wildfire Smoke
As the dangerous air conditions from Canadian wildfire smoke continue over the Erie area, the impact of the haze is putting the city's homeless population at even greater risk. But a local shelter is opening its doors as a safe haven. The harsh air conditions continue, making it dangerous for...
Air Quality Alerts Prompt Health Warnings as Smoke Continues to Blanket Erie
As air quality alerts remain in effect across the Erie region, health experts are urging residents to limit their exposure to smoky conditions, warning that the health risks extend beyond people with pre-existing medical conditions. Doctors say the fine particulate matter carried in wildfire smoke can affect nearly eve
Erie Man Facing Felony Charges After DNA Links Him to 2024 Vehicle Theft in...
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — An Erie man faces felony theft charges in Venango County after a state police investigation linked his DNA to a vehicle stolen in 2024, leading to a subsequent confession, according to authorities. Court documents indicate that Trooper Isaiah Unger of State Police in Franklin filed...
North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival crowns 78th queen
The North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival crowned its 78th Cherry Queen Thursday night. This year, Emma Ferruggia was chosen to help promote the four-day festival. Emma was escorted at the evening’s coronation by her father Chuck, who is a retired member of the Fuller Hose Company. On Friday, Tom Atkins will be doing w
Lou Nalbone to Be Recognized for Contributions to Local Aviation
A Chautauqua County resident who has spent nearly six decades flying, teaching and maintaining aircraft will be recognized later this month for his lifetime of contributions to aviation. Lou Nalbone will be honored on Sunday, July 26th at the Dunkirk Airport during the 59th annual Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Fly-In Breakfa
Final Decisions Pending in Keven Sparks’ Investigation
The City of Erie has wrapped up the fact-finding phase of its internal investigation into a police pursuit that ended with a suspect being struck by a police cruiser and arrested. The incident was captured on video. According to Mayor Daria Devlin, investigators have completed their review of the case....
Second Harvest Cancels Food Distribution Due to Air Quality
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania has canceled a scheduled Produce Express food distribution in Erie due to poor air quality conditions. The distribution, which was set to take place Friday at John Horan Apartments, was called off out of concern for the health and safety of staff, volunteers and commun

















