Cold Snap Sparks Concern for Erie Homeless Shelters
As the cold weather settles in, it’s not just roads and rooftops feeling the impact, local homeless shelters are preparing for what could be a busy winter. Staff have already seen an increase in the number of people coming through their doors each night. In fact, they’ve been near capacity for the past few weeks and...
Erie firefighters given free screenings for Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
A local organization is providing essential care to some of the most essential workers. According to the International Association of Firefighters, occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death within the fire service. Which is why they designated January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. In...
Today Could Be Coldest Day Of Winter In Western New York
Things will start off cold and snowy in Western New York.
Erie Local Marchello Woodard’s Family Demand Answers
The family of Marchello Woodard, the Erie man shot and killed during a parole compliance check last July, is taking a new approach to seek answers. The victim’s son, Malakai Woodard, has started an online petition on MoveOn.org calling for an independent investigation into Marchello’s death. This effort follows...
Firefighters quickly extinguish car fire, save nearby building from blaze
Fast work by firefighters kept a vehicle fire from taking down a nearby building. It happened in North East Township in the 8400 block of Oxbow Road around 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived at the fully involved truck fire that was starting to damage the wooden shed it was parked next to. Firefighters knocked...
Police Arrest Hit-and-Run Suspect from Last Month’s Incident
Police have arrested the suspect wanted for hitting three people at 11th and State Street last month. Davine Warren, 23, was taken into custody on Sunday. Investigators say Warren got out of his car the night he allegedly struck the victims, then drove off—running over a third victim who tried to stop him.
Giving Tuesday – local organizations ask community to give back
Thirteen years ago, “Giving Tuesday” was started in New York City as a day to give back to the community and encourage people to do good, and since then, the movement has spread globally. Back in Erie, organizations around the region celebrated another day of spreading generosity, with one catholic foundation hosting...
Presque Isle Bay Senior Living Hosts Holiday Event
The Residence at Presque Isle Bay Senior Living Community is hosting its 3rd Annual Holiday Shoppe Craft & Gift Festival tonight from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 1012 W Bayfront Parkway. The event aims to provide a convenient holiday shopping experience for local seniors while welcoming the entire Erie community.
Brighten the holidays for families supported by Community Shelter Services
The Erie Playhouse is excited to brighten the holidays for families supported by Community Shelter Services + NEW THIS YEAR: you’ll have the option to give online from anywhere!. Our Angel Tree located in the Playhouse lobby is named Thomas in memory of Msgr. Thomas McSweeney who earned his...
Experience a magical Christmas at Hagen History Center
Transforming the mansion into a Christmas scene, the Hagen History Center is going all out, with more than 30 decorated trees, snowflakes, Christmas wreaths and ornaments. Adam Macrino is the director of programming and visitor experience for the center. He said that with all their volunteer help, they go all out as...
