Several Departments Respond to Greenhouse Fire in McKean Township
Several area fire departments responded to a greenhouse fire Friday morning in McKean Township. The fire was reported around 11 a.m. on Skinner Road. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from a greenhouse on the property. According to fire officials, the blaze spread...
Ramsey, Pannell found guilty in Canyon McGarvey murder case
The verdict is in in the case of two men accused of killing 21-year-old Canyon McGarvey. Tra-Varius Ramsey and Khalil Pannell have both been found guilty of criminal homicide among other charges. The jury went into deliberations around 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon after impassioned arguments from both sides. Both Ramsey
Norman Morrison: An Erie Quaker’s Fatal War Protest
The Erie Daily Times headline announced the "torch death" of a "former Erieite." The day before, Nov. 2, 1965, a 31-year-old Quaker and pacifist named Norman Robert Morrison set himself on fire in front of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. as he stood beneath the office windows of Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara
75-Year-Old Tractor Driver Killed After Tree Limb Falls
A tragic accident in Erie County claimed the life of a tractor operator early Thursday morning after a falling tree limb struck him while he was working. The incident occurred at approximately 12:01 a.m. in the 5500 block of Iroquois Avenue. According to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, a 75-year-old...
Date Set for Completion of Bayfront Project
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Michael Carroll visited Erie on Thursday for a roundtable discussion with local elected officials and business leaders, providing updates on several major transportation projects impacting the region. During his visit, Carroll said the ongoing Bayfront Parkway Improve
Erie Police, SWAT stand-off ends in no arrest
A police stand-off took place in the 300 block of East 24th Street Thursday night, with the man they’re looking for still at large as of Friday morning. The response by Erie police included two of the department’s SWAT vehicles and a large number of officers outside a house. Using a bullhorn, they repeatedly ordered […
New Safety Technology Honors Fallen North East Firefighter Shawn Giles Three Years After His...
Three years ago today marks a grim anniversary for North East: the day firefighter Shawn Giles was killed while directing traffic at what should have been a routine crash. Tonight, his department is rolling out new digital safety alerts, technology designed to protect the very responders Shawn died serving. For his fam
Remembering Our Veterans John Gulick
Gulick works out four days a week at four different Erie gyms.
Erie Man Starts 140‑Mile Ride to Thank UPMC Hamot Staff
Erie chiropractor Steve Krauza set off Friday morning on a 140‑mile bike ride to Pittsburgh, one year after surviving a stroke at age 47. The long‑distance ride, which was postponed for more than a month due to weather, is Krauza’s way of thanking the medical teams at UPMC Hamot and UPMC Mercy who helped save his life.
Highmark opens new retail location in Erie
Seniors will have a more convenient way to explore their Medicare options after Highmark cut the ribbon on their new direct retail store on Thursday. The new location offers seniors an opportunity to meet one-on-one with licensed insurance agents to discuss various plans, including family plans under the Affordable Car

















