The Final Obstacle of the Beast on the Bay
After over a decade of obstacle courses. Saturday was the final Beast on the Bay. The winner was no stranger to beating the beast. After competing eight times, winning three, and two of them back to back, Chad Gross won the final Beast on the Bay, completing the challenges in just over an hour.
Man killed in forklift accident identified
A man was killed Thursday afternoon after reportedly becoming pinned under a forklift. It happened just before 1 p.m. Thursday at First Line Coatings, in the 900 block of West 12th Street. On Friday, Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook identified the man as 44-year-old Matt Rogers of Lake City. Cook said Rogers was...
St. Vincent celebrates 150 years in Erie with new museum exhibit
An exhibit that spans 150 years of Erie history kicked off Thursday night at the Hagen History Museum. Saint Vincent Hospital held the event as part of their official 150th anniversary. The hospital opened its doors to the public on September 5, 1875, and Friday will be 150 years to the day. The exhibit feature […]
Local Pet Store Encouraging Adoptions
A local pet store is encouraging adoptions as part of our Clear The Shelters initiative. Buzz n B's Aquarium & Pet Shop was selected to take over NBC's Clear The Shelters social media platforms. They will be featured throughout the day Friday. Until 6 p.m. Friday, all adoption fees will...
Plans for distillery in Harborcreek still moving forward
Work on a multimillion-dollar project in Harborcreek Township has slowed down, but plans are still a go. Artist in Residence (AiR) Distillerie is a Canadian-based business that announced plans to build a location in Harborcreek Township off Station Road, near Interstate 90. The company made the announcement in the...
First-year teachers recap first week at Westlake Middle School
Starting a new school year can be tough for students, but it can also be an adjustment for some teachers too. Two teachers at Westlake Middle School in Millcreek started their first week as educators on Tuesday and so far, they said the school year is going great. “I tried not to have any expectations, […]
Nelson-Jameson increases East Coast presence
MARSHFIELD, WIS. — Dairy, beverage and food processing plant supplier Nelson-Jameson introduced three new hires who are a part of the company’s strategic expansion along the East Coast. Nelson-Jameson said Tom Willard will serve as strategic account manager, Andy Ziobert will take on the role of sanitary process...
The Last Word: Household Dining Room is a Tribute to the 1950s & 60s
Every day I come to work, I pass by an old television set that's on display in our lobby. A sign indicates that it is from the 1950s. I've been invited to a place where this TV would fit in very nicely. I’m in the dining room inside Kay Adams'...
Local couple charged after allegedly abandoning a dog in empty home
WESTFIELD, N.Y. — A Westfield couple has been charged after police said they abandoned their dog inside their former residence without food or water. The Westfield Police Department issued appearance tickets on Aug. 30 to Angel Travis and George Travis following an investigation into animal abandonment and the...
U.S. Air Force Band to Perform Free Concert in Erie
The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will be performing a free concert in Erie. Tickets went on sale Friday morning for the show at Warner Theatre. They will perform patriotic music, the music of Wicked, and a salute to veterans as part of their fall tour.
