Victims stable after Amish schoolhouse fire, community shows support
Kelsey Bova was the first on scene after a fire broke out at the Hidden View Amish School in Sparta Township last week. When she arrived at Byler Road, she found the schoolhouse engulfed in flames. The EMT then began searching for victims, finding two students and a teacher with severe injuries at a nearby […]
From Franklin to Gannon: Jordan Saeli Finds Her Calling in Higher Education
ERIE, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin native Jordan Saeli ventured off to Erie County back in 2013 to attend Edinboro University. Thirteen years later, the Franklin Area High School graduate remains in Erie County and is now at another institution of higher education. Saeli has been at Gannon University since...
At 21, Already a Teacher and Advocate for Change
While many PennWest students were enjoying their spring break by catching up on sleep or traveling, senior Edinboro student Gavin Mitsdarfer was exactly where they feel most at home: teaching in the classroom. At 21 years old, Mitsdarfer has presented at conferences, won multiple advocacy awards and graced the cover...
💰 Lions Club Donates $1,000 for North East Firefighter Safety
The North East PA Lions Club has donated $1,000 to the North East Fire Department’s SCBA (Air Pack) Fund, helping ensure firefighters have the life-saving breathing gear they need during emergencies. These Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus units provide clean air in hazardous conditions and must be replaced...
Erie Events Announces 8 Great Tuesday’s Lineup
The community concert series, organized by Erie Events, and presented by PNC Bank will take place at the Rebich Investments Amphitheater from July 7 through August 25. 7/21 The Official and Original Jimmy Buffet Tribute show. 7/28 Boys in the Band The Alabama Tribute. 8/4 Chris Higbee. 8/11 Songbirds: A...
Historic Diary Entry from War of 1812 Shared
A diary entry from a War of 1812 soldier dated March 30, 1814, records the march of 12 miles through Waterford or LeBoeuf in Erie County under Corporal John Withrow Jr. The entry also details a stormy night near Put-in-Bay Island, where about 80 regular troops boarded the ship Detroit, while others traveled on the...
New Accountability Program Launched by Chautauqua County Probation
The Chautauqua County Office of Probation has started a new offender accountability program, supported by funding from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services through the STRIVE Grant. The initiative expands local resources and training to help reduce reoffending and improve public safety.
Edinboro Manor gets in the Easter spirit with annual Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt
It wasn’t your typical Easter egg hunt — The Edinboro Manor held its 2nd annual Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt on Friday night. Kids aged 12 and under searched for over 8,000 glowing eggs under the night sky on the manor’s grounds. There were games, face painting, food and even a petting zoo. Organizers said there was […]
Peace gathering held in honor of Lonene Rogers, domestic abuse victims
A scheduled pre-trial hearing in the case surrounding the death of Lonene Rogers was postponed on Monday, but that didn’t stop the community from showing up. Community members held signs and made wristbands to bring awareness to the situation. Organizers, like Alison Duiker, who is the daughter of Lonene Rogers, said...
Shapiro’s Rescheduled Erie Appearance Draws Big Demand
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to visit Erie on Tuesday for a public conversation centered on his new book, an event that quickly reached capacity after being rescheduled earlier this year. Shapiro will appear at the Jefferson Educational Society for a discussion on his New York Times bestselling book,...
