Family wanted ‘justice for Armoni.’ It arrives in killer’s guilty plea
Jamarion J.L. Boone was 17 when he killed another teen in a shooting that erupted over claims of bullying at Erie High School in December 2024. Boone is likely to be in his early 70s by the time he even has a chance of getting out of state prison. Boone, now 18, pleaded guilty on Jan. 22 to first-degree murder and...
County council members draft resolution in support of Parker Lord strikers
The IAMAW Union members are approaching the two-week mark of their strike outside Parker Lord’s Erie facility and they may soon find support from county leaders, who have drafted a resolution backing IAMAW Local 1211. Erie County Council members Rock Copeland and Jim Wertz introduced a resolution titled “In...
Comedian Mike Epps reveals he once had a young stalker from Erie, Pa.
Sometimes with fame there comes a price. Sometimes that price includes having to hire a private investigator to learn who your stalker is in Erie. On an episode of " Jimmy Kimmel Live !" that aired on Jan. 22, Kimmel interviewed comedian and actor Mike Epps . Epps, who is known for movies including "Next Friday,"...
8-Year-Old Found Dead In Roach-Infested Erie Home: DA
Teanna Fuller, the child’s biological mother, Joseph Ambrose, the mother’s boyfriend, and Patrick Hayes, the child’s biological father, are each charged in the child’s death in Erie, according to the release. All three defendants are charged with the following:. Felony Involuntary Manslaughter. Felony Aggravated...
Railroader Berish adds a second short line to his evolving company
Short-line owner and operator Steve Berish is “living the life” — his words — as an independent railroader. Berish recently added a second line to Resourceful Rail, a railroad and transloading services company he founded in 2019. The company started with Davenport Industrial Railroad (DIR), which provides freight...
Celebrate Summer 2026: Erie, PA’s Top Festivals & Fairs Calendar
If you're searching for the best summer festivals and fairs in Erie, Pennsylvania, you've landed in the right place! From May through September 2026, Erie comes alive with a lineup of unforgettable events that celebrate the region’s culture, heritage, and community spirit. Whether you're excited for major attractions...
PA cousins accused of running cross-state cocaine operation in Erie, Crawford counties
(WJET/WFXP)– Two Pennsylvania cousins have been indicted by a Pennsylvania grand jury on felony drug charges for an alleged cocaine operation in Erie and Crawford County, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced. AG Dave Sunday said 50-year-old Corey Scott of Monroe County and 36-year-old Arden Scott of...
Erie Zoo’s red panda, Micah, dies
Sad news came out of the Erie Zoo Thursday night. In a social media post, zoo officials announced that one of their red pandas has died. That post went on to say Micah passed away unexpectedly on Monday. Zoo staff said the four-and-a-half-year-old panda was not showing any signs of illness. Initial testing did not […]
Ohio man pleads to misdemeanor charge in North East truck fire case
NORTH EAST — An Ohio man accused by the Pennsylvania State Police of sneaking onto trucking company property in North East Township and setting fire to a tractor-trailer in late December was released from prison Jan. 21 after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge in the case. The accused, 70-year-old John T. Bagi,...
Three Individuals Charged in Child’s Preventable Death
Today charges have been filed against the three individuals connected with the death of an eight-year-old child. Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz announced that Teanna Fuller the child’s biological mother, Joseph Ambrose, the mother’s boyfriend, and Patrick Hayes, the child’s biological father have all...
