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FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Nearly 300 students from across the region gathered at the Venango Regional Airport on Friday for Career Day, getting a firsthand look at high-flying careers in everything from mechanics to drone operation. The students spent the day rotating through hands-on demonstrations. The lineup of professionals...

Community leaders, health care professionals, educators, and students gathered recently in Lakewood to address pressing dental health challenges and explore solutions. "Building for Our Future: Strengthening the Dental Health System" was held at the Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Community Training Center and drew approximately 30 attendees representing a wide range of sectors. The event aimed to increase awareness of the county's dental health...

Drinking Water Week wrapped up on Saturday with a community event focused on the importance of clean and safe drinking water. Erie Water Works hosted its first-ever Drinking Water Festival and facility tours at one of its treatment plants on Sommerheim Drive in Millcreek. Visitors had the chance to learn...

Community members had the chance to donate unwanted household items during a donation drive held on Saturday at Brevillier Village. Volunteers spent the day collecting a wide range of items, including bedding, household goods, electronics and cookware. Organizers encouraged residents who were cleaning out their homes to donate items to...

The Firefighter Challenge is returning to Erie this fall, bringing firefighters from around the world together to test their endurance and stamina. Ahead of the competition, firefighters from Erie, Millcreek, Union City, and Jamestown took part in a training session focused on the skills and techniques needed for the demanding event on Saturday morning.

Median household incomes grew in every New York county from 2019-2024; however, they did not keep pace with the cost of living when adjusting for the 23.1% inflation during that time period. Those of the findings in a new report from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. He says the inflation-adjusted -- or "real" -- median household income increased by $1,688 (2%) from 2019-2024. But...

The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 6:51 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 7:45 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Crawford County. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 6:51 p.m., Doppler radar...

When the CEO of MHEDS got a call from their east side location on Wednesday morning, she told them she would be there in 20 minutes. “I walked in, there was lots of water on the floor but also a lot of sagging ceiling panels all down the stretch of hall we’re standing in,” said […]

Today, the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra Octet inspired students with a special performance at Edison Elementary School. Officials said children are the future of the arts and emphasized the importance of introducing music at a young age. James Thompson, Concert Master of Erie Philharmonic Orchestra, stated, “Really, it’s the future of...

Folds of Honor provides life-changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. U.S. Army Veteran Leo Robert is the local Regional Impact Officer. His territory includes Pittsburgh, Butler, Grove City, Meadville and Erie County. Working out of his...