Rising Prices Continue to Challenge Erie Restaurants
The cost of doing business continues to climb, and local restaurants are feeling the impact. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food prices are up 3 percent compared to July 2025, creating new challenges for restaurant owners already navigating higher operating expenses. From ingredients and supplies to u
Lake Erie or ‘Gulf of Cleveland’? Latest renaming effort is satirical from Cleveland City...
A view of the beach looking out on Lake Erie at Presque Isle State Park in Erie County. (Courtesy of Presque Isle State Park) Cleveland’s got serious work to do, like remaining a portion of Lake Erie. Cleveland’s City Council wants to call part of the great lake the...
Erie County awarded $5.1 million for 18 projects
(WJET/WFXP)– Erie County’s elected officials announced that just over $5 million has been awarded by the Commonwealth to 18 projects across the county. The $5.1 million in funding will help different municipal projects around Erie County that range from new equipment and training for first responders to upgrading water
Wild Stuff: Hispanic Heritage Month
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Rising Beef Prices Put Pressure on Farmers and Consumers
Beef prices continue to rise, but farmers say higher prices at the grocery store do not necessarily translate into higher profits for the people raising the cattle. At the Waterford Fair, 4-H members and affiliates discussed the costs and time involved in raising animals for market. “I mean, materials are...
Erie Independence House Properties Still Headed for Sept. 28 Tax Sale
Three Erie Independence House properties serving people with disabilities remain on the Erie County upset tax sale list, despite recent inquiries and what officials describe as possible efforts to find a solution. The properties — homes on West Fifth Street, East 26th and McClelland Avenue, and West Second Street —...
Erie man pleads guilty in fatal 2025 wrong way hit-and-run
The Erie man charged in connection with a December 2025 fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist in downtown Erie has signed a guilty plea at his preliminary hearing on Monday. The Erie County District Attorney's Office said 50-year-old Daryl Terry pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and possession of marijuana and a summary
Erie City Council to hear ordinances moving $4M to storm relief
Erie City Council is set to have their first reading of an ordinance that would shift $4 million toward cleaning up from the disastrous storms that rolled in at the beginning of the month. According to city council’s agenda, council has two ordinances that would transfer $1 million and $3 million from the Unappropriate
America’s digital future runs on Appalachian energy | Opinion
Somewhere in Appalachia today, a pipefitter went to a job site before dawn. A drilling engineer will review subsurface data. A researcher will test a new technology designed to make energy production more efficient. And a boilermaker will finish a shift that started the night before. These are the people who keep the l
New Erie Business Focuses on Beauty and Self Care
A new business focused on beauty, wellness, and self-care is officially open in Erie. Cloud 9 Esthetics LLC celebrated the opening of its new Peach Street location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the latest addition to the city's growing business community. The business offers a wide range of beauty and...
