Upgrading the grid: FirstEnergy to replace Erie transmission lines
(This story was updated to add new information.) FirstEnergy plans to replace electric transmission lines through eight western Pennsylvania counties, including Erie County. In Erie County, the company plans to replace lines from the Erie South substation on Old French Road in Summit Township through Greene,...
One Car Accident in Harborcreek Saturday Afternoon Claims a Life
A violent one car accident in Harborcreek has claimed the life of a local man. Pennsylvania State Police officers investigating the crash report that according to witnesses, just after 3:30 p.m. Saturday, a white Chevy Malibu sedan was traveling west on East Lake Road at an apparent high rate of speed, when the car...
Driver killed in single-vehicle accident on East Lake Road
One man is dead after crashing on East Lake Road around 3:30 this afternoon. According to a Pennsylvania State Police report, Jeffrey Vanhorn , 66 years old was traveling at high speed and left the roadway before hitting a utility pole and a tree, finally stopping in a ditch. According to Assistant Fire Chief Jeff […]
East Springfield Community Newsletter for Friday, March 13
Good morning! It’s March 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be periods of rain; breezy this morning. There is a 91% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 46. Rain now, changing to cloudy at 8 a.m.
Softball Returns to the Diamond for Four Games vs. RMU
MERCYHURST (1-8) vs. ROBERT MORRIS (8-6) Saturday, March. 14 – 1/3 p.m. (Away) Sunday, March 15 – 1/3 p.m. (Home) TV: ESPN+ (Away) / NEC Front Row (Home) *All games are subject to change due to inclement weather forecasted in both areas. The Mercyhurst softball team is back...
Second Saturdays at the Neighborhood Art House
It's the second Saturday of the month which means it was another monthly drop in event at the Neighborhood Art House. Every month, the art and community center hosts different events for children to enjoy and create different art projects. This month's theme was all about getting into the spring...
Troop E Memorial Ceremony to Remember Fallen Pennsylvania State Police Officers
ERIE, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania State Police Troop E will hold a Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony on Monday, May 4, 2026, to honor members of the agency who were killed in the line of duty. The ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the front parking lot of...
Erie County restaurant inspections for March 5-13, 2026
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded March 5-13. 3 critical violations The Red Bull Saloon , 732 W. Fourth St. (Wastewater from a basement drain was being pumped through a hose running...
Man formerly from Amherst sentenced for attempted robbery
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man formerly from Amherst is facing eight years in prison followed by five years of parole supervision for his role in an attempted robbery in 2024, the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Officials said an attempted robbery in the City of Jamestown planned by...
Luminary Distilling prepares for first St. Patty’s Day at new location
St Patrick’s Day is still a few days away; however, many people will begin the festivities this weekend. Those festivities include parades, wearing green, and, of course, drinking, making it one of the biggest holidays for bar owners. At Luminary Distilling, they have a special menu for St. Patrick’s featuring fun...
