Touch A Truck Returns to Asbury Park This August
Millcreek Township invites families to explore big trucks, emergency vehicles, and more during this free, hands-on event. Millcreek Township, PA — Millcreek Township’s Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of Touch A Truck, a free, family-friendly event happening on Saturday, August 16...
Day Three of Discover Presque Isle
We are making our way through the week and through Discover Presque Isle. Here's a look at what special events are happening on Wednesday. Kids can get some archery lessons with the DCNR from 9:00-11:00 until 1:00-3:00. The UPMC Sunset Music series continues at 5:30 at Beach 11. As always,...
Find Your Groove at the Erie Blues & Jazz Fest in Frontier Park
Nestled in the lush space of Erie's Frontier Park, the Erie Blues & Jazz Fest is set to celebrate more than 30 years honoring America's musical heritage. This grassroots event has evolved into a summer tradition and is a testament to our region's communal spirit. "For three decades, the festival...
Mayville traffic stop yields drug arrest, methamphetamine seizure
MAYVILLE — A traffic stop Tuesday led to a seizure of narcotics and the arrest of one individual in the Village of Mayville. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Narcotics Investigator observed Savannah Dorsey-Carter, who is known to have a suspended license, operating a vehicle on Route 394 in the Town of Chautauqua.
Fire on East 19th
On July 23 crews were called to the scene of a fire on East 19th and Reed Street around 10:30 p.m. The City of Erie Fire Department states that it was an abandoned building and no one was hurt.
Dozens of Animals Rescued from Trailer, Now in Care of ANNA Shelter
A busy weekend for the ANNA Shelter turned into an emergency rescue effort after Pennsylvania State Police alerted the shelter to a dire situation involving dozens of neglected animals. According to a Facebook post by the shelter, founder and director Ruth received a call from troopers about 40 animals being...
Union City Dam corrals visitor dollars as well as French Creek waters
Union City Dam does more than control flooding on French Creek. It also benefits the local economy, according to a draft management plan for the dam by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District. The plan outlines proposals to manage wildlife, habitats and other natural resources at the dam and to increase...
Erie County Public Library Seeks Community Feedback for Children’s Library Renovation
Big changes are coming to the Mead Children’s Library at the Raymond M. Blasco, MD Memorial Library, and Erie County Public Library (ECPL) wants your input before the first plans are drawn. With funding awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development’s Multi-Purpose Community...
Woman dies while running Presque Isle Half Marathon — Here’s what we know
A young woman has died after participating in a local race. According to information provided by Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, 21-year-old Toby Atwood from Kitanning, Pennsylvania, was participating in the Presque Isle Half Marathon when she had to be rushed to UPMC Hamot. Atwood later died in the hospital’s...
Three more mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Erie Co.
(WJET/WFXP) – More mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in the Erie County area. On Wednesday, July 23, the Erie County Department of Health announced that a mosquito sample collected in the City of Erie and two samples collected from Harborcreek Township have tested positive for West Nile virus....
