75-Year-Old Tractor Driver Killed After Tree Limb Falls
A tragic accident in Erie County claimed the life of a tractor operator early Thursday morning after a falling tree limb struck him while he was working. The incident occurred at approximately 12:01 a.m. in the 5500 block of Iroquois Avenue. According to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, a 75-year-old...
Date Set for Completion of Bayfront Project
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Michael Carroll visited Erie on Thursday for a roundtable discussion with local elected officials and business leaders, providing updates on several major transportation projects impacting the region. During his visit, Carroll said the ongoing Bayfront Parkway Improve
Erie Police, SWAT stand-off ends in no arrest
A police stand-off took place in the 300 block of East 24th Street Thursday night, with the man they’re looking for still at large as of Friday morning. The response by Erie police included two of the department’s SWAT vehicles and a large number of officers outside a house. Using a bullhorn, they repeatedly ordered […
New Safety Technology Honors Fallen North East Firefighter Shawn Giles Three Years After His...
Three years ago today marks a grim anniversary for North East: the day firefighter Shawn Giles was killed while directing traffic at what should have been a routine crash. Tonight, his department is rolling out new digital safety alerts, technology designed to protect the very responders Shawn died serving. For his fam
Remembering Our Veterans John Gulick
Gulick works out four days a week at four different Erie gyms.
Erie Man Starts 140‑Mile Ride to Thank UPMC Hamot Staff
Erie chiropractor Steve Krauza set off Friday morning on a 140‑mile bike ride to Pittsburgh, one year after surviving a stroke at age 47. The long‑distance ride, which was postponed for more than a month due to weather, is Krauza’s way of thanking the medical teams at UPMC Hamot and UPMC Mercy who helped save his life.
Highmark opens new retail location in Erie
Seniors will have a more convenient way to explore their Medicare options after Highmark cut the ribbon on their new direct retail store on Thursday. The new location offers seniors an opportunity to meet one-on-one with licensed insurance agents to discuss various plans, including family plans under the Affordable Car
Major Police Presence on East 24th Street
A major police presence was reported in Erie Thursday night as officers executed a search warrant at a residence on East 24th Street. According to Erie Police, officers were searching for Dorrell Antoun McLaurin Jr., who is wanted on a probation warrant. Police say the warrant indicates McLaurin was seen...
Erie Insurance Awards Over $2 Million to Support Student Programs
As students prepare to return to classrooms for the new school year, Erie Insurance is investing more than $2 million in educational opportunities for young people across the region. The company announced the funding during a press conference Thursday, revealing that grants will be distributed to 30 nonprofit organizat
Final preparations underway for Zabawa Polish heritage festival
The Zabawa festival is right around the corner, and organizers are busy preparing. The annual festival at Holy Trinity Parish on East 23rd Street brings a weekend of Polish food, music and culture to Erie. From spending months preparing over 16,000 pierogis to setting up the grounds, organizers have been hard at work e
