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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

Gulick works out four days a week at four different Erie gyms.

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.

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

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...

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

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

A safety system aimed at protecting first responders is coming to five local fire departments: Fuller Hose, Crescent Hose, Brookside, Harborcreek and Greenfield Township fire departments. HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud sends real-time digital alerts to drivers when emergency vehicles are approaching or working at a scene. “

A project at the former Hammermill site was the focus of a public hearing before Erie City Council Wednesday night. The Nine Ships Company wants to build 75,000 square feet of light manufacturing and office space in the 1300 block of East Lake Road. Construction would take place on the northwest corner of the property,

(WJET/WFXP)– The case against an Erie man accused of carrying out a retaliatory shooting during Independence Day weekend is moving forward. According to online court documents, all charges, including attempted murder and aggravated assault, were waived over to court for 20-year-old Lejanthony Hinton on Thursday. Hinton