Man accused in Erie kayaking death faces drug charges in Westmoreland
A Westmoreland County man scheduled to appear in court in Erie next week to face charges in a fatal 2025 boating accident on Lake Erie is facing misdemeanor drug charges in his home county following a raid July 8. Derek Bold, 22, of North Huntingdon, was jailed on $25,000 bond in Westmoreland County following his arrai
I-86 Crash Near Sherman Injures Two
Two people avoided serious injury following a two-vehicle crash on I-86 near Sherman. The incident occurred shortly after 12:15 PM on Thursday. According to first responders from Sherman, a passenger vehicle swerved in front of a tractor-trailer after another passenger vehicle decelerated rapidly to avoid hitting a dee
‘Hire the Future’ Rally Highlights Job Opportunities for Erie Youth
Erie community leaders came together downtown today, calling for stronger job opportunities for young people. A march in Perry Square highlighted programs already available — and pushed for even more support. This morning at Perry Square, dozens of marchers circled the park in a peaceful demonstration, holding signs an
CRIZ receives funding for Erie development projects
Three major projects overlooking Erie’s bayfront are getting some extra cash from the Commonwealth. Thursday morning, officials gathered at the bayfront to announce more than $20 million in development money. CRIZ, or the Erie City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Authority, announced that Pennsylvania approved fund
EDDC awarded $850,000 state grant for Flagship City Commons development
A state grant of approximately $850,000 has been awarded to the Erie Downtown Development Corporation for the $35 million Flagship City Commons project in downtown Erie.
CASA Announces 5th Annual ‘A Voice Fore a Child’ Golf Tournament
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Chautauqua County will host its 5th annual A Voice Fore a Child Beer & Wine Tasting Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 15th at Chautauqua Golf Club. Registration starts at 11:00 AM, with a shotgun start at 12:00 PM. The 18-hole, scramble format tournament will featur
Weather Scoop fundraising event returns to Connie’s Ice Cream
It was a perfect day for ice cream, and the Weather Scoop was back at Connie’s Ice Cream & Presque Isle Pizza!
Clocking In: Taking care of adoptable animals at the ANNA Shelter
From feeding pets to cleaning kennels, our Jade Leah Burns traded the newsroom for the ANNA Shelter, spending a day helping care for pets waiting to be adopted. It takes a lot of hard work to care for animals waiting for their forever homes, and it all starts with the devoted workers who make it […]
Counties Say Budget Delay Causes “Undue Hardship”
Written by Ethan Young, Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents Association Intern. HARRISBURG– Pennsylvania’s state budget is nine days late and local governments say they are the ones paying the price. Delays in the passage of the budget can force Pennsylvania’s counties and school districts to freeze hiring, borrow
Fire destroys house in Edinboro
A fire destroyed a trailer home early Thursday morning. Calls for the fire were received at about 7:30 a.m. Crews responded to the blaze on Hall Drive in Edinboro and were met with flames already fully engulfing the building. When our crew arrived on scene, all that was left of the structure were charred walls […]
