Corry fire chief provides update on Hensa Stamp fire
The investigation continues into a devastating fire last month that burned a Corry business to the ground. The fire broke out two weeks ago at the Hensa Stamp facility on Pennsylvania Avenue, resulting in the building being deemed a total loss. Corry Fire Chief Ryan Card said all injured firefighters have been...
Erie Company, MUNIO, Presents Self-Protection Tools and Tips
With national surveys showing that nearly 1 in 2 women and over 4 in 10 men experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, personal safety is becoming a growing concern for many. Local company, MUNIO Self Defense, founded by 7th‑degree black belt Phil Ventrello, is stepping up to help....
Erie Leaders to Discuss Governor’s Budget Proposal
Following the Governor’s executive budget address, Infinite Erie and community, civic, and business leaders will convene on Thursday morning to review key elements of the proposed budget. Following the meeting on Thursday the 2026 Infinite Erie Playbook will be introduced. “Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget builds...
Developers pitch new defense shipyard for Erie waterfront
Officials with the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority were briefed Jan. 28 on a proposal to develop a new shipyard in Erie, Pa., aimed at constructing vessels for the U.S. Navy. The project, known as Gem City Shipbuilding, would be located on a portion of the former Erie Coke site along...
Dog Found Deceased in Dumpster with Gunshot Wound to Head
The ANNA Shelter is reaching out to the public for help finding who had committed this crime. On Feb. 2 the Erie Police Department had called the ANNA shelter to assist with a deceased dog. Prince the miniature Australian Shepherd was found freshly deceased in a dumpster. The authorities discovered...
More Info Released On Kittanning Pike Crash
Police have released more information on a Fairview Township crash that sent two people to the hospital in mid-January. On January 19th just before 2 p.m., police were called to the Kittanning Pike (Route 268) just south of Butternut Road for a single vehicle accident. According to police, a vehicle...
YMCA opening new facility in Fairview Township
The YMCA of Greater Erie announced their new childcare location in Fairview. CEO Jim McEldowney said that this new location will be more convenient for working families with children in the Fairview School District This childcare facility offers before and after school care for children from kindergarten to fourth...
First at 4: Peek ‘n Peak’s Chili Cook-Off
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814 Matters Turns Up the Volume on Local Voices
The 814 area code has become synonymous with the Erie area, weaving together people, places, and experiences into one numerical symbol. Although not everyone is cut from the same cloth – a new podcast is using that shared identifier to bring a positive message to people. The 814 Matters...
PennWest to test emergency alert system
PennWest will test its emergency alert system, PennWest Shield, this week. Testing will occur at the three campuses on the following dates and times:. California Campus: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to noon. Edinboro Campus: Wednesday, Feb, 4, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Clarion Campus: Thursday,...
