Woman dies after jumping off Interstate 90 bridge
The Erie County coroner confirmed one woman has died after she apparently jumped from the Interstate 90 bridge over Six Mile Creek. State police and firefighters from Harborcreek were called to I-90 eastbound around 6:45 Friday evening. The woman’s body was recovered from the gorge below. According to coroner Lyell...
Shallow-water ciscoes gone from Lake Erie for decades may come back from northeastern Pa.
Efforts are underway to determine if a lost native species of fish in Lake Erie can be reintroduced from its descendants that have been found on the opposite side of Pennsylvania. Doug Fischer, nongame fisheries biologist and ichthyologist for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission , is one of several biologists...
Les Crago Jewelers Closes Its Doors After 75 Years of Serving Erie
As summer begins, a local legacy is coming to a close. Les Crago Jewelers, a family-owned fixture in the Colony Plaza, will celebrate its final day in business Saturday, marking the end of an incredible 75-year run. Owners Stephen and Robyn Crago are officially retiring after decades of helping Erie...
Be a Tourist: Events around town June 20-22
Kellar’s Magic & Comedy Club presents Bret Ernst As well as being mentioned in Variety, Maxim, Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone magazines, Bret Ernst was mentioned in The Hollywood Reporter as “one of the best and most respected stand-up comedians in the business today.” In 2011, his Comedy Central Presents was...
One upstate Mental Health Association hires bilingual advocate to help in recovery
DUNKIRK, N.Y. — Luis Valentin is in recovery following a long history of heroin use and has spent the last few months at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, a place he says he feels welcome and not judged. "Pretty good, feel good, thank God I met these...
Erie County HRC to Host Free Pride Month Training on LGBTQIA+ Rights and Ethical...
In celebration of Pride Month, the Erie County Human Relations Commission (ECHRC) is hosting a free educational training titled “Pride, Protection & Practice: Ethical Responsibilities and Discrimination Protections in Erie County.”. The event will take place on Thursday, June 26, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the...
Penn State Behrend welcomes student for annual College for Kids
School may be out, but for some area students, the thirst for knowledge continues. And for those seeking to further their education, the campus of Penn State Behrend is offering the perfect opportunity. For six weeks, the College for Kids enrichment program offers area students between the ages of six and 14 an...
North East property owners assess the damage after unexpected flash flooding
The water has receded, and North East property owners have started assessing the damage left behind from Wednesday’s flash flooding that took the community by surprise. Mobilia Fruit Farm is one of those properties dealing with damage, as flash floods submerged lines of its grape vines underwater. Those grape posts...
Local Pharmacies Benefit From Rite Aid Bankruptcy
Rite Aid pharmacies around the country are closing after the company filed for bankruptcy last month. The Rite Aid Pharmacy at 54th and Peach Street is on that list. Colonial Family Pharmacy is about a half mile down the street. The locally-owned pharmacy has gotten a lot of customers from Rite Aid.
New L.L. Bean store open for business on Upper Peach St.
L.L. Bean had their grand opening Friday for their new location on Peach Street. The business, located in the 6700 block of Peach Street, was met with a line of close to 150 L.L. Bean fans that wrapped around the building. The first 100 customers at the store were given a $50 gift card. Their […]
