Police investigating fire at vacant Erie home
A vacant house in the City of Erie has caught fire for the fourth time this year. Calls came in just after 4 am in the 1100 block of Brewster Street. Crews were on scene for nearly two hours. Chief Fire Inspector Don Sauer said three smaller, more contained fires occurred in the house earlier […]
Northwestern Went Down a Man in Minute 10, And The Big Ten Is Still...
Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The Northwestern Wildcats just scratched out a shocking 1-1 draw against Big Ten rival Penn State, and they did it playing almost the entire game down a man. Seriously, […]
Erie County 4-H members head to state horse show
After months of early mornings, practice rides and hard work, 11 Erie County 4-H members are heading to Harrisburg for the Pennsylvania State Horse Show. The riders earned their spots after qualifying at the district competition last month, and now they’re preparing to show off their skills against some of the best young riders in […]
PennDOT to complete overnight work in Corry
(WJET/WFXP) — PennDOT has announced a new construction project for Erie County. Starting the week of October 19, there will be 24-hour construction on Route 77 and Church Street in the City of Corry. Crews will pave during the day and handle reconstruction work overnight. Work is expected to continue through Friday, October 23. Work […]
The Water Ice Family Opens Storefront in Millcreek Mall
There's a new place to enjoy sweet treats at the Millcreek Mall as family-owned business, Water Ice opened its storefront. The business began in 2024 and is known for its water ice drinks, lemonades and customizable drinks and treats around the region. After serving customers at community events with its...
No Kings Rallies Takes Place on Bayfront Connector
Ahead of the November 3 election, No Kings rallies and protests took place across the country, with participants advocating for voting rights and making their voices heard. Locally, people lined the Bayfront Connector on Saturday to exercise their rights to free speech and assembly. The corner of Cranberry and the...
Eeriebyss draws crowds ahead of Halloween
For over a decade, the Eeriebyss Factory of Terror has been living up to its name, delivering scares and screams in the weeks leading up to Halloween night. On a good day, the haunted house sees well over 1,000 visitors walk through the experience, which is over half a mile long. But the setup doesn’t […]
Local groups hold ‘No Kings’ protests throughout Erie
Thousands of protests took place across the nation as part of the “No Kings” movement Saturday, with two held right here in Erie. Local group French Creek Indivisible’s “Line the Bayfront” rally brought demonstrators along the Bayfront Parkway, while another group called Erie Indivisible filled Perry Square for their “Early Voter Rally.” “Well, our country […]
LECOM Featured on National Streaming Series ‘The College Tour’
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is receiving national attention after becoming the latest institution featured on The College Tour, a streaming series that showcases colleges and universities through the experiences of their students. LECOM celebrated the milestone Friday with a premiere watch party on campus, giving prospective students...
Erie VA Receives Funding for Facility Improvements
The Erie VA Medical Center has secured additional federal funding for key improvement projects as part of a historic nationwide investment in veterans' healthcare infrastructure. The funding was awarded during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 through the Veterans Health Administration's Non-Recurring Maintenance program. Erie VAMC had previously received...
