Thousands brave snow, high winds to run in annaul Presque Isle Turkey Trot
For many, running on Thanksgiving is reserved only for when you need to beat your siblings to that last slice of pie. But for over 2,000 people on Thursday, they ran for a different reason — the annual Presque Isle Turkey Trot. For this event, runners can choose to take part in the 5K, the […]
Lake Erie Weather: Fall Snow Bands Bring 1–2″/Hr Rates by Weather Today – Thanksgiving...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Erie, PA – A dangerous lake-effect snowstorm is building across the Lake Erie shoreline and inland hills this Thanksgiving morning, with intense snowbands expected to drop more than a foot of snow in areas...
The Case of Missing Woman Lonene Rogers Finally Solved
The missing persons case that occurred between Jan. 6 through to Jan. 7, 1981, has finally been solved. The victim, Lonene Rogers, 29, of Saegertown, PA was reported missing to the Pennsylvania State Police on Jan. 7, 1981. Clinton Rogers, the victim’s husband, told the authorities that he and the victim had an...
Erie SeaWolves offering ‘Howliday’ shopping days with discounts
An Erie sports team is getting ready for the holidays with multiple shopping events. The Erie SeaWolves will be hosting four “Howliday” shopping days at their team store, located at 831 French St. Each event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To get the following discounts, people must shop in person. “Shop...
Snow could hit northern Pennsylvania communities on Thanksgiving, following days
Initial snow bands will stay closer to Erie tonight and early on Thanksgiving.
Dylan Matz Foundation is this week’s winner of Loving Giving Local
Each week, JET 24/FOX 66/YourErie.com teams up with Superstore Joe and the Auto Express Resale Center to give back to one local nonprofit making a difference in the community. The Dylan Matz Foundation is this week’s winner of $250, part of Loving Giving Local. Tune in to JET 24 Action News at 5 p.m. to watch the...
Erie shelters gear up for winter crowds as snow approaches
It may still be autumn, but Erie is way past sweater weather. With snow on the forecast, it is getting colder and harder to stay warm. Each year, about 700 people experiencing homelessness die from hypothermia. Shelters are many times the only safe haven that unhoused people have to keep warm; however, shelters are...
Restrictions planned for Interstates 90, 86 ahead of winter weather
(WJET/WFXP) — PennDOT is planning for both Interstates 86 and 90, with winter weather forecasted to make its return on Thanksgiving, while also advising drivers only to head out on the roads unless necessary. PennDOT said all of I-90 and I-86 in Erie County will be under Tier 1 vehicle restrictions and speed limits...
Streets Department Works to Clean Up Falling Leaves Ahead of Falling Snow
Crews from the Erie Streets Department were out in force, deploying all of their tools to pick up those late falling leaves from area streets before the news snow falls. We tracked them down working on South Shore Drive, a neighborhood with lots of trees. The were using a claw, compacter trucks, a cage contraption on...
Celebrate Erie’s small businesses at Miracle on State Street
The Downtown d’Lights will be running as part of a bigger event called the Miracle on State Street. The event tries to get people to celebrate Erie’s past and present, with many offerings and events to attend. The Miracle on State Street coincides with Small Business Saturday, where shoppers support small local...
