Erie Moves Forward with New Public Safety Building Plan
City of Erie planners continue to make progress on the long-range plan to transform the former Miller Brothers property into a new public safety building. Erie City Council recently signed off on a $20.5 million bond to fund the two-phase project, and that money must be spent within three years.
Kevin Seelinger Arraignment
Kevin Seelinger, the Pennsylvania Parole officer accused of shooting and killing Marchello Woodard last July faced his formal arraignment in Erie County Court on Tuesday.
Mary Beth’s Forecast: Thunderstorms with freezing rain tonight
Severe T-Storm WARNING for So Erie, SW Wyoming, NE Chautauqua, No. Cattaraugus counties until 11:15pm. Storms may produce quarter size hail and dangerous lightning. Dense Fog ADVISORY for southern Erie, Wyoming, the southern tier and northern PA until 9am Thursday. Visibility may drop below 1/4 of a mile. Travel may...
VC grads organize memorial for former faculty member, friend Santor
Several Venango Christian High School graduates have organized a memorial Mass and fellowship gathering next month to honor former faculty member Father John E. Santor, who taught at the school and served at St. Stephen Church in Oil City during the 1960s and 70s. The celebration of life Mass will be held March 12 at...
Get Ready for the Annual Erie Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Get ready for Erie’s annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. It kicks off Tuesday, March 14th, at 2 p.m., starting at 11th and State Streets and ending at Saint Patrick Church. Hosted by the Knights and Ladies of Saint Patrick, the event features local bands, groups, and organizations. Parade commentary will be live in...
Pennbriar Athletic Club to close after more than 40 years
After decades serving the Erie community, Pennbriar Athletic Club will officially close its doors at the end of the month. The locally owned gym announced that February 28 will be its final day in operation. The facility, which has been open for more than 40 years, has long been known for its tennis courts, fitness […]
Man ejected during ATV crash in Erie County Monday
(WJET/WFXP)– A rollover ATV crash in Venango Township left a Union City man seriously injured after police said he was ejected from the vehicle. Pennsylvania State Police said the crash happened around 5:19 pm on Monday on the bend in Arbuckle Road, just south of Phillipsville Road, when the driver of an enclosed ATV...
Erie teen fired into house party, led police on chase: EPD
(WJET/WFXP) — A City of Erie teenager is facing extensive criminal charges, and a warrant has been issued for another person after police said several shots were fired into a house party early Sunday morning that led to a police chase. According to the criminal complaint, Erie police responded to shots fired in the...
Local car washes notice influx in customers thanks to warmer weather
Car owners were taking advantage of the warmer temperatures this week and heading to their local car wash. Locals said above-freezing conditions finally gave them the chance to rinse away the salt and grime. For many drivers in the area, road salt is one of their main concerns Salt can be damaging, but harm can […]
Erie man charged in reported armed robbery of 12-year-old, other child
An 18-year-old Erie man is facing felony robbery and other charges after city police accused him of robbing a 12-year-old boy of cash during a confrontation Feb. 14. Danarii T. Mickel is accused in an incident reported in the 500 block of East 21st Street of confronting the boy while the boy was walking, demanding...

















