PennDOT continues roadwork as summer rolls on
From resurfacing highways to repairing bridges, construction crews are taking advantage of the warmer weather to complete work before winter returns. While that can mean slower commutes and changing traffic patterns, PennDOT says these projects are critical to maintaining safe roadways. “Route 20 in the city of Erie an
Man who ran through Erie completes 50-state run
Many Americans celebrated America 250 with cookouts, fireworks, or catching the Big Boy at one of its stops. But one man celebrated by running from coast to coast. Noah Coughlan ran through all 50 states and finally completed his countrywide running tour on the tropical shores of Hawaii on the Fourth of July. Coughlan
Nonprofits struggling with no budget
Non-profit leaders start to worry with no state budget passed and hope it doesn’t take nearly as long as it did last year.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center Names Executive Director
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Center (MLK Center), operated by Bayfront NATO, Inc., has announced the appointment of John Paul Robinson as its next Executive Director, effective July 13, 2026. Robinson succeeds longtime Executive Director James Sherrod, who passed away in November 2025 after more than two decade
Frolic on the Bay Returns at Erie Yacht Club for 34th Year
A longstanding Erie tradition dedicated to creating memorable experiences for individuals with disabilities and those facing life challenges will return later this month as the Erie Yacht Club hosts the 34th annual Frolic on the Bay. The event is scheduled for July 13, 2026, at the Erie Yacht Club. Volunteers...
8 Small Towns Where Retirees Can Live Like Millionaires on $90,000 a Year
FinanceBuzz analyzed cost-of-living data across hundreds of U.S. cities to find eight small towns where a $90,000 annual budget gives retirees a genuinely rich life.
Wendel Seeks More Information on Advanced Nuclear Energy Following Forum
One of the local officials involved in last week's forum on advanced nuclear energy wants to know how the City of Dunkirk can "get to the front of the line." Those are the feelings of Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel following the "Nuclear 101" forum held at SUNY Fredonia about the idea of retrofitting the forme
Sherman Man Charged With Criminal Trespass Following Burglary Investigation
SHERMAN, N.Y. — The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a past burglary in the Village of Sherman at approximately 8:22 a.m. on July 3, 2026. According to deputies, the investigation determined that Kevin C. Cole, 62, of Sherman, was inside a condemned residence on June 27, 2026, without authori
Another Flood Advisory for portions of Ashtabula, Erie & Crawford Counties…
A Flood Advisory has been issued for Ashtabula, Crawford, and Erie counties till 7:30 pm tonight. WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Portions of northeast Ohio, including the following county, Ashtabula and northwest Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Crawford and Erie. * WHEN…
Giving You the Business: Federal Resources Corporation (FRC)
As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, one Erie-based company is embracing that change while creating opportunities for local graduates and expanding its influence across the globe. Inside a bright, modern office in downtown Erie, Federal Resources Corporation (FRC) has experienced significant growth since

















