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Erie City Council received a detailed look at potential solutions to the city’s ongoing budget deficit during a public study session Wednesday night, as representatives from consulting firm Public Financial Management (PFM) presented a series of short-, mid-, and long-term recommendations. The presentation focused on s

Drivers in Erie can now fully access the new roundabout at the intersection of the Bayfront Parkway and Sassafras Street Extension, as PennDOT has reopened the route to traffic. Sassafras Street Extension had been closed between the Bayfront Parkway and West Front Street while crews completed work as part of...

Gannon University is celebrating homecoming and family weekend with a special unveiling. Around this time last year, the historic Olds-Sweet-Norman House was picked up and moved from West 7th Street to West 6th Street, within Erie’s historic district. After months of renovations, landscaping and getting the house settl

Nearly $200,000 is heading to 10 local organizations helping people experiencing homelessness in Erie County. The County is reallocating the funding to organizations including Safenet, Erie City Mission, Community Shelter Services and The Upper Room. The money will help these organizations purchase essential equipment,

I attended the City Council meeting on September 16 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Devlin recognized the Department of Public Works for their hard work and commitment to the community following the extreme weather event that occurred Sept. 2 and 3 which uprooted hundreds of mature trees, damaged property, and blocked roadways. "Th

According to ANNA Shelter on Facebook, staff members assisted Pennsylvania State Police on Thursday in the removal of multiple animals from a property where conditions posed serious concerns for their health and well-being. ANNA team members Briley and Alysha helped transport 14 cats, two dogs, and one bird from the...

The Erie County District Attorney's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a fugitive who is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service in connection with an assault case. According to officials, an active arrest warrant has been issued for Daniel Hobson 54, who is being sought on an...

A project fighting erosion along French Creek in Union City is aiming to stabilize the stream bank— all while improving and protecting fish habitats— as well as removing invasive plant species.

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A lifetime devoted to serving others is being recognized in Millcreek Township, where James Jones has spent decades helping both his country and his community. Jones served a remarkable 37 years in the United States military, beginning his career in the U.S. Navy before later re-enlisting in the Army. His commitment to