Travel Back in time at Peek’ n Peak

You are invited to experience a journey back in time for two weekends this month at the Medieval Feast Dinner Theater, held at the Peek’ n Peak Resort in Clymer. This event takes place in the Retreat Building on November 13th through 15th and November 20th through 22nd, featuring both afternoon and evening performances. Get ready to partake in this seasonal event, that offers a blend of a tasty feast, music, and a comedic dinner show that will transport you to the era of kings, queens, and damsels in distress.

District 10's top performing athletes for the week of Nov. 2-7

The Erie Times-News, for the final time during the PIAA's fall sports season, is compiling a list of notable performances by District 10's athletes. These lists will resume on a weekly bases come mid-December, when the PIAA's winter sports season is under way in full. The district's top performers for Nov. 2-7 are: More: Cathedral Prep boys and girls sweep Slippery Rock in District 10 soccer semifinals Boys soccer Ronan McCann, Fairview: His goal off a rebound was the game-winner for the Tigers, who won District 10’s Class 2A championship match with a dramatic 3-2, double-overtime victory vs. Cathedral Prep. Nico Lopez, Mercyhurst Prep: His goal gave the Lakers a permanent lead en route to their 4-1 win over Wilmington in the district's Class 1A final at Waterford. Lyle Carnes, Harbor Creek: He was the Huskies’ goalkeeper for their 4-0 shutout of Meadville in the district's Class 3A final at Cathedral Prep’s Dollinger Field. Will Agresti, Cathedral Prep: His successful penalty kick attempt began the scoring for the Ramblers, who beat Slippery Rock 3-1 in a district 2A semifinal held at Meadville’s Bender Field. Joey Chiocco, Fairview: The Tigers, aided by his two goals and two assists, advanced to the

Nelly and Afroman hit NE Ohio stage next month

Grammy-award winning rapper Nelly is coming to Northeast Ohio with special guest Afroman.

PennWest to Honor Service Members for Military and Veterans Appreciation Week

PennWest University will recognize the service and sacrifices of military members, veterans, and their families during Military and Veterans Appreciation Week, taking place November 9 until November 13 across its campuses. In a proclamation, Interim President Dr. James D. Fisher acknowledged the long history of military service among PennWest students,...

Built to Last: The Architecture & Engineering of Crawford County

250 Years. 12 Stories. One County. A county’s history isn’t found only in books, archives, or museum collections. Sometimes, it’s standing right in front of us. It’s in the brick walls of a market house that has welcomed generations of shoppers. In the iron framework of a bridge built when horses and wagons traveled the roads. And in the winding paths of a cemetery designed as carefully as any public park.

Sharon native, Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient, ‘The Lettermen’ founding member Tony Butala dies at 87

Tony Butala, a Sharon native and one of the founding members of chart-topping pop trio The Lettermen, has died, according to a post from the band's Facebook.

This Pennsylvania Cathedral Could Quite Easily Pass for a Church in Medieval Europe

A chest beneath one altar holds 84 relics of saints and martyrs, including Saint Patrick. That detail alone made me stop scrolling. Construction began in 1875, and the cathedral was dedicated in 1893. The bishop behind it refused to build unless the money was already in hand, so the walls rose slowly, stone by red stone.

New $21 million movie theater planned for Grove City

Something new is coming to Grove City, where the Guthrie Theatre now stands.

Command & Courage: Oliver Hazard Perry Exhibit

New Exhibit at Hagen History Center Brings Oliver Hazard Perry’s Story to Life. The Hagen History Center has opened a new exhibit titled Command and Courage Oliver Hazard Perry that explores the life and legacy of the naval hero whose leadership during the War of 1812 secured American victory on Lake Erie.

Downtown D’Lights holiday event moves to Friday before Thanksgiving

On Nov. 2, the Erie Downtown Partnership , along with other community partners, announced that the 2026 Downtown D'Lights holiday festival will be held on Nov. 20. Organizers said the festival will be held on the Friday before Thanksgiving in future years. “We are going to keep that date moving forward in subsequent years," Emily Fetko, executive director for the Erie Downtown Partnership, said. She said the change was made to accommodate a more condensed shopping season. "We wanted to make sure that businesses had the opportunity to take full advantage of the holiday shopping season. And, of course, we know we have the opportunity to welcome a lot of guests over the Thanksgiving season." Here's more on what you can expect when walking downtown on Nov. 20. Blue Light Special nostalgia: Kmart memories live on for Erie shoppers and staff The lighting of a 40-foot Christmas tree The main event for Erie Downtown D'Lights is the lighting of the 40-foot Christmas tree in the center of Perry Square. According to the Erie Downtown Partnership website , the tree lighting will begin at 6 p.m. with a countdown as Santa and Mrs. Claus turn on the holiday lights in downtown

Art Trail Makes Stop in Ellicottville

If you want to gauge the vitality of a community, one of the best metrics is its local library, which, especially in small towns, is a cornerstone of community life. From free resources, to programs, to classes, and groups for all ages, libraries continue to remain active and relevant, and the Ellicottville Memorial Library is always identifying opportunities to engage with the community.

New Exhibit at Hagen History Center Brings Oliver Hazard Perry’s Story to Life

More than 200 years after Erie helped change the course of the War of 1812, a new exhibit is giving visitors an up-close look at the naval hero at the center of that history. The Hagen History Center's new "Command and Courage: Oliver Hazard Perry" exhibit is now open, offering a rare glimpse into the life and legacy of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, whose leadership helped secure a pivotal American victory on Lake Erie.

Over the Tavern Returns to the Erie Playhouse

This month, the Erie Playhouse takes us back to a bustling mid-century, Rust Belt, Polish Catholic household with their production of Tom Dudzick's Over the Tavern. The story is set in Buffalo and follows the arc of Rudy Pazinski, a budding adolescent who believes that having fun is God's sole intended purpose for humanity. As Rudy questions his own faith in the light of his upcoming confirmation, audiences get an intimate glimpse into a family as they face their very real (and often comedic) struggles in life.

Ski Films for a Good Cause

Ski season is just around the corner, and what better way to kick off the winter festivities than a couple high energy ski films to get the adrenaline pumping? That is exactly what is in store with three upcoming events benefiting the life changing lessons provided by Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program, a local non-profit founded in 1988 at Holiday Valley Ski Resort. LASP provides ski and snowboard instruction to persons struggling with virtually any disability, both cognitive and physical.

100-year-old carousel house beyond repair, New Castle administrator says

The effort to save the carousel house at New Castle's Cascade Park has come to an end.

All-Star Musicians To Team Up For Show at Penn Theater

A collaboration of local musicians will bring the greatest tunes in rock to life tomorrow night at the Penn Theater. The Rock Station 97.7’s Downtown Jam is kicking off Friday at 7 p.m. at the Penn Theater. This all-ages show will include a cash bar for those 21 and...

New $21 million movie theater planned for Grove City

Something new is coming to Grove City, where the Guthrie Theatre now stands.

Erie Reader 2026 Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide

Speaking on behalf of all of the parents out there: something you realize very quickly once you have a kid is that the flow of STUFF into your home is an unstoppable force. Before they're even born, there's an overwhelming amount of gear, clothing, toys, gadgets, noisy plastic… and as soon as they outgrow those items, along comes another wave of gear, clothing, toys, gadgets, noisy plastic – all in the next size up. Not meaning to sound ungrateful, as many of these gifts are handy, helpful, and fun, but in a world of overconsumption, teaching our children restraint alongside appreciation is important and may translate into a lifelong habit of buying less. More does not necessarily equal better and receiving a thoughtful, useful, minimal gift ensures those items will not be cast aside and forgotten after the exciting glow of the holiday wears off.

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