SLIDESHOW: Developer to remove flag facade from downtown Sharon building

SHARON - A local developer is removing the iconic American Flag facade from the former Army-Navy building in downtown Sharon, citing safety concerns. JCL Development said in a post on its Facebook page that it is sad to see the iconic piece of art go, but the facade has deteriorated due to rust and needs to be removed for safety.

Schuster Theatre announces closure of Scottino Hall following 2026-27 academic year

Erie, Pa.—Schuster Theatre, originally built in the 1920s as a church, has announced plans to close Scottino Hall. Having served as the hub for Gannon’s live theatre performances for over 30 years, Schuster has become a beloved staple of the Erie community, putting on an average of five shows each school year, including a summer show. The building hosts theatrical productions and is where many students take acting and theatre classes. Scottino Hall has become a second home for many students and faculty, so it came as a surprise when Gannon University announced it would be closing down Scottino Hall following the 2026-27 academic year.

Pumpkin destruction at Kuchta Farms

BRACEVILLE TWP. - Smashing Pumpkins isn’t just a 1990s alternative band. It’s a real thing i…

Pennsylvania Jazz Legends Honored in Erie as Statewide Tour Begins

From Billie Holiday to Henry Mancini, some of jazz's biggest names have roots right here in Pennsylvania. Tonight in Erie, their music and their stories took center stage during a performance by the Keystone Jazz Orchestra at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center. Between the notes, the orchestra looked back...

Former department store building in Niles being torn down

A building with plenty of history is only going to be remembered in people's minds now.

Erie Playhouse Bring Ghost Light 5K to Life for Halloween

People got into the Halloween spirit Saturday morning while supporting the Erie Playhouse at its Ghost Light 5K. The Playhouse previously held the 5K as a fundraiser and decided to bring the event back this year. Organizers set a goal of 100 runners but surpassed that number, with 226 racers taking part.

‘Butler’ movie films at Big Knob Grange

The assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in July 2024 at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, is a widely known event. Most people do not know how much of an impact it has had on the community over the past two years. To show its impact, a movie will be released in July 2027 that highlights the event’s impact on our community and local grounds.

A fossilized forest: 300 million year old Youngstown specimen prompts questions into area’s prehistoric past

YOUNGSTOWN - A 300 million-year-old fossil marked with handwritten Youngstown labels has sparked new interest in the Mahoning Valley’s prehistoric past, and other fossils that remain. The Mahoning Valley Geology, Earth, and Minerals (MVGEM) has shared the fossil collection which shows three-dimensional Lepidodendron specimens. Lepidodendron is an extinct tree-like...

Country star to play in Youngstown tonight

He'll be joined by opener Dasher The Band.

Daylight Saving Time, Fall Back

Love is like a Rock

Donnie Iris, the Western Pennsylvania rock legend who attended Slippery Rock State College before launching a decades-long music career, died Monday, Oct. 26, at 83 after battling bladder cancer for three years. Born Dominic Ierace on Feb. 28, 1943, in nearby New Castle, Pa., Iris maintained deep ties to Western...

Slippery Rockin’ the night away

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, DJ Bryce Alakai visited Slippery Rock University to host “Rave at the Rock.”. Alakai is a DJ, producer and music artist, most-recently known for winning the eighth season of Love Island. Love Island is a dating show streamed on Peacock. The event took place in...

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of November 2nd

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above.

Donnie Iris’ bandmate reflects on legacy

He was one of Pittsburgh’s favorite sons, and the death of Donnie Iris has prompted many tributes. When Iris formed the Cruisers in 1980, Marty Hoenes of Erie became his guitarist, and on Tuesday, he remembered the man they called “King Cool.” “Somebody said it’s a sad day in the Steel City and I think […]

Ready for Halloween? Here's when to trick-or-treat

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Families across Western Pennsylvania are gearing up for Halloween as communities announce their trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, October 31, 2026. Times vary by location and municipality, so families should double-check local schedules before dressing up and heading out. New Wilmington Borough and Wilmington Township will hold...

Pure Gold Showband to Headline Christmas Concert Benefiting Ellwood City Festival

The holiday season will get a spectacular musical start when the Pure Gold Showband takes the stage for a special Christmas Concert on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the Lincoln High School Auditorium. The concert will serve as a fundraiser for the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival, bringing the community together for an evening of outstanding live entertainment while supporting one of the area’s signature annual events.

Trending with Lily: October 26

Trending includes giant troll sculptures, a new marketplace opening just in time for the holidays, and a fire in Pleasantville destroys a multi-residential structure.

Erie mini golf course shut down in '21. Lawsuit over closure has ended

The owners of a former miniature golf course on Erie's bayfront have lost a court fight against the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority over the course's closure . After more than two years of litigation, a judge ruled that the owners presented no evidence that the Port Authority breached the lease agreement or promised to compensate them for the relocation of Harbor View Miniature Golf. The 18-hole course closed in June 2021 after operating for about 19 years on authority-owned property on the west side of State Street just north of the intersection with the Bayfront Parkway. Owners Tom and Teresa Stankiewicz never reopened the course. They sued the Port Authority in the Erie County Court of Common Pleas in June 2024 . They claimed that the Port Authority breached the Harbor View lease by failing to select other options for an access road that was built on the site of the golf course and caused it to close. The Stankiewiczes also claimed the Port Authority failed to honor a promise to pay nearly $700,000 for the relocation of the course to the authority's Liberty Park, farther west on the bayfront. The Port Authority denied the claims. Both the authority and

FLEX & Friends Celebration to Feature Awards, Networking, and Entertainment

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals group of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, will host its annual FLEX & Friends Celebration on Thursday, November 12, bringing together local young professionals and community supporters for an evening of networking and recognition.