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These 6 Ohio drive-ins still flicker under the stars like it’s 1955

I’ll admit it: I go to the drive-in mostly for the popcorn and stay for the sky. Ohio still has a handful of old outdoor movie screens that light up every warm night, and some have been doing it since before your grandparents could drive. A ticket can cost...

Bowling Roundup for Nov. 2, 2026

YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. – Here are the Valley Bowling Center league results through Nov. 2, 2026. Daybreakers (10/27): Jim Swearingen 203-595, Paul Bobelak 210-567, Collin Lehnen 225-565, Kellie Johnson 224-553, Linda Pires 175-499, Cindy Reasbeck 167-482 Daybreakers (10/19): Gary VanGuilder 223-558, Kathy Swearingen 190-489, Kellie Johnson 168-475 Ladies Church League...

Community gathers for annual Saint Boniface dinner, festival

A local church brought the community together on Sunday for a traditional meal and festival, all while giving back to those in need. Saint Boniface Church hosted its pork and kraut dinner and festival at the Coleman Center on Wattsburg Road. Guests enjoyed traditional pork and sauerkraut dinners, along with live polka music. The event […]

Veterans Memorial Park reopening in Zelienople

There will be a rededication ceremony for Veterans Memorial Park in Zelienople at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. In addition, a time capsule, which was discovered inside the base of the World War I monument, will be opened at 11 a.m. at the Zelienople Historical Society. The renovation was a...

American flag mural removed from downtown Sharon building

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.

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.