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Dreams made true for Erie family with annual ‘Waffles and Wishes’ fundraiser
The Make-A-Wish Erie chapter hosted its 12th annual signature fundraising event “Waffles and Wishes” Friday morning. The event held in observance of World Wish Month began, of course, with breakfast. Attendees had the joy of hearing from a family who already had their wish granted. And the breakfast...
Oliver's Beer Garden to Open for Summer Season May 3
Oliver's Beer Garden will be opening for the summer season on Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m. The Beer Garden is known for its vibrant atmosphere and live music. To celebrate the season opener, Geek Army will be playing from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, followed by Hyde & Seek on Saturday, May 4.
Erie Playhouse, United Way's Imagination Library Program Hosts Performances of Excellent Ed
It's going to be another busy day at the Erie Playhouse as they see an invasion of school students coming to watch a book come to life in musical form. Thursday was the start of four straight days of performances of the musical version of the children's book, "Excellent Ed".
Siblings help Fort LeBoeuf girls, McDowell boys win team titles at Trojans' meet
Nobody comes between McDowell brothers Benny and Leonardo Whitaker as far as good-natured trash talk about their sprint results. Nobody. Not even Ethen Knox, who’s weeks away from graduating as...
Erie Water Works receives grant money in mission to improve water quality across PA
The Shapiro administration invested funding to improve water quality across the state and Erie is included in one of their projects. Erie Water Works received more than $710,000 in grant and loan money through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST). It will be used in phase five of an existing...
Erie County sees 25% voter turnout for Tuesday's primary. How that compares to recent years.
Erie County saw 25% voter turnout for Tuesday's primary, an election that featured few local marquee races and a presidential contest that was essentially a done deal in a closed primary. "I was hoping for (turnout in) the low 20s," said Erie County Clerk Karen Chillcott, who oversees elections in...
Update: The current freeze warning will expire at 9 a.m.
The warning was for Southern Erie and Crawford County. "Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to warm through this morning," says the National Weather Service. What to do if there is a freeze watch or warning. Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended...
Youth Leadership Institute of Erie celebrates youth involvement in the community
The Youth Leadership Institute of Erie celebrated youth involved in the community. The day included hearing from famous basketball player Darrin “Boomer” Williams, entertainment, and awards. CEO and founder Edison Nicholson said they’ve had more than 750 young people engage in different service activities. “It says a...
What radio station is the Pirates game on? Starting Monday, a new spot on the dial
The Pittsburgh Pirates have found a new radio home in Erie. Happi 92.7 FM will begin carrying Pirates games Monday, said Scott MacDowell, news director for WICU-TV and WSEE-TV. Happi 92.7 is owned by Lilly Broadcasting, which also owns the two Erie television stations. ...
Children taken from home after sibling froze to death. Why the court made its ruling
The case of the 2-year-old Erie girl who froze to death in late February has triggered repercussions in court, where a judge has removed two other children from the custody of the girl's parents and put the two on a swift course for adoption. Erie County Judge John J. Trucilla took the actions...
Presque Isle State Park, AT&T reach deal. How it will benefit visitors, park services
Whether you're a parent at Presque Isle State Park trying to upload a video of your kid building a sand castle or a peninsula visitor in need of emergency services, officials announced a public-private partnership that could benefit you. AT&T has expanded its 5G network in the Erie area by co-locating equipment on...
NW Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards: All Winter Athlete of the Year nominees.
The Northwestern Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards, presented by AHN Sports Medicine at Saint Vincent, is proud to announce all the winter athlete of the year nominees. The winners will be announced during the live show on June 24 at Warner Theatre. The show is produced with the support of Marquette Savings Bank. ...
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