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SeaWolves riding four-game winning streak heading into Friday fireworks night
SeaWolves manager Gabe Alvarez and infielder Gage Workman spoke to media following Erie’s fourth straight win heading into Erie’s first fireworks night of the season Friday against Richmond (6:05 pm first pitch).
Babies in Bloom: UPMC Newborns Ready for Mother's Day
Newborns are in bloom at UPMC Magee-Womens in Erie. Babies at the hospital were dressed in colorful onesies with pale yellow hats to celebrate spring and mothers day. The outfits were made by a retired former Magee nurse. All babies born over the mother's day weekend will also receive the seasonal outfits.
Celebration of Water, Water Walk Planned for Saturday
Erie Water Works is wrapping up Drinking Water Week with two events Saturday. Volunteers will meet in Perry Square at 11 a.m. for a “water walk” and litter clean-up along Peach, Sassafras, French and Holland St. Clean-up supplies will be provided. It's being held in conjunction with Groundwork...
Erie Philharmonic Closes Out 2023-2024 Season
It was quite a finish to a great season for the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra under Music Director, Daniel Meyer. The closing symphonic concert which was sold out, featured award-winning violinist, Stella Chen, who has played with orchestras around the globe and her performance was exquisite. The show closed with Carl...
Familiar voice informs Girard basketball great Ann Mimm Evans of her Erie Hall induction
Ann Mimm Evans immediately recognized the caller’s voice. It belonged to Larry Seneta. The same Larry Seneta who coached her for four years with Girard’s girls basketball program. Four successful...
Police charge man with murdering Erie man, injuring woman Tuesday. What to know
Erie police have filed homicide charges against a Detroit man in the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man and the wounding of a 31-year-old woman during a confrontation in a west Erie neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Melvin D. Burnett Jr., 34, was arraigned Tuesday afternoon by Erie 1st Ward District Judge Sue Mack...
Police: Operator of Construction Drum Roller Crashes Into House, Flees Scene in Millcreek Township
MILLCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local man was identified by police as the driver of a construction vehicle that reportedly struck a house and fled the scene in Millcreek Township. According to a report released by PSP Clarion on Thursday, May 9, the crash happened on Old State...
Second Victim Dies after East Erie Crash Involving Speeding Motorcyclist
A second man died following a crash involving a speeding motorcyclist in the City of Erie on Tuesday. It was reported just after 6:30 p.m. on E. 38th St. near Tops Market. Police said a motorcycle was headed east at a high speed when it slammed into an SUV trying to turn onto 38th Street from Marion St.
Erie Philharmonic concertmaster to step down following 2023-24 season
(WJET/WFXP) – The Erie Philharmonic made an announcement this week that their concertmaster will step down. Ken Johnston will end his over 20 year tenure as the concertmaster of the Erie Philharmonic when he steps down following the 2023-24 season. Johnston first joined the Erie Philharmonic in 2000 and...
Celebrating the Class of 2024 at Mercyhurst University
Mercyhurst University celebrated the Class of 2024 on Saturday with their commencement exercises in the afternoon. The day began with a Baccalaureate Mass in the morning. Faculty, staff, family and friends gathered at the Erie Insurance Arena for the afternoon ceremony. 545 students were awarded their degrees, including 484 bachelor...
Getting to Know the Newest DI Programs: Mercyhurst, West Georgia Join FCS in 2024
The FCS is ever in flux. On Friday this last week the news broke that Missouri State is leaving for the FBS and Conference USA in a year’s time. This comes not that long after Kennesaw State announced a similar move that goes into place this season. There aren’t just teams hitting the exit door, though. Effective July 1 a pair of new squads will be joining the subdivision as well. The Mercyhurst Lakers and the West Georgia Wolves will become the newest Division I football members later this summer.
Pennsylvania beach selected as site to test renewable energy tech
(WJET/WFXP) — Renewable energy company Breakwave Energy announced Thursday they’ll be using the shores of Lake Erie in Harborcreek Township as the spot to test their new technology that would convert waves into energy. Breakwave said they’ll be conducting their tests along at Shorewood Beach this summer after...
Community Blood Bank In Urgent Need of Blood Donors Following Multiple Traumas
The Community Blood Bank is in critical need of O-Negative and O-Positive Blood Types. In order to encourage donors to give blood, the blood bank is offering new incentives. The first 25 donors that give at the Erie Donor Center on May 9 or May 10, will receive a Stan's Garden Center Geranium. All donors will receive a Support Local T-shirt.
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