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Fire Breaks out in Large Storage Trailer at Erie Warehouse
Erie firefighters responded to a fire call Sunday evening at Team Hardinger Transportation's warehouse. The call came in just after 7 p.m. in the 1300 block of W. 18th St. They found fire in a large storage trailer by the loading dock. Firefighters focused their efforts on knocking that down.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Pushes for School Mental Health Funding During Erie Roundtable
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday visited the Iroquois School District to discuss his plan to increase funding for addressing mental health needs in schools. Since the pandemic, schools across the country have reported a significant rise in the number of students seeking mental health help, and the Erie region is no different.
Town hall meetings will focus on McDowell sports complex plans, Erie airport 2023 report
Millcreek Township School District and the Erie Regional Airport Authority will hold town hall meetings this month. Thursday's school district meeting will focus on plans for a stadium complex at McDowell High School's Gus Anderson Field. The airport's 2023 annual report will be the focus of the Airport Authority's June...
Erie Port Authority Considers Bringing Back Water Taxi Service
The Erie Port Authority is considering bringing back its water taxi service. The Erie Port Authority began offering the water taxi service back in 2000, to help people travel from the city to Presque Isle. However, the Port Authority has not offered the service since 2019. "We've heard from the...
Millcreek woman accused of leaving young children naked out in storm waives felony charge
A Millcreek Township woman charged by police after officers said they found her two young children outside and naked during a thunderstorm last week waived a felony charge to court during a court appearance Tuesday. Britney N. Myers, 31, waived her preliminary hearing before Millcreek Township District Judge Laurie Mikielski Tuesday morning on...
Erie man accused in break-ins, thefts at UPMC Park waives reduced charges to court
An Erie man accused with others of breaking into UPMC Park downtown on two occasions in May and stealing items from concession stands is facing fewer criminal charges as the cases against him advance in court. Rodolfo N. Patten, 20, on Friday waived a felony count of burglary to court in one of...
Flagship Brig Niagara will sail again in Erie. But when?
The Flagship Niagara won't be sailing or inviting guests aboard until at least the latter part of the 2025 sailing season as plans move ahead for the vessel to be sent out of town for repairs. But the Niagara — which has been under new management since Jan. 1 — will remain an...
2 Vehicles Heavily Damaged in North East Crash
Two vehicles were heavily damaged after being involved in a crash on West Main Rd. in North East Township on Tuesday, June 11. Firefighters freed multiple people trapped inside the vehicles as a result of the crash. The accident took place in front of the Dairy Queen near Gravel Pit...
Stonehouse Electric and Maintenance Helps Maintain Properties in City of Erie: Giving You the Business
A stone house along West 6th Street in Erie is the inspiration behind the name Stonehouse Electric and Maintenance. Owner Justin Corritore once owned that stone house on 6th, one of many places he's owned, rented, or fixed up and sold. You see, the father of five says he left...
Erie's Juneteenth Celebration to Take Over Perry Square this Saturday
Erie's Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 15 in downtown Erie. The celebration will take place in Perry Square from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Organizers are inviting the community to celebrate African American heritage and history. The Juneteenth celebration is a family friendly festival that...
Erie County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Erie County listed for $302,400 in May, up 7.2% from the previous month's $282,075, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 26.3% from $239,450. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Coroner: Erie County homicides jump, drug deaths high, motor vehicle deaths down in 2023
The City of Erie saw what is believed to be a record number of homicides and Erie County had a near-record number of fatal drug overdoses in 2023, according to data released by the Erie County Coroner's Office on Wednesday. Coroner Lyell Cook's data from last year also show drops in natural, accidental...
Erie's Public Schools Poised to Accept "Build Community Development Corporation" Bid for Administration Building
Erie's new "Housing First" initiative, fueled by public and private support, has zeroed in on a location to develop new housing for the chronic homeless population in the city. Erie's Public Schools are poised to accept a bid from the new non-profit Build Community Development Corporation, to purchase the district...
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Northern Erie and Southern Erie Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:11 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:11 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over North East, or 15 miles northeast...
Juneteenth in Erie: Celebrations include annual Block Party, Cookout Cruise and art
Angela McNair, who has led Juneteenth celebrations in Erie for 11 years, predicts that the upcoming Juneteenth Block Party will have the highest turnout to date. She estimates that more than 1,000 people attended last year. The celebration is scheduled in Perry Square on June 15 from 11 a.m. to...
Over $100K in Funding Secured for Indigent Defense in Erie
Erie was awarded a total of $102,023 in funding to bolster indigent defense. The grants were awarded through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's newly enabled Indigent Defense Advisory Committee. The new grant aims to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of indigent defense services in Pennsylvania. The funding will...
Who stood out at the Erie County All-Star Baseball Game?
You never know who’s going to get the big hit in this game. It took six innings to decide who would provide the difference-making drive in Tuesday’s Erie County All-Star Baseball Game. All-Stars from the West had played evenly with those from the East to that point in this annual exhibition for high...
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