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Two vehicle crash in leads to rollover in Harborcreek Township Thursday evening
A two vehicle crash Thursday evening sends an SUV rolling onto its side and slows traffic on a busy road. That crash happened just before 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Walbridge and Buffalo roads in Harborcreek Township. A white jeep and blue pickup truck collided near the intersection in front of Stan’s Garden […]
Solar eclipse will cause flight delays, FAA says. Here’s why
The solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to draw thousands of people to Erie, Pa., potentially making for some traffic issues. It’s also expected to mix things up a bit in the sky as well. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Maintenance starting on North East Marina, opening day set
(WJET/WFXP)– With boating the season just around the corner, the PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced Thursday that maintenance work will be beginning shortly on the North East Marina. Work is expected to begin on the marina on Monday, April 1 with the launch ramps staying closed until it’s completed with the public launch […]
Community rallies to support family as probe continues into missing Erie man's whereabouts
Dijone Redd is missed. His mother, Stephanie Porter Easterling, said she feels the absence daily as she thinks of the "kindhearted, goofy person" she would joke with and recite scripture with. She said she also sees it in the pain in the eyes of Redd's six children when answers to their father's whereabouts...
Future of Skill Games in the City of Erie
Philadelphia City Council voted to ban skill games from the city with only some exceptions, could Erie see a similar fate?. Safety was one of the reasons for the ban and State Representative and House Gaming Oversight Chairman, Pat Harkins, said he shares that concern. "You hear stories of people...
Two truck collision leads to rollover
Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP) — Erie Police Department respond to an early morning accident in the 1200 block of West 10th Street. This crash happening at around 6:30 a.m. Thursday. A pickup truck headed southbound on Cranberry Street collided with another pickup truck headed westbound, causing one of the vehicles to flip over onto its side. […]
Local wineries hope to draw people to the vineyards on eclipse day
The wineries of Lake Erie’s wine country are working together to draw eclipse viewers to their vineyards. Local wineries are taking a collective approach in an effort to turn a once-in-a-lifetime moment into a weekend of festivities. “We’ve decided to come together and have a collective event where each winery could make some food and […]
Ex-School Director Aliota's case against Millcreek School District survives judge's ruling
Millcreek School District loses request to have judge toss federal suit in which Lou Aliota claims district, board violated rights by unsuccessfully suing him for defamation in open-records fight. Erie Times-News. Former Millcreek School Director Lou Aliota has pursued legal action for years against board members, school district. Costly dispute...
Erie man sentenced to 15 to 50 years in prison in road-rage shooting in city in 2023
Kevin Bennett refused to die. And that's the only reason you're not facing a murder charge, Bennett told Alexander J. Peyton as the two men faced each other on Wednesday morning for the first time since Peyton shot Bennett in the face during a confrontation following a traffic accident on Interstate 79 in Erie on Feb. 27, 2023.
One hospitalized after Peach Street car crash
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash on Peach Street Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 4:00 p.m. in Waterford Township near the intersection of Dorn Road. State police said the car lost control and hit a utility pole, causing live wires to fall on the car. Peach Street was shut down while […]
Erie woman facing attempted homicide in reported stabbing during planned fight Monday
An Erie woman is facing attempted homicide and other charges after city police accused her of stabbing another woman during a planned fight in an eastside neighborhood on Monday night. Andrea K. Griffin-McCloud, 23, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon and was later arraigned by Erie 3rd Ward District Judge...
North East youth wrestler receives welcome after state championship runner-up
A North East youth wrestler received a warm welcome home with a fire truck escort after a big performance. Jagger Locke was a Keystone state championship runner-up with a PJW state championship fourth place finish. For 10-U he is 78-10 with 34 pins and 15 tech falls.
Back in rhythm: Heart procedure helps Edinboro-area man feel his best 'in 3 or 4 years'
Dealing with both type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation made it twice as difficult for Matt Jewell to live a healthy lifestyle. Medicine to control his abnormal heart rhythm slowed down his heart rate, which often made him feel tired. "I work in the construction business, and the medicine made...
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