Chef Robert Irvine Continues to Back Erie County

ANNA Shelter Rescues Over 50 Chinchillas in Erie

The ANNA Shelter is no stranger to animal rescues, but its latest rescue effort involved a very different kind of furry friend. The shelter recently assisted in the rescue of more than 800 chinchillas from a local breeder, taking on the massive task of helping the animals find safe and loving homes.

Presque Isle prepares for duck hunting season

Duck hunting begins soon, and hunters at Presque Isle State Park are preparing for the season. Duck hunting season officially begins next Monday, November 2, and lasts until January 9, 2027. Several waterfowl blinds have already been installed along the state park. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Game Commission remind hunters that you have to have […]

Trending with Lily: October 26

Trending includes giant troll sculptures, a new marketplace opening just in time for the holidays, and a fire in Pleasantville destroys a multi-residential structure.

Pure Gold Showband to Headline Christmas Concert Benefiting Ellwood City Festival

The holiday season will get a spectacular musical start when the Pure Gold Showband takes the stage for a special Christmas Concert on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the Lincoln High School Auditorium. The concert will serve as a fundraiser for the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival, bringing the community together for an evening of outstanding live entertainment while supporting one of the area’s signature annual events.

Burton restaurant featured on Fox News Channel as diners talk election

Diners at JC’s Restaurant in Burton Village recently got to share their thoughts on the upcoming midterm election with a national audience. Steve Doocy, co-host of Fox News Channel’s Fox and Friends morning show, visited JC’s on Oct. 26 for the show’s Breakfast with Friends segment. He interviewed customers throughout the morning about the Nov. 3 election, which features competitive races in Ohio for governor, a U.S. Senate seat and numerous other federal, state and local offices.

A TikTok Creator Bought This Historic $225K Church To Host Ghost Tours

A 1921 converted church in Fredonia, PA, is listed for $225,00. It features live-in potential, 2.4 acres, and a large cemetery.

Game day deals at Riser Tavern and Grill

Red Lobster location to close next month

The Red Lobster location in Hermitage is set to close next month.

Lunch and Learn: Learn about Prep Lunch Staff

Prep Lunch staff members are here to serve and happy to do it. Although students see them every day, most students have no idea who these people are. Prep SLC staff members would like to give you some insight into who exactly is serving you your lunch. Mrs. Carrie Johannesmeyer...

Franklin Animal Clinic Adoptable Pet of the Day: Nutmeg

Franklin Animal Clinic Adoptable Pet of the Day: Meet Nutmeg! The adoptable pet of the day is sponsored by Franklin Animal Clinic. Nutmeg–a young female mixed breed dog–is seeking a caring forever home!. According to the Venango County Humane Society, she is affectionate, friendly, and smart! She is...

Butler Little Theater Show To Celebrate 85th Anniversary

The curtain is nearly ready to open on a very special Butler Little Theatre Show. In honor of their 85th season, a bonus show Pen Pals will be performed tomorrow and Friday at 7:30 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are free as the...

A Decade of Community: Local Coffee House Deepens Its Roots in Downtown Warren

The Arbor Coffee House, in downtown Warren, PA, has been serving up more than just coffee for the past decade. Originally founded by a mother-daughter team, the café has long been a place where locals could gather, chat, and unwind beneath the oak tree emblem that symbolizes shelter and community. But it was in 2025 that The Arbor began its most vibrant chapter yet, under the stewardship of Aaron Burdick, who saw potential not just in the business, but in its role as a cornerstone for local culture.

“Ma Sends a Birthday Postcard” – Enon Valley, PA (1912)

Mr. J. D. Hall lived in Hubbard, a small city in Trumbull County of northeast Ohio. Settled by farmers from New Jersey in the early 19th century, the agricultural community grew with the development of coal and iron industries in the 1860’s. Near the border of Pennsylvania, Hubbard had...

Brown’s Country Kitchen Is A Portersville, Pennsylvania Country Store Restaurant Where You’ll Want Room For Pot Roast And Homemade Pie

Some of the best meals in western Pennsylvania are served a few minutes off the interstate, in places you might drive right past. Portersville is a small town between Erie and Pittsburgh, and it hides a country store restaurant that locals have trusted for years. Folks show up for breakfast,...

WPXI: Pittsburgh-area music artist, Donnie Iris, dead at 83

Our NBC News affiliate in Pittsburgh, WPXI, is reporting that as of Monday, October 26, Pittsburgh-area music artist and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, native Donnie Iris has died at the age of 83. Iris was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, in 1943. WPXI reports that Iris’ long-time concert promoter, Rich Engler,...

Erie Guild of Craftsmen Fall Craft Show Brings Handmade Treasures to Shoppers

Shoppers had the chance to get a jump start on their holiday shopping while supporting local artisans at the Erie Guild of Craftsmen Fall Craft Show. This year it was held at the Zem Zem Shrine Club. For more than 50 years, vendors have gathered to showcase and sell their...

Before Work, Youngstown Steelworkers Fueled Up At These 6 Diners That Still Open Early

Long before sunrise, the Mahoning Valley ran on coffee, eggs, and a full plate of potatoes. Shift workers heading to the mills needed a hot breakfast fast, and neighborhood diners were ready for them. The mills look different now, but plenty of those early-morning habits are still alive around Youngstown,...

WQLN to host annual Holiday Craft Show

(WJET/WFXP) — A local holiday craft market is returning in November. WQLN will host its annual WQLN Holiday Craft Show on November 14 and 15. The craft show will feature handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind creations from more than 100 crafters. The event will take place in the Rainbow Gardens at Waldameer Park from 11 a.m. […]

Compton's Table Hosts Gothic-Themed Halloween Gala Fundraiser

Compton's Table is bringing a little gothic glamour to Erie tonight, all for a good cause, with its "Crimson and Velvet" Halloween Gala. Guests are embracing a black-tie dress code with a gothic twist, creating an atmosphere organizers describe as something straight out of Dracula's grand ball. The evening includes...