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Lake Erie Arboretum Temporarily Closes Slides at Frontier Park
The slides at Frontier Park are closed due to construction. The Lake Erie Arboretum (LEAF) announced the closure on social media. The bad news is, our slides are temporarily closed while a construction crew works at the bottom. The GOOD NEWS is, there will soon be beautiful benches at the bottom of the slides!
Harborcreek Community Parks Receive Award
During an annual community concert on Friday night, a $75,000 check was presented to Harborcreek Township. Erie County Executive Brenton Davis handed out the award. The money will go towards upgrades at the local baseball and softball fields, and new pickleball courts. The funding comes from Erie County Greenways Program,...
PennDOT Alerts Motorists to Traffic Shift Planned for Eastbound Lane of Bayfront Parkway in City of Erie
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting drivers to a changing traffic pattern for eastbound traffic on the Bayfront Parkway in the City of Erie. The shift will begin on Tuesday, July 30. Barriers will be placed between the two directions of traffic from State Street and Holland Street...
Portion of Bayfront Parkway in Erie reopens after spilled cooking oil shut it down
An unexpected release of cooking oil on Thursday night shut down a portion of a major Erie artery through much of Friday. The Bayfront Parkway between Port Access Road and East Sixth Street was closed until 8:20 pm. on Friday due to the spill, which was reported shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday, according to Erie County 911. ...
Lake Erie Cyclefest offers ‘gear-iffic’ views of Erie County during scenic bike rides
From city streets to hilly trails to beaches, Lake Erie Cyclefest returns this week offering a look at the landscapes throughout Erie County. Cyclefest organizers expect about 1,000 riders to register for events throughout the week. Riders from ten different states have already signed up. Rides are held each day...
Millcreek Township awards bid for Erie Golf Club sale. Court must approve the agreement
Millcreek Township is a step closer to selling the Erie Golf Club. Township supervisors on Tuesday awarded a bid for the purchase of the 175-acre property at 6050 Old Zuck Road to the Charles R. Van Eekeren Revocable Trust for $1,311,000. ...
Erie Democrats gather, speak on Kamala Harris’ new Presidential campaign
The Erie Democratic Party gathered to highlight Vice President Kamala Harris’ fight for Pennsylvania as she enters the presidential race. Local leaders such as Erie City Council member Tyler Titus and vice chair of Erie Democrats Kristy Gnibus spoke to kick off Kamala Harris’ presidential run. They expressed...
Firefighters 5K, Parade on Third Street Highlight Saturday Events at Oil Heritage Festival
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The 46th annual Oil Heritage Festival will feature the Oil City Firefighters 5K Run/Walk, the parade, and more on Saturday, July 27. The festival, hosted by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, will run until Sunday, July 28. The Oil City Firefighters 5K Run/Walk...
PennDOT announces plans to replace Crawford County bridge
(WJET/WFXP)– PennDOT has released their plans to replace a Meadville bridge carrying traffic over Cussewago Creek with construction slated for the 2026 season. Crews will be replacing the two-span steel bridge along Dunham Road (Route 2039) between Route 102 and Rodgers Ferry Road (Route 2034) with a new two-span steel girder bridge along with work on the surrounding area requiring a seven-month detour.
Banta to host damaged license plate event
HARRISBURG – After hosting several successful Hard-to-Read License Plate events, Rep. Jake Banta, R-4th, is teaming up with the Borough of Edinboro Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police to help constituents who have license plates that have become difficult to read. The event will be held Monday, July...
Crawford County under a flood advisory until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 4:21 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 7:30 p.m. for Crawford County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," states the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering...
Update on IRG Recycling Plant Coming to Erie
The federal government is offering IRG Recycling group a $182.6 million loan for a recycling facility on East Lake Road in Erie, potentially accelerating the plant's development. This loan will help cover 60 percent of the funding needed to bring this recycling plant to the area which IRG Recycling leaders...
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