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Lake Erie Cycle Fest Rolls Through the Weekend
Lake Erie Cyclefest continues this weekend. On Friday night, in North East, the Grape Escape ride began and ended at South Shore Winery. The ride benefits Because You Care, and other rides helped five other organizations such as Asbury Woods and the Presque Isle Partnership. The event brings awareness for...
Historic Rapid Transit Building in Erie to sell nearly 500 items at 'old school' auction
Finding a 19th century spinning wheel; a Bradley stencil machine; or a vintage, iron-wheeled railroad cart from Erie’s past, is undoubtedly rare. But look no further than the Rapid Transit Building, at 1304 Sassafras St., where on Wednesday, those antiques and nearly 500 other items stored in the historic train depot will be...
Erie police charge 17-year-old boy as adult in dice game shooting that wounded man Sunday
Erie police accuse a teenage boy of firing gunshots at a group of people reportedly playing dice during a block party on the city's east side on Sunday night, wounding a man and damaging a residence and a vehicle. Ra'Mere L. Rogers, 17, was arraigned Thursday afternoon on charges including attempted homicide, aggravated...
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes LECOM Among 2024 Best Medical Schools
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) ranks 46th in the nation for the Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care and 39th for Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas among 168 schools, according to the 2024 Best Medical Schools report by U.S. News & World Report. “LECOM’s consistent rankings on...
‘Wonder’ schooner makes pitstop in Erie during East Coast journey
Erie’s maritime community is lending a helping hand to a ship that has been making the journey from Florida, up the eastern coast and into Detroit, Michigan. The schooner known as “Wonder” made its way to Erie’s port on Friday to put the masts back up after traveling through the Erie Canal.
Beer on the Bay 2024 kicks off this weekend
Saturday, July 27, marks the start of Beer on the Bay 2024 and tents are already going up at Liberty Park on Erie’s Bayfront. More than 50 breweries are attending this year from all around the country. There are two sessions on Saturday — one from noon to 3 p.m. and another from 4-7 p.m.
Friday Night Lights Part One, 7-26-24
WJET/WFXP– The Erie SeaWolves rode into Friday’s game on a five-game winning streak and put up their ace pitcher Jackson Jobe to throw against the Altoona Curve. Jobe went for 5.2 innings and gave up one run. He struck out five players in the process. Gage Workman broke the organization’s record for stolen bases. According […]
Classical music education gets fundraising boost from local nonprofit
A musical nonprofit got in touch with the artistic side in the “key” of a good cause. The Young Artists Debut Orchestra (YADO) hosted their Be an Instrument of Hope auction and fundraiser to continue providing classical music education opportunities to underserved students. The auction showcased 20 violins...
Youth summer campers showcase creative works with museum art show
Young artists had the chance to show off their works in an art show at the Erie Art Museum. The children were campers with the museum’s summer camp where a Los Angeles artist had been leading the camp this week. Friday’s show was the culmination of a week’s worth...
'Mike & Molly' actor, Pa. native Billy Gardell returns to Erie's Kellar's for comedy sets
Actor and comedian Billy Gardell has made a name for himself in Hollywood, starring in hit shows including “Mike & Molly” and “Bob Hearts Abishola,” but he never forgets his western Pennsylvania roots. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Gardell is familiar with Erie, from childhood family trips up to Lake Erie to appearances at...
Spoon's League Games Canceled Due to Disrespectful Conduct, Future of League in Question
All Spoon's League games scheduled for Friday, July 26 have been canceled. According to a Facebook post from the Spoon's Summer Court League, the decision to cancel the game was based upon the actions of some players and visitors who were disrespectful and/or went to the court to fight. League...
‘Please stop’ – Youth league director working towards peace despite recent violence
A local, youth, summer league is canceling operations for the time as a result of violence among the youth. Roosevelt Benjamen, the director of Spoon’s Summer League, said many kids ages 13-16 have been wreaking havoc at the league’s site. He said a fight broke out on Wednesday...
Meet the Erie Woman Who's Throwing an Olympics Party
An Erie woman is celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympics in a big way. Since 2008, she's hosted a big Olympics party. Friday, dozens of people will participate in a mock opening ceremony. There will be a Parade of Nations - a popular element of the night. Participants bring food from...
No-hitter history: Breaking down five hit-free games thrown by Erie SeaWolves pitchers
In nearly 30 years as an organization, the Erie SeaWolves have thrown five no-hitters, including the most recent one on July 20. From two combined no-hitters to three on the road, all five performances have been memorable for the 'Wolves. It started in 1995 when 17-year-old Elvin Hernandez threw a controversial no-hitter...
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. ...
Marriage licenses, divorces and more: The latest Erie County vital statistics
Marriage licenses issued between July 15-19 in Erie County Adiutori, Stephen Anthony, 35, 2597 Elk St., Lake City; Finnegan, Brooke Lynne, 33, 2597 Elk St., Lake City. Bergell, Eric Robert,...
Raccoon rabies vaccinations will drop from the sky in Allegheny County next month
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Aircraft will drop rabies vaccination baits across Allegheny County next month as part of a massive effort to eventually eradicate the raccoon variant of the virus from the country. The vaccination program is spearheaded by the United States Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services, which the Allegheny County Health Department partners with annually. This year, volunteers will distribute baits containing the vaccine from Aug. 1 through Aug. 30, both by hand and by air. The health department says residents may see aircraft slowly moving over the same area multiple times over a short period of time, which could be...
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