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JD Vance meets owner, guests of an Erie market after campaign rally. What he ordered
To have a potential vice president of the United States enter your business, buy a drink and order a sandwich, is hardly typical. But for Kyle Bohrer, owner of Gordon’s Butcher & Market, that scenario played out Wednesday, when Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance and his wife, Usha, stopped by the meat market at 4815 Peach St. ...
Truck Pulling Brings in Fans at Erie County Fair at Wattsburg
There was a huge crowd at the Erie County Fair at Wattsburg for a Friday night of truck pulling. In the 85-hundred diesel class, this is is Justin Safford, cleaning up with a pull of 405 feet. His daughter Brandy, back home from Alfred State College enjoying the Labor Day...
‘Just not right’ – Palace Apartments tenants upset over moving-out conditions
The Palace Hardware Building in downtown Erie is apparently asking tenants who live there to move out by the end of the month. But several elderly and disabled people who live there say years of neglect have made it nearly impossible to leave their apartments, let alone move out. “It...
New recycle bin distribution date announced for City of Erie residents
The City of Erie is hosting another date to distribute recycling carts to its residents after they had a high response rate at their event earlier this week. The city announced the distribution day will be on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Department of Public Works building — 2011 Holland St. — where they will give around 3,000 carts to those eligible.
Be a Tourist: Events around town August 30-September 1
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend? Look no further than right here in Erie. Here is a list of some great activities that are taking place this weekend!. Erie County’s oldest and largest fair. Celebrating its 139th year is going on at the Wattsburg Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday. More information here.
Local Unions to Walk in City of Erie's Annual Labor Day Parade
The City of Erie's annual Labor Day Parade is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 2. Due to the parade, some downtown streets may be closed. The parade staging area will be closed from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. This includes:. State Street from 5th &...
Preventing Litter On Presque Isle State Park
In honor of National Beach Day, the Department of Conservation and a non-profit organization are joining forces to help Presque Isles cleanliness. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful held a press conference at beach six this morning to discuss further action. With more people being drawn to Presque Isle, the amount of litter...
New projects in the works for city’s East Side Renaissance
Bishop Dwayne Brock executive director of East Side Renaissance said the city’s east side is in the throes of an exciting time of renewal. The organization targets blight throughout the City of Erie, particularly along the Parade Street corridor. Construction of an Erie Bank branch at Tenth and Parade...
State’s Bold Investment Sparks Major Expansion: Discover How C&J Industries is Transforming Pennsylvania’s Economy
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making a significant investment to bolster its economic landscape. The Commonwealth is injecting over $3 million into the expansion of C&J Industries, a leading plastics manufacturing company based in Meadville, Crawford County. Known for its diverse manufacturing capabilities across health care, technology, consumer, and transportation sectors, C&J Industries is set to use this investment as part of a larger $7 million expansion effort. This initiative will create at least 66 new full-time jobs and secure 262 existing positions within the company.
Penny-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Crawford County Friday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 7:21 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:45 p.m. for Crawford County. Be ready for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 7:21 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Enterprise, or...
Meadville to benefit from Resilient Communities program
Established in 1788, the city of Meadville has no shortage of old, historic buildings. But, with climate change driving increased flooding risk and a greater number of dangerously hot days each year, many of these buildings are not equipped to handle the mounting pressures of extreme weather. The city of...
Coast Guard offers advice on practicing safe boating this Labor Day weekend
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, the United States Coast Guard is encouraging boaters to practice safe and responsible boating. Coast Guard officials said to always have life jackets nearby for each person onboard. It’s also illegal to operate a boat under the influence of alcohol and penalties are steep for...
Public input needed on City of Erie’s three-phase historic preservation project
The City of Erie is beginning a three-phase historic project and now they’re looking for community participation. The city is encouraging people to participate in their citywide historic resources survey. It begins in September and looks at structures, objects and landmarks that are 50 years of age and older.
Securing a Vice Presidential Candidate
Kyle Bohrer is the owner of Gordon's Butcher & Market, where vice presidential candidate and Ohio Sen. JD Vance stopped after his rally at Hardinger. Bohrer said it all started with a phone call from the advance team last weekend when the campaign was looking for a place to come and visit in the city of Erie.
Retired Latrobe police dog takes on volunteer work with Ligonier Township fire department
Former Ligonier Valley police dog Zeus is now a fire dog for Ligonier Township Fire Department No. 1. Zeus debuted as a fire dog Tuesday during a National Night Out community outreach event organized by the Ligonier Valley Police Department in Ligonier Borough. “He’s the first fire dog we’ve ever...
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