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Lake City Fire Company Announces Return of 4th Annual Brews & Hoses Brewfest
The Lake City Fire Company is preparing for the 4th Annual Brews & Hoses Brewfest. This year's Brewfest will be held on July 13 at the fire company. The event will feature over 30 vendors, including breweries, wineries, distilleries, and more. The Brianna Blakenship Band and Rick & The Roadhouse Rockers will be the live entertainment for this year.
Erie County Prison Warden Kevin Sutter retires
Kevin Sutter, who served as warden of the Erie County Prison since 2013, has retired. Sutter, 53, submitted his paperwork and his intent to retire in May. His last day was June 24, according to Erie County Public Information Officer Chris Carroll. Deputy Warden Michael Holman is serving as interim...
Man killed in fireworks explosion
An Erie County man was pronounced dead following a firework-related explosion. On Sunday, June 30, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Corry Barracks, the Union City Fire Department and other area fire departments responded to a reported explosion on Hanlin Cross Road around 10:15 a.m. While on the scene, first responders determined the explosion was firework-related. Union […]
Water Main break leaves downtown businesses without water overnight
(WJET/WFXP) — A water main break Tuesday evening in downtown Erie leaves several businesses without water. That break affecting the businesses along East 12th Street between Downing Avenue and Bacon Street. According to Erie County 911, officials with Erie Water Works will not be able to get the required equipment on site until this morning. […]
Lakers’ Say and Waugh training at Pittsburgh Penguins’ development camp
ERIE, PA (WJET)–A pair of Mercyhurst University men’s players are taking part in an NHL organization’s development camp. Senior defenseman Philip Waugh and sophomore goalie Owen Say have been invited to take part in the Penguins’ development camp this week. Waugh has registered nine points in 48 appearances with the Lakers. Say has recorded four […]
Gannon’s Pirosko earns PSAC’s Pete Nevins Scholar-Athlete Award
ERIE, PA (WJET)–Former Gannon women’s basketball standout Sam Pirosko has been named the winner of the PSAC’s Pete Nevins Scholar-Athlete Award. She becomes the first Gannon female student athlete to win the award. The conference has awarded the honor to one female and one male student athlete each year dating back to 1991. Eligible […]
SeaWolves’ Jackson Jobe will return to the mound this Friday
ERIE, PA (WJET)–The Seawolves top pitching prospect will be back on the mound Friday Night after a lengthy return from injury. Jackson Jobe is returning from a left hamstring strain suffered back in May first at Bowie. The Texas Tech product has started eight games in double-a with more than 25 innings pitched and 32 […]
Big Erie Attractions Presque Isle State Park and Waldameer Park and Water World Ready for July 4th Crowds
Two of the region's biggest attractions are drawing huge summer crowds, even before the July 4th holiday. The license plates in just one row of Waldameer's parking lot - from Michigan, Massachusetts, Texas, Virginia, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, and Ohio - tell the story, Erie's summer tourism season is in full swing.
Erie native speaks on his experience competing in U.S Olympic Trials
A local gymnast got the chance to compete with the best of the best. Erie High School product Josh Karnes was selected as one of 20 American gymnasts to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials this past week. We got the chance to catch up with Karnes to talk about his accomplishments thus far and […]
Putting pencil to paper – Nearly 50 authors to gather for Wener Books’ outdoor event
Werner Books and Coffee is gearing up for an outdoor event for book lovers of all kinds this weekend. Saturday, July 6, some 46 authors will come to Werner Books at the Liberty Plaza. Not all of them are Erie authors, but several got their start in Erie and moved...
Nominees Sought for MBA’s2024 HR Person of the Year
ERIE – The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) is excited to celebrate our member Human Resource professionals and recognize those in the HR profession who exemplify outstanding achievement within our local business community. To help honor the top HR professionals in the MBA’s membership region, who have made significant...
Brew Ha Ha Espresso Bar & Eatery Hosts Fundraiser to Support All An Act Community Theatre Recovery
Community support is growing for a local theatre destroyed by a fire, and it came in the form of coffee. Brew Ha Ha Espresso Bar and Eatery in the Colony Plaza held a special fund raising effort for the All An Act Theatre Fire Fund. 10 percent of all proceeds...
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