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PA museums open Friday, but in Erie, it's complicated. Niagara won't sail; the Lettie G might
Erie's Brig Niagara won't sail this year; Lettie G. Howard might, but it will need a new place to dock. → Read More
Take a selfie: 10 of the best scenic views in Erie County everyone should see
We offer a subjective list of some of the best scenic views in Erie County. → Read More
'If we don't have it, you don't need it:' Kraus Department Store, an Erie original
Erie's Kraus Department Store has been serving the Erie community's home improvement needs for decades. → Read More
Erie's First to Eleven, now Concrete Castles, signs record contract, plans album release
Erie band First to Eleven has signed a contract with Velocity Records, which is based in San Diego, California. → Read More
Wisconsin women capture NCAA Frozen Four national title with 2-1 overtime win
Daryl Watts scores 3:16 into overtime as Wisconsin beats Northeastern 2-1 for the Badgers' 6th national title → Read More
Hello spring! Above-normal temperatures, precipitation forecast as winter ends warmer than usual
An Erie forecast of sunny skies and a high temperature in the mid-40s will herald Saturday's official 5:37 a.m. arrival of the spring equinox. → Read More
Police apprehend suspect in west Erie shooting that injures man
Erie police apprehended a male shooting suspect Thursday evening, about an hour after police said he shot a 32-year-old man at a West Second Street residence. → Read More
UPDATE: Pennsylvania Amber Alert canceled: 1-year old Diore Thomas found safe
Pennsylvania State Police canceled an Amber Alert for Diore Thomas, who was found safe Thursday evening. → Read More
Erie-region teachers receive Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer COVID vaccine at multiple county clinics
Erie-region teachers received COVID-19 vaccine Saturday at clinics in Edinboro and at Erie's Bayfront Convention Center. → Read More
Millcreek Township supervisors consider authorizing hiring of additional patrol officers
Millcreek Township supervisors are considering authorizing the hiring of several police patrol officers in 2021. → Read More
If taking out the trash is a problem (or a bore), this Harborcreek couple has a solution
Harborcreek Township residents T.J. Hesch and his wife, Emily, have launched a business, Trash Walkers, that offers residential trash-to-curb service. → Read More
Popular kayak rental business near Presque Isle State Park closes
Paul Lukjanczuk, 47, of Erie, owner of Lake Erie Outfitters, announced he is closing the business that's located near Presque Isle State Park. → Read More
Man, 41, critically wounded in Wednesday shooting at east Erie tavern dies
A 41-year-old man critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday night at an east Erie tavern has died from his injuries, Erie Police Chief Dan Spizarny said. → Read More
Service dog Chesty 'perfect Marine' for veteran who's part of Erie Humane Society program
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Bob McIntosh, of Ripley, New York, relies on an Erie Humane Society-trained service dog to help him with daily tasks. → Read More
Presque Isle State Park electric vehicle charging stations to become operational in May
Presque Isle State Park's four new electric vehicle charging stations are expected to become operational in May. → Read More
Erie police investigate multiple shootings inside Buffalo Road tavern
At least three males were shot inside Bogey's tavern early Wednesday evening, Erie police reported. → Read More
Hagen History Center plans to unveil nine new exhibits during campus reopening in July
Hagen History Center officials are hoping to unveil nine new exhibits July 17-18 during a grand reopening of their campus at 356 W. Sixth St. in Erie. → Read More
Erie Tops supermarket commemorates 25th anniversary with time capsule opening
Management and staff at the Tops supermarket at 1520 W. 26th St. in Erie celebrated the store's 25th anniversary Thursday. → Read More
New keeper: Historic Erie Land Lighthouse operations turned over to Presque Isle Lighthouse staff
Presque Isle Lighthouse staff will oversee daily operations of the iconic Erie landmark starting April 1 under terms of a two-year management agreement finalized Wednesday → Read More
Erie Zoo set to open for season following three-month winter closure
The Erie Zoo is scheduled to open Saturday under COVID-19 guidelines mandating capacity at no more than 50%. → Read More