Emily Matson
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Community Helping Local Family Who Lost Automotive Business to Fire
An online fundraiser is helping a West County Family, after a massive fire destroyed their business. → Read More
PSP Searching for Female Runaway
Pennsylvania State Police are trying to find a 14-year-old girl, reported missing from McKean township. → Read More
4 Free COVID Tests Available Again Per Household
The Biden administration announced new plans Thursday, including sending four more COVID tests to each household who requests them. → Read More
Motorcyclist Side-Swiped In Chase
Police are investigating, after a motorcyclist was injured during a police chase in the city of Erie. Erie Police say around 9:45 Friday night, they were pursuing a vehicle, when the suspect side-swiped a motorcyclist in the area of 28th and East Avenue. The biker was able to lay the bike down, and emergency crews took the motorcyclist to the hospital with what we're told are minor injuries. It… → Read More
Titusville Moose Lodge Gives Back to Area First Responders
Titusville Moose Lodge 84 held its sixth annual first responders dinner, giving back to 17 different agencies. → Read More
Millcreek Township Talks About Need for Paid Fire Fighters
Supervisors held a meeting with the Millcreek Fire Commission to talk about the future of fire protection in the township. → Read More
Erie Irish Festival Begins at St. Patrick Church
All proceeds from the Erie Irish Festival benefit the ST. Patrick Church's food pantry, where they feed 500 families a week. → Read More
Erie Woman who Worked for Gannon Killed by Shark while Snorkeling with Family in Bahamas
It happened around 2 p.m. Tuesday while DiPlacido was snorkeling with her family near Green Cay, which is near Rose Island and Nassau. → Read More
Erie Woman Reportedly Killed by Shark While Snorkeling with Family in Bahamas
It happened around 2:00 p.m. while the woman was snorkeling with her family near Green Cay, in the Bahamas. → Read More
Pennsylvania State Police FOP Hosts a Day of Camaraderie
Dozens of active and retired law enforcement members, along with court officials and other first responders attended the 40th annual Beef Roast. → Read More
Woman Badly Injured During Horse Pull at Erie County Fair
A 57-year-old woman was thrown from a horse and suffered a femur fracture, while competing in the horse pull at the Erie County Fair. → Read More
Several Homes & Vehicles Damaged After Drive-By Shooting in Erie
Around 7:30 Tuesday night along East 30th street, near Holland, officers responded to calls of numerous shots fired. → Read More
Why Author & Advocate Salman Rushdie Has $3 Million Bounty
While Rushdie has been a critically-acclaimed author for more than 40 years, some may not know much about him, so here's more on his influence, worldwide. → Read More
Erie Community Foundation Honors Student Scholarship Recipients
The Erie Community Foundation hosted its scholarship reception Wednesday evening at Gannon University, 500 local students received grants. → Read More
As Youth Violence Surges, Another Teen Shot in Erie
EmergyCare responded to the Erie Police station, to take a 17-year-old gunshot victim to the hospital. → Read More
Erie FOP Calls City Council's Vote to 'Defund' Police Irresponsible
The FOP is urging Erie city council members to reverse their motion to defund police officers who they approved hiring, and is asking Erie citizens to speak out as well. → Read More
After Marathon Meeting, Erie City Council Approves Hiring 9 New Police Officers
Erie City Council approved a plan to hire 9 additional police officers, which will allow the department to focus on youth violence and diversify the force. → Read More
Revenge Pro Wresting Returns to Erie's Avalon Hotel
Revenge Pro Wresting Returns to Erie's Avalon Hotel → Read More
Woman Hospitalized After Vehicle Drives Into Pond in Edinboro
State Police are investigating after a vehicle went into a pond, which is on private property, at Route 6N & Eureka Road. → Read More
Erie High Marching Band Plans Tribute For Slain Child
The Erie Anybody who plays and would like to join, , to play the Rocky song, “Gonna Fly Now” → Read More