American Legion Post 11 Places 1,500 Flags in Trinity Cemetery
American Legion Post 11 Places 1,500 Flags in Trinity Cemetery

The U.S. Air Force veteran and volunteers spent their day in Trinity Cemetery, placing 1,500 American flags on the graves of veterans.

3 hrs 37 mins ago
Erie County Realty Transfers: May 1-14, 2024
Erie County Realty Transfers: May 1-14, 2024

Recent realty transfers in Erie County, Pa.

10 hrs 2 mins ago
Mental Health Awareness Day at Union City High School
Mental Health Awareness Day at Union City High School

Fort LeBoeuf, Corry and Union City school districts came together to help spread mental health awareness.

21 hrs 59 mins ago
It's Sunbathing Season in Erie (for Turtles): The Last Word
It's Sunbathing Season in Erie (for Turtles): The Last Word

You can see 80, 90, maybe over 100 turtles sunbathing on one log at Presque Isle State Park during this time of year.

May 17th, 6:20 PM EDT
Fire Damage Cleanup Continues at All An Act Theatre
Fire Damage Cleanup Continues at All An Act Theatre

From melted seats, to smoke and fire damage, the shelter's executive director Diane Lazette says the entire theater will need to be gutted.

May 17th, 6:15 PM EDT
US Constructs Floating Pier for Aid Delivery to Gaza as Biden Tries to Balance Support for Israel and Humanitarian Crisis
US Constructs Floating Pier for Aid Delivery to Gaza as Biden Tries to Balance Support for Israel and Humanitarian Crisis

The pier was anchored to a beach in Gaza on Thursday and will be used to funnel aid from various countries into Gaza. With all border crossings into Gaza closed, dozens of trucks are lined up to deliver much-needed assistance into a war-torn Gaza. 

Erie International Airport Provides Update on Effort to Bring More Flights to Area
Erie International Airport Provides Update on Effort to Bring More Flights to Area

This spring, Erie added a third daily flight to and from Charlotte, a flight which has performed well over the last month.

May 17th, 5:11 PM EDT
Sec. Blinken Announces Additional $2 Billion Aid for Ukraine
Sec. Blinken Announces Additional $2 Billion Aid for Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Ukraine earlier this week. He announced the US will provide an additional two billion dollars to help Ukraine. The visit by the Secretary was to also boost support for Ukraine a

May 17th, 4:52 PM EDT
District 10 Baseball, Softball Postseason Brackets Released
District 10 Baseball, Softball Postseason Brackets Released

The 2024 PIAA District 10 high school baseball and softball postseason brackets have been released.

May 17th, 4:15 PM EDT
Erie County Community College to Launch Construction Trades Program
Erie County Community College to Launch Construction Trades Program

Those who complete the program will have the opportunity to obtain certifications including, but not limited to, NCCER CORE, OSHA 10, Ladder Safety & Fall Prevention and Basic First Aid & CPR. 

May 17th, 4:09 PM EDT
Erie Digital News Now Highlights: May 17
Erie Digital News Now Highlights: May 17

Erie Digital News Now Highlights: May 17

May 17th, 4:00 PM EDT
Healthcare workers cry out for enforcement of staffing law
Healthcare workers cry out for enforcement of staffing law


A number of healthcare workers are feeling frustrated with the Department of Health. That's because they said the state is not enforcing a staffing ratio law that would impact more than 200 hundred hospitals.

Class of 2024: Migrant Education Program Graduates
Class of 2024: Migrant Education Program Graduates

Migrant students spend childhood following their parents who follow agriculture seasons. MEP gives those students choices for their future.

May 17th, 2:20 PM EDT
Hamot Health Foundation Connects Local Women with Leading Researchers and Oncologists
Hamot Health Foundation Connects Local Women with Leading Researchers and Oncologists

Wendy Steele, a national philanthropy expert, was this year's guest speaker. 

May 17th, 1:04 PM EDT
National Comedy Center Announces Headliners for 2024 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
National Comedy Center Announces Headliners for 2024 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

The August, 3 headliner will be announced sometime in June. Event organizers said the headliner is one of the highest grossing stand-up comedians in 2024. 

May 17th, 11:11 AM EDT
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Announces Fish for Free Dates
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Announces Fish for Free Dates

Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also not required. 

May 17th, 10:57 AM EDT
Lake Erie Ale Trail Brewers Prepare for Beer Coaster 2024 at Waldameer Park
Lake Erie Ale Trail Brewers Prepare for Beer Coaster 2024 at Waldameer Park

Attendees can enjoy unlimited beer samplings from Lake Erie Ale Trail brewers at Waldameer's Merry-Go-Round Pavilion. Food will be available for purchase at Waldameer's concession area. 

May 17th, 10:52 AM EDT
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission to Celebrate National Safe Boating Week
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission to Celebrate National Safe Boating Week

Additionally, the PFBC is reminding boaters that the legal limit for operating any watercraft in Pennsylvania is .08 percent blood alcohol concentration.

May 17th, 10:13 AM EDT
Lake Erie Nominated for 3 USA Today 2024 Readers' Choice Awards
Lake Erie Nominated for 3 USA Today 2024 Readers' Choice Awards

Readers can vote once per day online until voting ends on Monday, June 3 at 11:59 a.m. 

May 17th, 9:54 AM EDT
Friday is Donor Appreciation Day at Community Blood Bank
Friday is Donor Appreciation Day at Community Blood Bank

Representatives tell us there's a critical need for blood donations, especially O-, O+ and A- blood types.

May 17th, 9:05 AM EDT
Tax Increase Proposed By North East School Board
Tax Increase Proposed By North East School Board

The district is proposing levying a tax of 16.25 mills per dollar of market value on real estate adding up to a 4.97% increase.

May 16th, 11:19 PM EDT
Historic Bell Returned to Meadville Church
Historic Bell Returned to Meadville Church

The bell is marked Revere Boston, and was made by the Revere Foundry in the 1830s.

May 16th, 6:42 PM EDT
Fostering Youth Development in Erie
Fostering Youth Development in Erie

They received golden jackets with the aim to continue the program's mission. 

May 16th, 6:40 PM EDT
Gov. Hochul's office unveils new gun violence data
Gov. Hochul's office unveils new gun violence data

Today Governor Kathy Hochul's office announced new gun violence data showing a decrease in incidents. 

Tick and Lyme Disease Prevention Efforts in Chautauqua County
Tick and Lyme Disease Prevention Efforts in Chautauqua County

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and the Chautauqua County Health Department has been busy getting information out to residents.

May 16th, 5:56 PM EDT
National Police Week Brings Thousands to DC, Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr. Remembered and Honored
National Police Week Brings Thousands to DC, Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr. Remembered and Honored

This week, law enforcement officers and family members traveled from across the country to attend National Police Week in our nation’s capital. The annual event honors the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. 

12th Annual Warren Gives Event Breaks Records
12th Annual Warren Gives Event Breaks Records

Warren Gives, the annual 16-hour online based charity event hosted by the Community Foundation of Warren County, was declared to be a record-breaking success this year.

May 16th, 5:37 PM EDT
Legislation in Albany tries to address prostitution
Legislation in Albany tries to address prostitution

There are two bills in Albany that would address prostitution in the empire state in very different ways.

Number of Lifeguard will Determine Open Beaches at Presque Isle State Park
Number of Lifeguard will Determine Open Beaches at Presque Isle State Park

Right now, 23 more lifeguards are needed for staffing.

May 16th, 5:20 PM EDT
Ghost Bikes: Harrisburg ‘Ride of Silence’ Honors Cyclists Killed
Ghost Bikes: Harrisburg ‘Ride of Silence’ Honors Cyclists Killed

Sharing the road becomes safer with a little patient. Ghost Bikes remind cyclists and car drivers of their responsibility to safety.

May 16th, 5:09 PM EDT