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State police looking for woman accused of beating her toddler
(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania State Police in Meadville are attempting to locate a woman accused of abusing her toddler at a Crawford County dollar store. According to PSP Meadville, troopers were called to the Dollar General in the 100 block of North Main Street in Springboro around 3 p.m. on March 3 for a child welfare check. […]
Solar eclipse will cause flight delays, FAA says. Here’s why
The solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to draw thousands of people to Erie, Pa., potentially making for some traffic issues. It’s also expected to mix things up a bit in the sky as well. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Ex-School Director Aliota's case against Millcreek School District survives judge's ruling
Millcreek School District loses request to have judge toss federal suit in which Lou Aliota claims district, board violated rights by unsuccessfully suing him for defamation in open-records fight. Erie Times-News. Former Millcreek School Director Lou Aliota has pursued legal action for years against board members, school district. Costly dispute...
Two truck collision leads to rollover
Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP) — Erie Police Department respond to an early morning accident in the 1200 block of West 10th Street. This crash happening at around 6:30 a.m. Thursday. A pickup truck headed southbound on Cranberry Street collided with another pickup truck headed westbound, causing one of the vehicles to flip over onto its side. […]
Community rallies to support family as probe continues into missing Erie man's whereabouts
Dijone Redd is missed. His mother, Stephanie Porter Easterling, said she feels the absence daily as she thinks of the "kindhearted, goofy person" she would joke with and recite scripture with. She said she also sees it in the pain in the eyes of Redd's six children when answers to their father's whereabouts...
Erie man sentenced for 2023 road rage shooting
An Erie man could spend up to 50 years behind bars for a shooting that began as a road rage incident. 28-year-old Alexander Peyton pleaded guilty in January to numerous charges including attempted homicide, aggravated assault and robbery. Wednesday he was sentenced in Erie County Court to 15 to 50 years in prison. Prosecutors said […]
Millcreek family left without a home after mobile home fire
A fire in Millcreek Township Monday night left one family homeless. That fire happened just before 8 p.m. Monday evening in the 2500 block of Colonial Avenue. More than a dozen firefighters from West Lake and Millcreek responded to that fire in the Westminster Mobile Home Park. When firefighters arrived on scene the home was […]
Future of Skill Games in the City of Erie
Philadelphia City Council voted to ban skill games from the city with only some exceptions, could Erie see a similar fate?. Safety was one of the reasons for the ban and State Representative and House Gaming Oversight Chairman, Pat Harkins, said he shares that concern. "You hear stories of people...
Local wineries hope to draw people to the vineyards on eclipse day
The wineries of Lake Erie’s wine country are working together to draw eclipse viewers to their vineyards. Local wineries are taking a collective approach in an effort to turn a once-in-a-lifetime moment into a weekend of festivities. “We’ve decided to come together and have a collective event where each winery could make some food and […]
Erie woman facing attempted homicide in reported stabbing during planned fight Monday
An Erie woman is facing attempted homicide and other charges after city police accused her of stabbing another woman during a planned fight in an eastside neighborhood on Monday night. Andrea K. Griffin-McCloud, 23, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon and was later arraigned by Erie 3rd Ward District Judge...
Fish Market in Millcreek to Open Thursday after Series of Delays
Presque Isle Fish and Farm has opened after experiencing a series of delays. Erie News Now first brought you details a commercial fisherman's mission to open a fresh fish market the other week. Owner Jim Shaffer said rezoning the building has been a lengthy process with many delays, but Erie...
Back in rhythm: Heart procedure helps Edinboro-area man feel his best 'in 3 or 4 years'
Dealing with both type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation made it twice as difficult for Matt Jewell to live a healthy lifestyle. Medicine to control his abnormal heart rhythm slowed down his heart rate, which often made him feel tired. "I work in the construction business, and the medicine made...
Waldameer to Open Parking Lot for Total Solar Eclipse
Waldameer Park is opening up the large parking lot off Peninsula Dr. to visitors who may need a space to view April 8's Total Solar Eclipse. President Steve Gorman said the parking lot will be open for free. The amusement and water park itself will not be open - just...
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