Erie News

A one year old was mauled by a dog this morning at Laurel Hill Cemetary in Millcreek.

New research shows community colleges are more important than ever for workforce training in the face of a struggling economy.

Dr. Steven Curley has committed himself to bringing human trials to Erie in regards to the John Kanzius tests.

Enjoy a relaxing, fun-filled weekend at the 15th Annual Discover Presque Isle, July 25-27, 2008. This exciting three-day event is presented by the Presque Isle Partnership, a non-profit organization that raises money for Presque Isle State Park. The three-day extravaganza encompasses live music, competitive athletic events, a children’s festival, delicious food vendors, and the largest outdoor craft show in Northwestern PA. Volunteers will be selling commemorative Frog Buttons all weekend for $3 or 2 for $5. By purchasing a Frog Button, you not only support Presque Isle State Park, but have a chance to win 100 gallons of gas and a $100 gift card to Giant Eagle.

It is a victory for opponents of the proposed tires to energy plant. A preliminary site approval of the proposed plant was overturned by the Zoning Board.

Karin Ryan used to teach kindergarten. Now she'll be teaching her peers. She's in training this summer to be part of the Erie School District's new "coaching" staff, part of a revamped version of summer school ...

Erie Coke's trouble with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is getting deeper.

Scott Mitchell from the Erie Zoo tells us a lion has died. Simba, the male lion died a few days ago.

It was a graphic day in court as Richard Valentine described exactly how he killed his wife of more 32 years.

Jul. 18--The Bayfront Convention Center project's parking ramp should have all of the decorative concrete panels -- also known as "skins" -- in place by this winter.

The six-day forecast ... weekly poll The Indiana Area school board is considering an offer from the Army to put their logo on free wrestling mats and to open the school to recruiters.

Finally, we have some summer weather, but we are getting deep into July now, so we must enjoy every moment.

Two woman are facing charges, after Erie police picked them up for prostitution.

Sunday, July 20, 2008 THE KANZIUS MACHINE - Leukemia patient John Kanzius wants to see the promising machine he invented that kills cancer cells go into clinical trials and maybe help other people beat a disease he probably won't. Lesley Stahl reports. Tanya Simon is the producer. Please support the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation.

Continuing his effort to strengthen and expand the Erie International Airport, U.S. Rep.

The Board of Directors of Erie Indemnity Company , managing company for the Erie Insurance Group, today announced the selection of Terrence W. Cavanaugh as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective ...

U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that Former Pennsylvania Governor and Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Tom Ridge of Erie, PA will participate in the announcement of New ...

General Electric Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt announced today the appointment of John Dineen as president and CEO of GE Healthcare, a $17 billion global leader in medical diagnostic technology and biosciences. Immelt also announced that Lorenzo Simonelli will succeed Dineen as president and CEO of GE Transportation. Simonelli, 35, has been president and CEO of Europe, the Middle East and Africa for GE Consumer & Industrial since 2006. He is a 14-year veteran of GE and a graduate of GE’s Audit Staff.

Pro Chris Baumgardner of Gastonia, N.C., caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 13 ounces Wednesday to lead opening day of the Stren Series Northern Division tournament on Lake Champlain.

Every decade has a song lyric that everyone knew and still knows. In the 1970’s it was two words that captured the musical hearts of America and those two words were “S-a-t-u-r-d-a-y night,” the title and chorus of the 1973 hit by the Scottish band The Bay City Rollers. This Saturday, July 19th, Ian Mitchell, a member of the original Bay City Rollers, will team up with The Cryers and give Erie one of the hottest nights of the summer when they take the stage of Theatre 145, 145 West 11th St in Erie, as The Bay City Rollers Featuring Ian Mitchell.