The folks at Route1a, a local advertising agency, are doing some rebranding and posted a fun video on YouTube. I worked with several of the guys there back at Fishtank Creative and they’re fun and full of creative ideas. I’m looking forward to their relaunch.

Police in Corry have arrested two juveniles after they held an “Ultimate Fighting Championship”-style fight outside of an abandoned elementary school. Both teens ended up bloodied after agreeing to the fight that used moves found on popular ultimate fighting or cage fighting television programs. The two will be charge with simple assault in Erie County [...]

Hey everyone, Yourboro  here,  sorry it’s been a while since my last update on here. But this week there’s a decent amount of stuff going on (a lot of it is artsy, just a warning).   Wendell Castle visits Edinboro “On Wednesday April 1, renowned artist Wendell Castle will lecture in Louis C. Cole Auditorium [...]

Here are a few video reports from this weekend’s Granada Apartments fire. We’re glad to hear that property managers will work with the American Red Cross to help those displaced by the fire. [flashvideo file=http://yourerie.com/media/flv/Apartment_Fire_Guts_Building__Dozens_Homeless.flv /]

Scary situation Saturday night when one of the buildings at the Granada Apartment complex off Peach St. caught fire. Luckily, everyone got out alive. If you live there, I’d be scared to hear about the flaws in the design of the fire hydrant system in that complex. Michael Allen Wright, 31, has been arrested for [...]

Mornin’, folks. Looks to be a beautiful day in Erie. We’re thinking of hitting the trails at Presque Isle. What are you up to? Erie Indemnity Company has announced Marcia A. Dall as its chief financial officer, effective March 30, 2009. Dall succeeds Philip A. Garcia who served the company for 28 years, 11 years [...]

Organizers of InnovationErie: Design Competition released today the names of the semi-finalists whose product ideas will be exhibited at the Erie Art Museum Annex Gallery, 423 State Street from May 8 through June 27, 2009. The semi-finalists’ list will be narrowed down by the competition’s independent panel of judges to four finalists, who will be [...]

The 2009 season is just 13 days away and today, the SeaWolves are proud to announce the 2009 promotional schedule. 2009 is the 15th season of Erie SeaWolves baseball at Jerry Uht Park and the promotional schedule is full of events dedicated to the anniversary celebration. 15th ANNIVERSARY SEASON EXTRAVAGANZA The popular SeaWolves bobblehead series [...]

Man, how glad are we that it’s Friday. This week was a killer. We’re still a bit stunned from yesterday’s Mr. Skunk video. There was some excitement yesterday when 21 year old Joshua Beason took Pennsylvania State Police on a chase near the intersection of Route 89 and I-86. Beason was demonstrating how awesome it [...]

For once, we are speechless. The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) Board of Governors announced yesterday a resolution regarding the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) of 2009, or “card check” legislation. You can read the resolution here. An Erie School District administrator was injured after he fell en route to break up a fight at [...]

All An Act Productions presents a production of “No Sex Please, We’re British!” Newly wed couple Peter Hunter, a bank manager, and his young bride live in an apartment above the bank. The only excitement they are expecting that day is a visit from Peter’s mother. However, chaos is quickly set in motion. Frances innocently [...]

In a surprising about-face, the Erie Zoning Board has approved the construction of the $370 million tires-to-energy plant by a vote to 3 to 2. Erie Renewable Energy plans to build at the site of the former International Paper plant. Here’s a report from YourErie: [flashvideo file=http://yourerie.com/media/flv/Tire_Plant_Ruling.flv /] I think it’s safe to assume KEEP [...]

John’s Wildwood Pizzeria, a favorite destination for thousands of EUP students and residents of Erie County, as well as scores of perennially returning alumni marks its 30 year anniversary this April with several specials and in-store promotions. Owner John Bellucci, 50, began his pizza-making odyssey in 1979 originally as a delivery man before purchasing the [...]

The Erie Times-News has some nice video from this past weekend’s Steelers Charity Game at Edinboro University.

There’s some drama in the Clerk of Records race. A judge has dismissed a claim by Dan Galena that Pat Fetzner should not be on the primary ballot as his nomination petitions were notarized by Fetzner’s current employees in the County Clerk of Records office. Lisa Thompson in the Erie Times-News has more on local [...]

The No. 3 Mercyhurst women’s hockey team completed its 2008-09 season Sunday, March 22 in the NCAA Division I Women’s Frozen Four championship game in front of 2,437 fans at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. The Lakers fell 5-0 to No. 1 Wisconsin, as the Badgers earned their third NCAA women’s hockey championship in the last [...]

Students, boosters, alumni, and the community at-large is invited to Gannon University’s Hammermill Center Sunday at 4 p.m. to help send off the nationally-ranked Golden Knights before they make the 460-mile trip to Springfield, Mass. for the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. Gannon’s team bus will leave the Hammermill Center, site of the Atlantic Regional [...]

Yes, it actually was the first day of spring yesterday. There were several accidents around the area yesterday morning, and 90 was closed for a few hours. By the end of the day it was sunny, but chilly. Local bloggers Toni Kelly and Michele have launched a new site, Presque Isle Naturally, that will focus [...]

The 2009-2010 Erie All Seasons Visitors Guide is now available. Designed and produced by VisitErie, the 72-page, full color visitors guide is VisitErie’s primary promotional brochure for tourism information. This years’ guide includes: Erie Highlights, Entertainment & Arts, Shopping/Dining, Outdoor Adventures Visitor Services Directory (accommodations, churches, businesses, schools, hospitals) 2009 Major Event Calendar Newly updated [...]

Today is officially the first day of Spring. It’s Erie though, so there’s probably more snow coming. Thanks to reader Mike for letting us know that more of Erie county has been added to Google Maps Street View. If you find something cool, let us know and we’ll share it. We like this one that [...]

The Erie BayHawks are holding a silent auction which will run through the team’s home games on Friday, March 27 and conclude on Sunday, March 29. BayHawks inaugural season memorabilia will be in high demand, as they auction off one-of-a-kind items like; a team autographed shooting shirt, a signed game used ball, as well as [...]

In 2002, my son was born 9 weeks premature. He spent 5 weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit at Hamot where he received world class treatment, which I know helped him survive his early birth and other medical issues. He also received a surfactant treatment to help his tiny lungs develop – technology that [...]

The state budget woes are affecting everyone, including the PA Historical and Museum Commission. They are considering closing 6 historic sites and/or museums, including the Flagship Niagara here in Erie. The ship would stop sailing, but remain as a museum. The commission will hold public meetings at each affected area. We’ll let you know when. [...]

Former state Superior Court Judge Michael T. Joyce has requested that he remain free on bond while working on an appeal of his 46-month sentence for insurance fraud. He is currently waiting for assignment to a federal prison, but in a motion filed yesterday he asked for more time to continue working toward an appeal [...]

We’ve blogged recently about the Jacobs family, who are suing Hamot Hospital. Their son, Gregory, was injured in an accident at Peek N Peak and was taken to Hamot. The family contends Hamot and CORE intentionally killed their son in order to harvest his organs for transplant. Hamot has claimed no wrongdoing. The family appeared [...]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you are drinking the green beer today, please don’t drink and drive. Former Erie County Executive Rick Schenker announced yesterday that he plans to run for lieutenant governor in the 2010 Republican primary. Schenker was elected county executive in 2001 and served one four-year term. He was also formerly a [...]

It’s time for the ErieBlogs NCAA Bracket contest! Enter our bracket contest at Yahoo! and the top scoring entry will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Stonehouse Inn. Yeah – the fancy place. Whether you pick the favorites or go with a cinderella team, enter today and you may have a chance to nom [...]

We hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. It was nice to get out and catch some rays and fresh air and if you’re like us, start planning a full slate of yard work and planting. Sad news from Saturday – a man jumped in front of a train on near W 12th and [...]

Francis Conti, the last of five defendants involved in a fraudulent mortgage scheme affecting a number of Erie residents, pled guilty to mail fraud and conspiracy. The five defendants were part of a scheme to rip-off residents by selling them sub-standard homes and also manipulating mortgage financing. The cost associated with the crime is close [...]

The Erie Ambassadors, a volunteer program of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, will host Get Involved! Erie on Tuesday, March 24 at the Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center. The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. All activities are free and open to the public. Get Involved! Erie will link long-time residents, [...]