We did some sledding this weekend, which is just about the only activity that’s fun in this weather (plus it was either shovel the driveway or sled, easy choice.) As I was surfing around the web last night, I found this comic by xkcd. Not much to do with Erie, but it was cute. So, [...]

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Another weekend, and the snow is the big news yet again. After getting hit hard Thursday night and Friday, we’re expecting another 4 to 8 inches in the area today. Stay warm, stay safe, and if you don’t have to travel it might be best to stay inside. Mayor Sinnott has declared a snow emergency [...]

A critical shortage of blood has developed as a result of low donor turnout during the holidays. Levels of blood dropped across the board with the supply of type O Positive falling to critically low levels. The Community Blood Bank was able to ‘borrow’ 50 units of type O Positive blood from Indiana over the [...]

Today, it’s back to work and/or school for many folks, including us. To be honest, we’re kind of excited to get back into a routine. Quick note for today – Glenwood Park Avenue will be closed for repair work today. State St. south of 26th will also be closed in conjunction with this work. Find [...]

Welcome to 2009. Here’s some Auld Lyng Syne if you didn’t get enough of it last night. We’re sleeping in this morning before making our pork and sauerkraut so we’ll keep this quick. The man found dead behind Sam’s Club died of natural causes. The GetGo at 26th and Peninsula Drive is now closed. Yes, [...]

Carhartt Carl has been caught! The man suspected of robbing 12 banks in Pennsylvania and Ohio, including a recent hold-up of a Cleveland branch National City Bank this past Monday, has been arrested. The FBI report that 33-year-old Kenneth Gibson of Cleveland was charged in Monday’s holdup and is suspected to be the same robber [...]

We missed it yesterday, but yesterday was the first day of Kwanzaa. Happy Kwanzaa! Did you brave the crowds yesterday to return some gifts or get some post-Christmas deals? How were things? The weather cooperated a bit. Speaking of the weather, I swear 5 days ago it was 2° F with a -15 wind chill. [...]

If you’re reading this from Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom or New Zealand, happy boxing day! Christmas Day was pretty much perfect in terms of the weather. A light snow fell most of the morning and into the afternoon. Things were a bit slippery in the morning, but crews did a great job keeping things [...]

If you haven’t finished, or even started, your holiday shopping, you’ve got one chance left. Is it us, or do stores stay open on Christmas Eve until way later then the used to. Tomorrow is the drawing for the ErieBlogs holiday gift certificate giveaway. We’re giving away three $25 gift certificates – two to Latino’s [...]