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City of Erie issues statement on police incident

ERIE — The city is aware of the video circulating on social media depicting an interaction between Erie Police officers and an individual following a pursuit on Sunday. On Monday morning the city issued this statement: “We understand why members of our community have questions and concerns after viewing the footage. Any use of force by a police officer is a serious matter and deserves careful review. “The Erie Police Department has initiated an investigation, which includes collecting and examining all available evidence, including body-worn camera footage, witness ...

Strong showing

By day, Alex Shaw works a fast paced job as a process technician, but under the squat rack, this Sheffield graduate transforms into a localized titan of the barbell. Shaw began powerlifting in December 2021 and his first competition was The Beast of the Northeast in Bradford, Pa., in March ...

School board reviews facility upgrades, staffing

The Warren County School District Board of Directors reviewed a wide range of facility, finance, personnel and curriculum matters during its committee meeting Monday, including cafeteria renovations, potential new revenue opportunities, staffing updates, technology purchases and the formation of a new football booster organization. Among the facilities items, board members reviewed a proposal to renew the sewage treatment permit at Eisenhower, a routine permit renewal required every five years. The board also discussed a design services agreement for renovations to the Sheffield Area ...

Dressing up raises funds for County Historical Society

The Warren County Historical Society held its annual Fashion Flaunt Fundraiser recently at the Wilder Museum in Irvine, Pa. Raising more than $2,000 with the purse auction bringing in over 75% of the proceeds, used to fund the museum's general operating expenses for the 2026 season. Since ...

Rise in measles cases puts state on alert

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is working directly with local health care and community partners to address the increasing number of measles cases statewide among people who are not fully vaccinated, particularly in the Lancaster-Lebanon region. The Department is working around the clock to mitigate the spread of this highly contagious virus, with experts and medical professionals ready to respond to any new cases that may emerge. “The single most effective way to avoid contracting or spreading measles is to get fully vaccinated. We know Pennsylvanians care about their ...

Report finds fewer students, more spending in schools

At 1.5 million, fewer students today attend Pennsylvania’s public schools than in 2019 by roughly 7%. That figure climbs to 18% when analyzing enrollment figures since 2000, as the Commonwealth Foundation did in its latest report on public education funding, using state data. The raw data equates to 8 in 10 districts – of which 500 exist – and comes even as schools spend more money on staff, facilities and bolstering reserve funds. The policy group, focused on fiscal conservancy in state government, concludes that increasing support for shrinking schools, as has been done for ...