Good morning, Erie.

Hundreds visited Erie Gives downtown along East Sixth Street (at Erie Insurance) where more than 100 nonprofits gathered to celebrate community spirit.

Carmeuse Erie Sand & Gravel and the Port of Erie handled 1,173,176 tons of cargo in 2025 and were honored with the Pacesetter Award (from the U.S. Department of Transportation) on Aug.

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Erie County will host its free Arts, Music, and History Festival Saturday, Aug.

23 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Wattsburg. The event includes historical displays, food trucks, live music, a car show, and a Time Capsule ceremony — marking the county's 250th anniversary.

The traveling Wreaths Across America exhibit honored veterans at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home on Aug.

10, featuring a mobile museum (60 feet long) that teaches about sacrifice and history. The exhibit will visit the Warren County Fair until Aug. 15.

On Aug. 10, the traveling Wreaths Across America exhibit visited the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home at 560 E.

Third St. The exhibit helped viewers remember, honor and teach about those who fought for the country.

CelebrateErie is set for Aug.

14-16 downtown and features national acts like Arrested Development, the Plain White T’s, and Al Jardine along with a new shopping district and the annual Chalkwalk art display. The free festival also offers local food and family activities at dedicated stages.

The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that a Powerball ticket sold at Urraro Oil Company (6355 Sterrettania Road in Fairview) for the Aug.

10 drawing matched four white balls and the Powerball for a $150,000 prize, with winners having one year to claim their prize while the retailer earns a $500 bonus.

VisitErie named Mark Jeanneret as its new president and CEO after serving as interim since May.

He will lead tourism efforts and strengthen the county's visitor economy after board approval.

LECOM Health (based in Millcreek Township) purchased three properties along upper Peach Street as part of its ongoing expansion, continuing a long trend in local growth.

City officials are reviewing the Forman Block (a historic building in the 1000 block of State Street) for designation under local preservation laws, which may protect it for future use.

The decision will guide upcoming renovations and maintenance.