Good morning, Erie.

The Erie County Fair runs from Aug.

30 to Sept. 5 at 13993 State Highway 8 and 89 in Wattsburg and offers food, livestock shows, mini-golf, magic performances, goat yoga, and a parade on Aug. 30 + family-friendly events continue through Sept. 5.

Mary Mae Gardens celebrated the grand opening of its first retail storefront at Colony Plaza on Aug.

27 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring the Erie Regional Chamber * local township supervisors, free refreshments, and giveaways that invite the community to enjoy fresh bouquets and custom designs.

Southern Tire Mart at Pilot is constructing a truck service center at 8055 Perry Highway (near I-90) in Summit Township to provide tire care for tractor-trailers.

The 12,828 sqft facility on 3.7 acres will have five service bays, a new driveway, and add up to six jobs per shift.

Erie residents recalled Sept.

11, 2001 when terrorist attacks brought shock, disbelief & fear, as local memories and personal stories highlighted how that tragic day changed lives in the community.

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-27 high school rankings on Aug.

27, listing Erie County schools among Pennsylvania’s best. Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy ranked No. 32 in the state and No. 910 nationally (with a 98% graduation rate), while Fairview High School placed at No. 58.

Millcreek Township School District will start a new academic year on Aug.

31 with a revamped makerspace, new leadership and a unified high school campus that replaces the old auditorium with modern group and STEM areas – elementary schools also see staff updates.

Erie residents and seniors from nearby communities will receive flu shots tomorrow, Saturday, Aug.

29, at Zem Zem Shrine (2525 W. 38th St) as part of the Flu Kickoff and Wellness Event hosted by LECOM Institute for Successful Living.

Erie-area seniors aged 65 and older are needed for a clinical trial testing a new mRNA flu vaccine against a high-dose traditional shot at AHN Primary Care — Central Erie.

The study will begin mid-September and monitor participants through late April while offering a stipend for expenses.

Franklin football is set to start the season with new head coach Austin Ion, and a season preview outlines the team's planned strategy changes ahead of upcoming games.

District 10 high school football kicks off today with 16 games on Friday and six on Saturday as Times-News reporters Tom Reisenweber and Mike Copper release their staff picks for each matchup, including predictions for local teams.

The Erie Times-News is running a week-long poll for District 10’s best returning girls cross country runner, from today at 5:03 a.m. until Sept.

3 at 5 p.m. Fans can vote and contact Mike Copper at mcopper@timesnews.com for more information.