Visiting Mickle's Barn is a December Tradition in Linesville: The Last Word
Visiting Mickle's Barn is a December Tradition in Linesville: The Last Word

This is the 12th year that Mickle's Barn in Linesville is hosting a marvelous Christmas display. 32 Christmas trees have been decorated by local businesses and families.

December 23rd, 6:20 PM EST
Businesses Want Your Vote for Best Christmas Window Display: The Last Word
Businesses Want Your Vote for Best Christmas Window Display: The Last Word

Businesses in North East have decorated their front windows for a contest that all of them want to win.

December 20th, 6:20 PM EST
Visiting a Reindeer Farm is a Holiday Delight: The Last Word
Visiting a Reindeer Farm is a Holiday Delight: The Last Word

A Harborcreek Township couple is spreading Christmas cheer with their reindeer.

December 16th, 6:20 PM EST
A Sweet Adelines Christmas: The Last Word
A Sweet Adelines Christmas: The Last Word

A women's barbershop chorus from Erie is preparing for a wonderful Christmas concert. All of the show's Christmas songs will be sung in four-part harmony.

December 13th, 10:34 AM EST
Over 300 Santa Clauses on Display in One Living Room: The Last Word
Over 300 Santa Clauses on Display in One Living Room: The Last Word

John Tebalt's living room in Harborcreek is filled with decorations of Santa Claus. Santa is everywhere from floor to ceiling.

November 29th, 6:20 PM EST
Retirees Teach About Dogs at General McLane School District: The Last Word
Retirees Teach About Dogs at General McLane School District: The Last Word

Two retirees are teaching classes twice a month at schools in the General McLane District. They teach about dogs.

November 18th, 6:20 PM EST
Does Millcreek Have a Champion Tree? Let's Find Out!: The Last Word
Does Millcreek Have a Champion Tree? Let's Find Out!: The Last Word

Three Erie County tree experts officially measure a large cucumber tree in Millcreek to determine if it is a state champion.

November 15th, 6:20 PM EST
Beloved Old Cannon Still Honors Veterans at Cemetery: The Last Word
Beloved Old Cannon Still Honors Veterans at Cemetery: The Last Word

A cannon named "Old George" stands guard over 400 veterans buried at Hope Cemetery in Cranesville. The cannon is a beloved piece of history in that community.

November 11th, 6:20 PM EST
Country Store & Smokehouse Keeps Pleasing Customers: The Last Word
Country Store & Smokehouse Keeps Pleasing Customers: The Last Word

Hawk's Grocery and Smokehouse in located in the small Crawford County community of Hydetown. The owners smoke their own meat and it is delicious.

November 4th, 6:20 PM EST
Rural Church Celebrates its History: The Last Word
Rural Church Celebrates its History: The Last Word

Many churches nationwide have had to close or merge over the past couple of decades. However, a small rural church in Crawford County remains open despite some obstacles.

November 1st, 6:20 PM EDT
Halloween Haunted House Tradition in Ashtabula Twp.: The Last Word
Halloween Haunted House Tradition in Ashtabula Twp.: The Last Word

Anthony Savel, 15, has created a Halloween haunted house in his family garage since he was 9 years old. Friends and neighbors look forward to it every year.

October 28th, 6:20 PM EDT
The Last Word: Barbershop Music is Alive in Erie & Jamestown
The Last Word: Barbershop Music is Alive in Erie & Jamestown

Barbershop choruses from Erie and Jamestown will perform two shows together this weekend. One in Erie. The other in Jamestown. It will be the first time the two groups will perform a show together.

October 25th, 3:24 PM EDT
Youth Center Shows off its Newly Completed Renovations: The Last Word
Youth Center Shows off its Newly Completed Renovations: The Last Word

The Northwestern Community Youth Center in Albion was able to conduct much needed renovations to its building. The center is now ready to show them off.

October 18th, 4:22 PM EDT
The Alluring Thrill of a Pumpkin Cannon: The Last Word
The Alluring Thrill of a Pumpkin Cannon: The Last Word

A cannon that launches pumpkins at high speed onto a hillside has long been a featured attraction at Peek'n Peak's Fall Fest. Young and old line up to give it a try.

October 14th, 6:20 PM EDT
The Wonderful Smells of Touring a Candle Company: The Last Word
The Wonderful Smells of Touring a Candle Company: The Last Word

Our Own Candle Company is located in Findley Lake, NY. It's candles are the favorite of many people across the globe.

October 11th, 6:20 PM EDT
Franklin Applefest a Big Success. Thanks, Johnny Appleseed: The Last Word
Franklin Applefest a Big Success. Thanks, Johnny Appleseed: The Last Word

Popular festival in Venango County community of Franklin began over 40 years ago to honor Johnny Appleseed. It's become a major economic boon to the area.

October 7th, 6:20 PM EDT
'The Office' Gets the Attention of Erie Documentary Crew: The Last Word
'The Office' Gets the Attention of Erie Documentary Crew: The Last Word

A documentary crew from Erie is working on a project that focuses on the impact an popular TV show has had on the City of Scranton.

September 30th, 6:20 PM EDT
The Last Word: Modern Day Students Visit One-Room Schoolhouse
The Last Word: Modern Day Students Visit One-Room Schoolhouse

Students today have a lot of high tech equipment to work with in the classroom. I joined a group of fourth graders on a field trip to an historic school that featured a coal stove and an outhouse.

September 27th, 5:00 PM EDT
Small Village of Busti to Swell with Visitors this Weekend: The Last Word
Small Village of Busti to Swell with Visitors this Weekend: The Last Word

It soon will be time for the annual Busti Apple Festival. Many of the visitors will tour the village's restored grist mill.

September 23rd, 6:20 PM EDT
The Monarch Butterfly Release... A Family Fall Ritual: The Last Word
The Monarch Butterfly Release... A Family Fall Ritual: The Last Word

Watching caterpillars transform into monarch butterflies and then releasing them is a fun and important way to celebrate the fall season.

September 20th, 6:20 PM EDT
The Story of a Social Club that Saved Conneautville: The Last Word
The Story of a Social Club that Saved Conneautville: The Last Word

Members of a prominent social club took over firefighting duties in Conneautville in 1923. The Fellows Club Volunteer Fire Department has been active ever since.

September 16th, 6:20 PM EDT
Order Some Italian Bread at Bill's Bakery (Don't Ask for Bill): The Last Word
Order Some Italian Bread at Bill's Bakery (Don't Ask for Bill): The Last Word

Bill's Bakery in Erie sells delicious Italian bread. However, the owner of the bakery is not Italian and is not named Bill.

September 13th, 6:20 PM EDT
Erie Shows America How to Care for Veterans' Gravestones: The Last Word
Erie Shows America How to Care for Veterans' Gravestones: The Last Word

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs chose Erie for a pilot program in which volunteers clean headstones at veterans' graves.

September 9th, 6:20 PM EDT
More Wood Carvings Added at Bison Beer-Kandy's Complex: The Last Word
More Wood Carvings Added at Bison Beer-Kandy's Complex: The Last Word

The Last Word was there when wonderful Wizard of Oz wood carvings were introduced ay Bison Beer-Kandy's complex in Waterford two years ago. We're back to see some brand new carvings.

September 2nd, 6:20 PM EDT
Learning the Ropes of Miniature Horse Jumping: The Last Word
Learning the Ropes of Miniature Horse Jumping: The Last Word

Miniature horse jumping may look easy. You guide the horse over a set of hurdles. However, these animals have minds of their own.

August 30th, 6:20 PM EDT
77 Years of Eddie's Footlong Hot Dogs: The Last Word
77 Years of Eddie's Footlong Hot Dogs: The Last Word

In 1947, Eddie Johnson received some good advice about opening a hot dog stand in Meadville. Millions of footlongs have been sold since.

August 26th, 6:20 PM EDT
Man Builds & Displays Sci-Fi Spacecraft for All to Enjoy: The Last Word
Man Builds & Displays Sci-Fi Spacecraft for All to Enjoy: The Last Word

If you drive by Chas Klawuhn's house in Millcreek, you will see his hand-built space vehicles from sci-fi classics such as Star Wars and Doctor Who.

August 23rd, 6:20 PM EDT
Belly up to a World Record Bar and Order Some Unique Drinks: The Last Word
Belly up to a World Record Bar and Order Some Unique Drinks: The Last Word

The world's longest bar made of a continuous piece of wood is located in Kane, PA. only a couple hours from Erie. Drinks made from sunflowers are served there.

August 19th, 6:20 PM EDT
Amazing Craftwork Using Bourbon Barrels: The Last Word
Amazing Craftwork Using Bourbon Barrels: The Last Word

Ben Schlipf, of Saegertown, will make just about anything from an old bourbon barrel. Have any ideas? He'll give it a try.

August 16th, 6:20 PM EDT
The Rewards of Stamp Collecting: The Last Word
The Rewards of Stamp Collecting: The Last Word

The Erie Stamp Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. For most members, stamp collecting has been a wonderful life-long hobby.

August 12th, 6:20 PM EDT