With Lake Erie temperatures nearing their summer peak, it’s the perfect time for swimming, boating — and texting a buoy to check the water conditions.

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is warning people to avoid Lake Erie at Edgewater Beach after heavy rains caused a sewer overflow.

Erie-area water rescue crews urge boaters to take the proper safety precautions in the wake of increased call volumes and several recent deaths

Health risks were found at all of Lake Erie’s Pennsylvania beaches last year, a new report says. The beaches tested in 2024 were found to be potentially unsafe for swimming on at least one day, accord

A new report from the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center shows that 100% of Pennsylvania’s Lake Erie beaches tested in 2024 were found potentially unsafe for swimming on at least one day. The findings come as part of the group’s annual "Safe for Swimming?" analysis, which reviews bacteria levels at recreational waters across the country.

Alfredo Gonzalez hit two of the Crushers’ five home runs, and Lake Erie outslugged host Florence, 11-8, on July 24. Gonzalez hit a two-run home run in the third inning and another two-run

Communities and ecosystems dependent on the lake's fresh water should benefit. Officials share promising update as Lake Erie water levels continue to rise — here's why this matters first appeared on The Cool Down.

Authorities search Lake Erie in Millcreek for a missing kayaker as crews recover the body of a Pittsburgh man missing on the lake since July 2.