Almost every summer a wave of rumors resurfaces, some playful, others misinformed, about the possibility of sharks in the ...

Lake Erie has an average depth of about 62 feet, ... At the start of the battle, U.S. Capt. Oliver Hazard Perry hoisted his battle flag, emblazoned with the words, "Don't Give Up the Ship." ...

Beachgoers enjoy Lake Erie despite a yellow warning flag indicating dangerous conditions at Sterling State Park in Monroe Friday, July 26, 2019. ...

The National Weather Service is warning swimmers away from Lake Erie on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, ... Flags with different colors are used to warn beachgoers of various hazards.