Lifeguard shortage closing beaches at park

ERIE (AP) — Swimmers will soon have fewer beaches to choose from at Presque Isle State Park along Lake Erie.

A lifeguard shortage will close four or five beaches each weekday starting Monday.

Beach 1, Beach 1 West Extension, Stone Jetty and Beach 9 will be closed weekdays. The Short Jetty beach will also be closed Mondays and Wednesdays.

Swimming will remain open at the park’s other beaches from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. until the end of the season.