Wendel Seeks Answers from Refresco Over Cancelled Grape Contracts
Chautauqua County's top elected official is seeking to get to the bottom of why Refresco chose to cut ties with local grape growers. County Executive P.J. Wendel, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday, says the local beverage processing company's decision last week to cancel all of its grape...
$18.4 Million Resurfacing Project to Revamp Erie Roadways
A major paving project affecting Erie County will begin next month. This project will span over five miles of Interstate 90 within McKean and Summit townships. From mile marker 18 near the Route 832 exit in McKean to mile maker 23 just before Route 19 will be milled, paved and patched. Those traveling in the area...
Erie residents learn about financial impacts at affordability crisis meeting
Local residents had the chance to learn about the factors that impact our finances on Saturday. Erie County United’s Where Is My Money? Affordability Crisis Meeting at the Booker T. Washington Center gave Erie residents a chance to discuss how federal cuts impact residents, and what our local government can do about...
Concept of Countywide Policing Explored in North County Meetings
The two recent meetings about shaping the future of northern Chautauqua County included a concept that the county has previously explored -- countywide policing. It was part of talks about consolidations, mergers and shared services in the county that date back as far as the 1960s, according to Chautauqua County...
Millcreek School Board votes to switch healthcare provider for employees
Millcreek School District employees are getting new health insurance following a vote by the school board Monday evening. In a 7-2 vote, the board voted to switch their employee coverage from Highmark to Meritain Aetna. The decision has been met with concern from some employees, wondering if their coverage will be...
Lake Erie station joins fish waste initiative aiming for 100% recycling
A new initiative promising the full use of each fish cleaned in the Great Lakes region has come to Lake Erie, and Walnut Creek has the first station in the region to take the pledge. On March 23, members of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission , along with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers ,...
Edwina Tries… An International Grocery Store
You've probably driven by the Almadina Supermarket before – formerly at a smaller location down the street, they are now at 2325 Parade St. in a tidy white brick building with welcoming, impressive lighted signage. It's a convenient location, especially for the many New Americans who call East Erie home. That's...
Breeze Airways Adds New Fort Lauderdale Service from Erie Airport
Flying to Florida is about to get easier for travelers in Erie. Beginning Nov. 18, Breeze Airways will offer BreezeThru flights from Erie International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. The service includes a brief stop in Tampa, but passengers will remain on the same plane, with no need to change aircraft or recheck bags.
NYS DMVs Warn Of Double Charges For Customers Using Debit Or Credit Cards
The Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles and DMV offices across New York State are warning customers who use debit or credit cards that they might get double charged for a single transaction. DMV officials say while this isn’t happening with every debit or credit card transaction, the problem has...
Walnut Creek Joins the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge
The Walnut Creek Fish Cleaning Station has joined the Governors’ and Premiers’ 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge, officials announced alongside the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP). The station is the 45th to sign on and the first...
