Rising House Fires in Erie Linked to Space Heaters
With winter weather here to stay, Erie Fire Marshals are reminding residents to take precautions when using space heaters. Officials report that approximately three house fires occur each year in Erie due to space heaters plugged into extension cords a practice they warn is never safe. “No extension cord, regardless...
New York State Offers Heating Aid to Seniors in Chautauqua
Help is here for older homeowners in Chautauqua County facing heating issues this winter. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has reopened the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement (HERR) benefit. This program, funded by New York State,...
Frostbitten pelican rescued by Tamarack Wildlife Center dies
A pelican that found its way to Erie over the last few weeks, unfortunately, passed away Wednesday night at the Tamarack Animal Care Shelter. The brown pelican was estimated to be a two-year old female based on its molt pattern and size. She was admitted critically underweight and suffering from second-degree...
Expert tips for navigating snow and ice on the road
The road ahead may be long, but it’s worth taking it slow, especially this time of year. The Federal Highway Administration reported that more than 150,000 auto crashes occur annually due to icy roads. An expert explained how to navigate driving in the snow, especially those scary moments when you hit a patch of ice....
Pennsylvania Fire Departments Receive Vital Grants
Two volunteer fire departments in Northwest Pennsylvania are receiving critical support thanks to a partnership between the Robert Irvine Foundation and Snap-Tite. The Fairview Volunteer Fire Department and Union City Volunteer Fire Department have been awarded grants totaling more than $28,000 to purchase essential...
Wegmans campaign raises over $3M to fight food insecurity, Erie raises over $80k
A local grocery chain has raised a considerable amount of money this fall to help combat food insecurity. Wegmans Food Markets received nearly $3.1 million in donations during its Check Out Hunger campaign, which ran from Oct. 22 to Nov. 29. This is $570,000 more than Wegmans raised during 2024’s campaign. Customers...
Erie sees promising drop in crime rates, report shows
New crime numbers released on Thursday showed encouraging progress across the city of Erie, with several key categories trending downward from last year. Erie’s newest quarterly crime report showed a city moving in the right direction. According to police, crime is down compared to this time last year. Police Chief...
Understanding Health Code Violations: Insights From Chautauqua County
In Chautauqua County, some local eateries are shining stars when it comes to health safety, while others failed.
Attention Erie Residents: Temporary Traffic Pattern in Place on Holland Street Due to Bayfront...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a temporary traffic pattern on Holland Street in Erie, Erie County. This change is due to ongoing closures on Bayfront Parkway (Route 4034) and State Street. Bayfront Parkway is closed between Sassafras Street Extension and Holland Street. State...
Automated vision testing kiosks coming to Erie County Walmarts, Sam’s Club
(WJET/WFXP)– New 15-minute vision testing kiosks will be coming to Walmart and Sam’s Club locations in select cities, including two locations in Erie County, the company announced Thursday. Walmart said the new Eyebot automated vision testing kiosks will be able to offer prescriptions to customers in about 15...
