American Legion State Commander Visits Erie
Veterans around the area got a special visit on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day from the State Commander of the American Legion, Patrick Love. He began the day at the Soldiers and Sailors home with a tour in the morning. He spent the afternoon at the Erie VA Medical Center. At...
St. Jude the Apostle Parish starts refunds for disputed car raffle
(WJET/WFXP) – A local parish has begun the refund process for a car raffle that took place under suspicious circumstances. St. Jude the Apostle Parish is refunding tickets for its 2024 Winavette Car Raffle, which resulted in a potentially fake winner. Due to Pennsylvania’s Small Games of Chance law, the parish cannot...
New art project in Erie highlights city’s hidden water systems
New artwork will be appearing across the city of Erie, but the pieces are revealing something most residents have not seen. The Hidden Creeks Project is uncovering the city’s buried waterways through public art. Across Erie, new artwork will be showing up starting within six months to effort the city’s buried...
National Average Pump Price Drops Under $3.00 Per Gallon
For the first time in over four years, the national average price for a gallon of gas is below $3.00 per gallon. According to AAA, the average on Monday was $2.95, which is almost five cents lower compared to a week ago. Meanwhile, New York State saw a smaller decrease, dropping a little over a cent to $3.12. And in...
Mhyah Goon Missing, Last Seen in Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is actively investigating a report of a missing female, identified as Mhyah Goon. Goon was last seen on Nov. 16, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., walking along Riverside Road. She reportedly left home without notice and does not have her phone. Authorities note that Goon...
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on house for Afghan refugees
Mohammad Khan and his wife, Nadia Mirali, fled to the United States from their homeland of Afghanistan after the collapse of their country’s government in 2021. Eventually finding his way to Erie, Khan, Mirali and their five children have started a new life here but haven’t had much luck finding a good place to call...
Jamestown man accused of shooting another man in the neck with a crossbow
A Jamestown man accused of shooting another man in the neck with a crossbow was arraigned Monday on an indictment charging him with second-degree murder.
“Wayward” brown pelican rescued from Erie in critical condition
A "wayward" brown pelican blown off its migration path was rescued in Erie.
Massive Theft at Northwest Bank Sparks Investigation
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop E – Erie is investigating a case of Theft of Funds and Access Device Fraud involving Northwest Bank, located at 2863 West 26th Street, Erie County. According to authorities, the victim reported that while using an ATM, she discovered her account balance had dropped...
Charter School of Excellence hosts annual breakfast with Santa
The Charter School of Excellence invited families to visit for a breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning. Beyond a hot breakfast, there were lots of fun activities to enjoy, including crafts, basket raffles, and of course, meeting Santa. The principal of the Charter School of Excellence Skills Center, Jason Beer,...
