Home Buying in Erie
Most cities are seeing dramatic lows and highs in the market, but local real estate experts say Erie remains steady. I spoke to an expert from Agresti Real Estate about the steps you can take to purchase a home here in our community.
County Awarded $250,000 Grant to Accelerate Housing Development
Chautauqua County has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the New York State Homes and Community Renewal's Technical Assistance to Grow Pro-Housing Communities program. County officials say the funding will be used to implement key recommendations from its housing strategy that was developed in 2024 to continue...
City gauges housing needs at second annual plan meeting
The City of Erie held their first public hearing for their 2026 second annual plan. Citizens from different groups and organizations presented their views on housing and community development needs as well as commented on the priorities and level of funding assigned by the City of Erie. The city has come up with...
$19.5 Million approved to renovate McDowell’s Gus Anderson Field
Millcreek Township School Board announced a new project with an estimated value of $19.5 million. McDowell High School was approved by the board for a renovation of their Gus Anderson field, to expand it and provide more amenities. We visited the McDowell High School to speak with faculty on their thoughts about the...
Police Search for Information Regarding Missing Teen
Just after 1 p.m. on March 2, a 17-year-old male was reported missing from his home. It was reported that he had left his residence at around 2:30 a.m. on March 2 and has not yet returned. Following a search of the missing teen’s close friends he was not located....
Congratulations to Erie’s 2026 Remarkable Woman: Pattie Stempka!
The Erie community is full of remarkable women, which is why it wasn’t surprising we received an overwhelming number of nominations for this year’s Remarkable Woman contest. But as Jennifer Mobilia shows us, this year’s winner is beyond remarkable; she’s a warrior who helps other women fight through some of their...
Prepare for freezing drizzle and black ice in parts of Upstate NY until 3...
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 8:28 p.m. for freezing drizzle and black ice until Wednesday at 3 a.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. “As rain comes...
Erie man accused of causing daughter’s death formally arraigned
The Erie man accused of killing his daughter during the summer of 2025 will be heading to trial in the fall. Dieudonne Bwisha, 25, appeared before Erie County Judge Peter Sala for his formal arraignment Monday, with Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz saying prosecutors are pursuing first-degree criminal...
Read Across America Kicks Off
Read Across America Week kicked off on Monday. It's in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday and it's celebrated to encourage early childhood literacy and a love of reading. On Monday, our Elspeth Mizner made a visit to the Barber National Institute to read to a classroom full of three, four, and five year-olds. Officials at...
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Distance Festival Returns
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Distance Festival will take place at the Rotary Pavillion on Presque Isle State Park on March 14. Participants of the run are encouraged to wear green attire and festive St. Patty’s Day gear. This event welcomes seasoned and new runners to enjoy an...

















