Vision-Testing Kiosks in Erie and Edinboro Walmarts
Walmart and Sam’s Club are making eye care faster and easier in Pennsylvania. They’ve launched Eyebot automated vision-testing kiosks at 16 locations across the state. These kiosks provide eyeglass prescriptions in about 15 minutes, offering a quick and affordable option for customers. Walmart charges a $25 fee,...
Karns City Man Accused Of Strangulation
A Karns City man is now facing charges after a verbal argument became physical in Fairview Township. Tuesday night police were called to a home on the 1600 block of Hooker Road for a reported assault. When officers arrived on scene, they spoke with the victim who said that after...
Fire Destroys Amish Shop in Town of Mina
Firefighters from several departments braved windy and frigid conditions while battling a blaze Wednesday night in the Town of Mina. Chautauqua County dispatchers say the fire occurred at an Amish shop at 9459 Bailey Hill Road shortly after 9:00 PM. Crews from Findley Lake, Sherman, Clymer, South Ripley, North Lake...
Torrance Norris Sentenced to Life Plus Nine Years for Murder
After a week-long trial in October before Judge John J. Mead, a jury found Torrance Norris guilty of First-Degree Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault, Firearms without a License, and Tampering with Evidence in connection with the ambush killing of Naim Bayete in March 2023. On Dec. 5, 2025, Judge...
Bizzarro Secures Over $1M in Grants for Erie County
State Representative Ryan Bizzarro announced today that more than $1.1 million in state grants will be directed to Erie County to strengthen public safety, support crime victims, and enhance local justice system services. The funding, approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, will help victims...
Sinclairville Man Charged In Animal Cruelty Case
A Sinclairville man has been charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and the Chautauqua County Humane Society responded the morning of December 3 to an address on Edson Road in the town of Gerry for a report of animal abuse and neglect.
Local Cocktail and Bottle Shop Announces Larger Location
A popular downtown cocktail and bottle shop is preparing for a big change. The business announced it will close its current location on North Park Row as it transitions to a new, larger space at 1213 State Street in early 2026. Owners expressed gratitude to the Erie Downtown Development Corporation...
Part of Interstate 79 reopened in Crawford County due to crash
UPDATE: The section of Interstate 79 has been reopened according to PennDOT. PennDOT briefly closed a portion of Interstate 79 between Saegertown and the Crawford-Erie County line due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer. I-79 northbound was closed from Exit 154 (Route 198, Conneautville/Saegertown) to Exit 166...
Steelhead run better than last year as work begins to rear more fish
As the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) works to produce more steelhead and brown trout in Erie, this year’s fishing opportunities have been better than last year. “Last year, the opportunities were very limited for people looking for steelhead,” said Tim Wilson, the agency’s area fisheries manager in...
Fallowfield Volunteer Fire Department clashes with township officials, resulting in mass resignation
Fallowfield Volunteer Fire Department clashes with township officials, resulting in mass resignation.
