Wild Stuff: Boas and tarantulas
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Local Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours
With Halloween coming up on Friday, trick-or-treat hours have been set for numerous communities across Chautauqua County. Here's a list:
Otter Crossing: Playful Animals Spotted at Presque Isle
North American river otters were spotted crossing a road at Presque Isle State Park. The park posted on Facebook Wednesday night that these images were taken by a park employee. These playful animals usually stay in ponds and marshes but sometimes travel for food or mates. Park officials remind drivers...
Child Found On I-90; Two Arrested In Silver Creek
Troopers in Chautauqua County responded to I-90 westbound in Silver Creek at around 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, after a motorist saw a 4-year-old walk onto the roadway, according to New York State Police. The driver pulled over, called 911, and kept the child safe until troopers arrived. Investigators determined...
D-10 playoff soccer Tuesday (10-28-25)
Tuesday local sports (10-28-25): D-10 playoffs: Boys soccer: 1A championship:Mercyhurst Prep 1 – Wilmington 0 3A championship:General McLane 4 – Meadville 0 Girls soccer: 1A championship:Seneca 1 – Mercer 0 (F/2OT) 3A championship:Harbor Creek 3 – Warren 0 4A subregional:McDowell 4 – Allderdice 2
Experts warn of tick infestation, suggest solutions for prevention
As autumn brings color-changing trees and falling leaves, a dangerous little critter could crash your leaf-peeping adventures. Ticks are a common parasite that are so small, we often miss them. Heather Nies, the Kennels Manager at Erie Humane Society, explained measures we can take to keep our pets safe from ticks....
Nonprofit Conference Underway
Nonprofit Leaders Navigate Government Shutdown and Still No State Budget. Nonprofit leaders gain insight about how to navigate running a nonprofit during a government shutdown and with still no state budget.
New Speed Check coming to Summit Township this winter
A new gas station and restaurant are set to open in Summit Township, marking the latest development in the area. The project, located at the intersection of Hershey and Edinboro Roads (Route 99), is expected to be completed within the next five months.
I-90 crash near Harborcreek sends several to hospital
Multiple people were taken to the hospital on Wednesday after a crash on I-90 westbound. It happened just before noon near mile marker thirty-five in the Harborcreek area. According to Fuller Hose Company, one person was extracted from one of the multiple vehicles involved. The severity of the injuries is unknown at...
Animal cruelty charges dropped, defense motions for return of property
This month, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office dropped more than 100 animal cruelty and neglect charges on 52-year-old Gregory Havican after state police seized more than 200 animals from his farm on Edinboro Road in 2022. That decision came after a judge found warrants did not establish probable cause and...
