‘Some kids don’t really have anyone to talk to or trust.’ Chill rooms fill...
Chill Project staff say it fills a need for preventive school-based mental health services — a resource that’s sorely lacking in the region, according to Director William Davies. As a result, “we have been able to get in front of some pretty serious actions kids were going to take in harming others." The post ‘Some...
State police investigating $16,000 ID fraud theft at Erie bank
(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania State Police are asking the public’s help in identifying the person they believe may be behind a $16,000 theft from a local bank account. Troopers from PSP Erie said they were first alerted to the theft on July 23 after the victim found $16,000 missing from their account. Police said they...
Shapiro’s New Outdoor Gamble Invites Public To Help Shape Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is widening its push to make Pennsylvania’s parks, forests, and outdoor economy a cornerstone of community life and local growth, rolling out new planning efforts at Presque Isle, long-term partnerships in the PA Wilds, a fully funded urban tree program, leadership changes...
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.
