Special Olympics Track and Field Meet
The event began with a stirring national anthem performed by Jefferson Elementary student Su-Yong Ta-Mag, followed by the Erie High Junior ROTC’s presentation of colors, setting a dignified atmosphere.
Voters Approve All School Budgets in Chautauqua County
The results are in from Tuesday's school budget votes and elections, and all 18 school districts in Chautauqua County saw their budgets pass. The unofficial vote totals provided by each district are as follows:. Bemus Point: 143-53 Brocton: 98-40 Cassadaga Valley: 136-54 Chautauqua Lake: 199-78 Clymer: 86-8 Dunkirk: 16
Sheriff’s Office Investigating New Lead in 1988 Murder Case
It was 38 years ago this week that one of the most notorious kidnappings and murders took place in Chautauqua County, and a new lead has emerged in the case. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Unsolved Crimes Unit is asking for the public's help in getting information about a van that was parked next to Kathy Wilso
Garage with explosive material inside catches fire in Harborcreek
As of 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, several fire crews were still on scene at a home in Harborcreek for a garage engulfed in flames. Calls came in just after 8:30 p.m. for the detached garage off of Belle Road. By the time crews arrived, the garage was heavily involved with a vehicle inside. There […]
Laurel Memorial Run/Walk Seeking Logo Designs
The Laurel Memorial Run and Walk is seeking designs for this year’s logo. The person who designs the winning entry will receive a $50 gift card to a business of their choosing. Laurel Run was started in 1997 by Wayne and Elaine Hotelling of Silver Creek. The annual event...
A More Accessible Approach to Boating: The Erie Community Boating Program
Have you ever found yourself looking out onto the bay in the summer, seeing all the boaters and kayakers enjoying time on the water, and wishing that you were out there? Thanks to the Bayfront Maritime Center, that wish can now become a reality. Through their Erie Community Boating (ECB)...
ECGRA Distributes Funds to Twenty Community Centers
Twenty community centers across Erie County are getting a boost thanks to new funding from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA). ECGRA distributed more than $200,000 in grant funding Wednesday morning during a presentation held at the Afghan Community Center, on Peach Street, one of the organizations select
WQLN Concert Series Returns Bringing “Sounds Around Town”
WQLN will once again host the “Sounds Around Town” concert series with four free live music events throughout the summer. The concerts will be held at WQLN’s scenic wood pavilion. This year the concert series is presented and supported by Romolo Chocolates, Mazza Vineyards, and Erie Arts...
Blasco Library Adjusted Hours for Planned Power Outage
3 p.m. - The Friends Of the Erie County Library “Swing Into Spring” book sale in the Admiral Room at Blasco Library. HistERIE programs happening at partner locations (Edinboro's Potager Garden Tour, PSSH Campus Tour, Hammermill Paper at Behrend, and USA 250 Great America Trivia Contest) will continue as planned.
WQLN’s Sounds Around Town free concert series returning
(WJET/WFXP) — A series of summer concerts is coming back to Erie this June. Hosted at the WQLN station on Peach Street, the “Sounds Around Town” outdoor concert series is a family-friendly event that will feature four Friday evenings of free, live music. This year’s lineup includes three Erie-based acts and one Clevela
