Firefighters rescue man from Lake Pleasant Monday
A kayaker was rushed to the hospital monday night after being rescued from Lake Pleasant. Firefighters and the Fuller Hose water rescue team were called to the 11000 block of Lake Pleasant Road in Venango Township around 8 pm for a person in the water. According to reports from the scene, the man was in […]
Crews respond to Waterford garage fire Tuesday morning
A structure fire on Tuesday morning in Waterford left a garage a total loss. Calls for this fire came in around 7 am. Fire crews responded to a home on the 2100 block of New Road and were met with flames coming from the detached garage. Multiple vehicles were inside the garage at the time […]
Stockton Man Arrested After Alleged Threats During Mill Street Fight
(WNY News Now) – STOCKTON, N.Y. — A 41-year-old Stockton man was taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a reported fight in the Town of Stockton, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Mill Street at approximately 12:43 p.m. for a report of a...
City of Erie offers quick reminder on ebike laws, regulations
(WJET/WFXP)– Spring has fully sprung, which means that ebikes will soon be out on the roads more. With that, the City of Erie released a reminder for anyone eager to get a ride on their ebike of the laws around them. Just like a regular bicycle, ebikes don’t need a license to be driven, but […]
Big Boy No. 4014 Locomotive Coming to Pennsylvania
The world’s largest operating steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014 will make its way to the East Coast for the first time as part of the America250 celebration. The locomotive will be part of a celebration in Philadelphia, major display events throughout eight cities, and more than 50 whistle-stops in 10 different states including Indiana, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Erie Smokey Bones permanently closing
A well-known barbecue restaurant chain has apparently closed it’s Erie location. A sign on the door at Smokey Bones on Interchange Road near the Mill Creek Mall indicated it is permanently closed. We’ve reached out to the restaurant’s parent company for comment but have not heard back yet. Fat Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy […]
Erie Save A Lot stores close as licenses expire. One has reopened
Erie County Department of Health officials closed both of Erie's Save A Lot grocery stores April 23 for having expired licenses to operate as retail food facilities. The Save A Lot located at 2026 Broad St. has since reapplied for the required license and reopened, but the other, 2209 W. 12th St., will remain closed. "Having these licenses is important because it assures that...
Millcreek Meeting to Address Mall License Plate Cameras
A Millcreek Township meeting set for today is expected to draw significant public interest as debate continues over newly installed license plate reader cameras at the Millcreek Mall. The Flock Safety cameras were recently placed at five main mall entrances, where they scan and log license plates as vehicles enter...
Man Charged After Leaving Scene of Collision in Forestville
A man from Erie, Pennsylvania is facing a slew of charges after he allegedly left the scene of a collision involving a motor vehicle in Forestville last Thursday. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies and State Police were called to the scene on Main Street just before 3:30 PM, with deputies locating the vehicle that was involved. Further investigation found that the driver, 56-year...
Erie County restaurant inspections for April 15-24, 2026
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded April 15-22 . 2 critical violations Khadka International Grocery , 2330 E. 38th St. (No sanitizer in dishwasher; hot water tank in need of repair.) Also two noncritical violations. April 22 Previous violations corrected Roma's Italian Kitchen , 2933...
