Pennsylvania retiree hit $2.25M lottery jackpot, now his wife can retire too
MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — A retiree in Pennsylvania hit a multi-million dollar jackpot and said now his wife will be able to retire. The Pennsylvania Lottery presented a commemorative check to Gary Winner of Erie County. Winner played Cash 5 Monday, June 9, winning the $2.25 million jackpot. The jackpot was...
PennWest University to establish three new schools
PennWest University is establishing three new schools: A School of Education, A School of Business, and a School of Nursing. All three schools are going to be offered across PennWest’s campuses.
Millcreek now requesting proposals for PI Gateway District Project
The Presque Isle Gateway Project is progressing. That, according to Millcreek Township Supervisor Kim Clear. Clear said the project is moving from the request for qualifications phase to the request for proposals stage. Clear said many different developers from across the country showed interest in the now vacant...
Friends, family gather to launch new beer honoring late Erie firefighter
A large crowd gathered at Lavery Brewing Company Friday night for the unveiling of a special beer brewed to honor a local hero. Friends, family and co-workers of Mike Callaghan, a fallen Erie firefighter, came together to remember him and raise money and a glass for a good cause. “He was just a guy that […]
Update: Anticipate strong thunderstorms in Southern Erie and Crawford County early Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 2:53 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 4 p.m. for Southern Erie and Crawford County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:52 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cambridge...
Erie ranks 27th in U.S. for lead paint exposure risk, RDA encourages testing
A new study ranks Erie as the 27th highest risk city in the United States for lead paint exposure, highlighting a significant public health concern. The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie reports that Pennsylvania, including Erie, faces a substantial lead problem due to its aging housing stock. In Erie...
Mayville Man Charged with Attempted Assault at Chautauqua County Jail
MAYVILLE, NY — On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, an investigation conducted by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, in coordination with Chautauqua County Jail staff, led to the arrest of Joseph A. Cohen, 47, of Mayville. Cohen has been charged with Attempted Assault in the Second...
Pulakos Chocolates hosts grand opening of third location
Pulakos Chocolates has officially opened its third location at the Colony Plaza in Millcreek Township. The Erie classic held a grand opening celebration with a ribbon-cutting on Friday. They’re offering all their famous candies plus an exclusive new item — Ice cream from Pot O Gold Dairy in Cambridge Springs. The...
Two rollover accidents happen less than a mile apart on I-79
State police responded to two rollover accidents less than a mile apart. Those accidents happened just before 3 p.m. Friday afternoon in the northbound lanes of I-79 near the McKean exit. According to state police, no one in either accident was injured, and it did not appear that the accidents were related. However,...
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held for Hope Haven Women’s Shelter
A grand opening ceremony took place Wednesday afternoon for a shelter that houses single women experiencing homelessness in Chautauqua County. The ribbon was cut at the Hope Haven Women's Shelter at 303 Lafayette Street. The shelter, which officially opened in early April, provides 18 beds across 12 units for single...
