One person hospitalized following Sunday evening motorcycle crash
An accident on Sunday evening sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. Calls went out just before 6 p.m. for a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV at the intersection of West 12th Street and Pittsburgh Avenue. According to Erie City Police, a 19-year-old male was transported to Hamot in critical condi
North East, PA Woman Arrested for DWI After Sherman Traffic Stop
SHERMAN, N.Y. — Deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office arrested a driver following a traffic stop in the Village of Sherman, New York after midnight on May 16, 2026. According to authorities, deputies initiated the stop at approximately 12:16 a.m. after observing a traffic violation involving a...
Following years-long investigation, 15 arrested/indicted in Erie drug ring
There are 15 individuals who have been arrested or indicted in connection with a drug trafficking organization operating in the Erie area, following an investigation that spanned over six years. The joint effort by the FBI and the Homeland Security Task Force targeted the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine. The...
Community leaders, advocates look for ways to bridge gaps at town hall
Erie leaders and residents came together Sunday night for a community town hall focused on current issues and the future of the city. Attendees gathered at the 1020 Collective for the second annual Intersectionality Town Hall and Community Gathering on Sunday. The public forum featured 16 panelists, including elected o
Man Issued Appearance Ticket Following Trespass Complaint in Village of Brocton
(WNY News Now) – BROCTON, N.Y. — A Westfield man was issued an appearance ticket following a trespass investigation in the Village of Brocton, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. On May 16, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., deputies responded to a trespass complaint on Highland...
Severe Fire Damages Home Near General McLane High School
At around 12:31 p.m. on May 15, the Edinboro Fire Department with aid from McKean, Franklin Township, Waterford, Mill Village, and Central Erie County Paramedics Departments responded to a residential structure fire. The fire occurred at a home just across from General McLane High School at 11700 Edinboro Road in...
Fifteen People Face Federal Drug Charges in Northwestern Pa.
Fifteen people from Erie, New York, and Ohio are facing federal drug charges following a multi-agency investigation into illegal drug trafficking in northwestern Pennsylvania. The indictments, announced by U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti during a press conference at Erie City Hall on May 18, stem from a Homeland Security Ta
SeaWolves Split Doubleheader and Series Against Flying Squirrels
ERIE, PA - The SeaWolves (20-19) split their doubleheader on Sunday afternoon against the Richmond Flying Squirrels (28-10). Each team took three of the week-long set in the second meeting between the Southwest division foes. Game one was an offensive showcase from the jump as the two teams combined to...
Inspired by Newport, Tom Hagen’s Erie restoration effort stands apart
It's hard to say when Thomas B. Hagen began to care about old houses. It might have been when he was growing up on West Sixth Street, across from the Watson-Curtze Mansion. That building is now the home of the Hagen History Center , named in honor of its largest benefactor. His interest became a passion over the years
The Comfort Food At This Middle-Of-Nowhere New York Restaurant Is Absolutely Worth The Drive
Some of life’s best discoveries happen when you’re willing to venture off the beaten path and trust that good things await in unexpected places. Meeder’s in Ripley, New York is the perfect example of this principle, sitting in a tiny lakeside community that most people drive past without a second thought.
