Erie police officer was cited in fatal crash. Victim’s family is upset
The family of Matthew "Matty" Zaborowski believes the legal system has failed them in holding responsible the person who caused a Sept. 12 traffic accident at West 11th and Sassafras in Erie that cost the 41-year-old city man his life. That person, Erie police charge in two traffic citations filed in early February,...
Green Tie Affair Support Local 4H in Chautauqua County
Celeron, NY — Ahead of Pennsylvania’s 4-H Week, hundreds gathered in Chautauqua County to show their support for local youth during the annual Green Tie Affair dinner. More than 500 people attended the event this past weekend, making it the largest fundraiser of the year for the Chautauqua County 4-H program. The...
How much does it cost to buy a house in Erie in 2026?
How much does it cost to buy a house in Erie in 2026?. Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market.
Wendel Attending NACo Legislative Conference in Washington
Chautauqua County's top elected official is in Washington in the middle of a four-day conference, where he says the county is getting a chance to have "a seat at the table" with many of the biggest counties in the nation. On a recent edition of WDOE's "Viewpoint" program, County Executive P.J. Wendel said he was...
Gas Prices Continue to Hold Steady
There has been very little change in the average price at the gas pump at the national, state and county levels from a week ago. According to AAA, Monday's nationwide average is $2.94 per gallon, while New York State is averaging just under $3.00 per gallon. Both went up by a fraction of a cent since last Monday....
Jamestown man sentenced to 13 years in prison for drug offenses
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for multiple drug offenses. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Monday that 33-year-old Dylan Abbey was sentenced to 13 years in prison along with 3 years of post-release supervision for three separate drug convictions.
Local sports bar hosts annual Stop Soldier Suicide fundraising event
This year was Rosco’s Sports Bar & Grill’s 4th annual fundraising event for Stop Soldier Suicide, a nonprofit focused on solving the issue of suicide among U.S. veterans and service members. Organizers said the fundraiser has grown into something bigger with the support of the community. “It’s a big event that...
Aaron’s Tuesday Forecast: Partly sunny and chilly this afternoon
Winter Weather Advisory 7pm today through 1pm Wednesday for Southern Erie, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties for 3 to 5 inches of snow. The snow will taper off and we'll see partly sunny skies this afternoon. An area of low pressure will move through Western New York overnight with a general 2 to 5 inches...
NHS fundraiser collects money for animal shelters
National Honors Society is holding a fundraiser from Monday February 23 to Friday February 27, and all donations are going to the Erie Humane Society, the Anna Shelter, and Avery’s Pawsitive change. Animal shelters rely completely on the public for donations in order to keep the animals safe and...
Winter Weather Advisory for much of WNY as winter keeps coming
“We’re going to get another round of widespread light to moderate snow across Western New York,” National Weather Service meteorologist Heather Kenyon tells WBEN. “Most of it’s going to fall overnight, but most areas could pick up 2 to 4 inches.
