Big Truck Event
Organizers said the event is designed to bring the community together while giving children a fun experience with the vehicles and crews that help serve the township.
PSP: One dead in officer-involved shooting during warrant service
FOREST CHAPEL, Pa. (WHTM) — One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in northwestern Pennsylvania on Saturday. According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Corry, troopers attempted to serve a felony warrant on a resident in Freehold Township, Warren County, about 17 miles northwest of Warren city. The su
Trash To Treasure Event
From rugs, to Brita filters and reusable water bottles, people found a variety of affordable secondhand items and could help a local organization.
Sherman Man Accused of Threatening Following Weapon Complaint
A Sherman man was charged after deputies followed up on a weapon complaint. On Saturday around 10:40PM, deputies with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office followed up on a complaint for a past tense incident involving a person with a weapon that occurred on May 11th, 2026 in the Village of Sherman. Through investigat
Bikers Ride Around Erie to Support Veterans and Biker Safety
Rain didn’t stop bikers from across the region today — they still revved up their engines for a good cause. Riders pushed through the weather to shine a light on motorcycle safety and to show veterans they are never forgotten. Hundreds of riders rolled out of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home for the annual Jeremy Grant
United Way’s 13th Annual AG Team Golf Tournament Slated for June 22nd
The United Way of Chautauqua County (UWCHQ) invites golfers to participate in the agency's largest fundraising event. Registration is open for the 13th annual AG Team Golf Tournament, which is scheduled for Monday, June 22nd at Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk. UWCHQ Community Relations Coordinator Dan Siracuse says t
Kids Get Up Close and Personal With Big Truck Event
Families in Harborcreek Township got the chance to climb aboard and explore the big trucks they see around their community during the township’s annual Big Truck Event at the municipal garage on Saturday. Children could get an up-close look at a variety of emergency and service vehicles, including ambulances,...
County Issues First Veterans Peddler’s Permit to Dunkirk Resident
A U.S. Army veteran from Dunkirk has become the first Chautauqua County resident to receive a veterans peddler's permit. That's according to County Clerk Greg Carlson, who says Kenneth DeLong was issued permit No. 0001 in the county. Kenneth's son, Jake, called the County Clerk's Office inquiring about the permit on hi
This Charming Waterfront Spot Serves The Best Meal In Pennsylvania
There’s something magical about eating good food while staring at water, and Shoreline Bar & Grille in Erie has perfected this combination. This bayfront gem proves that Pennsylvania’s best dining experiences don’t all happen in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. You’ve probably driven past Erie a hundred times on...
The Erie Reader’s Summer Fun Playlist 2026
There is no better feeling than driving around Presque Isle, warm summer air blowing through the open windows and that perfect song turned way up. It's the stuff nostalgia is made of – and the writers, editors, and artists of the Erie Reader wanted to capture that feeling into a custom made mix just for you.

















