Erie PA

Chautauqua County's top elected official says rising property values is part of why he was able to propose a historically low property tax rate while keeping the tax levy flat in his tentative 2027 budget. County Executive P.J. Wendel discussed his $330 million spending plan as a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on

A protest took place in downtown Erie on Sunday in remembrance and demanding justice for Marchello Woodard, the 43-year-old Erie man who was shot and killed during a compliance check with state parole agents in July of 2025. “When law enforcement kills someone while they’re unarmed, it is not okay, and the community is

At Community of Caring, staff are already looking ahead to the needs that come with colder weather. As temperatures drop, organizations can see more people seeking warmth, shelter and other basic services. "Make sure that they have all the winter apparel that they're going to need, so it's coming at...

A 32-year-old Erie man, Sabri Bol, faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault following the death of his girlfriend, 38-year-old Victoria Ogak, after an alleged domestic abuse incident on the city’s east side. Ogak died on Aug. 10 from a preliminary cause of death identified as a subdural hemorrhage....

The average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded gas has leveled off over the past week. According to AAA, Monday's average nationwide is $4.48, while the average in New York State is $4.49. Chautauqua County's average per gallon is currently $4.43. All three averages are down by a fraction of a cent from last Monda

Harrisburg, Pa. — Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to people and businesses hit by the Sept. 2-3 severe storms and flash flooding in 10 northern Pennsylvania counties. The state has also opened its own disaster grant program, the Shapiro administration announced. The U.S. Small Business Administrat

(WHTM) – The company behind Spirit Halloween has plans to open several storefronts across Pennsylvania dedicated to Christmas. According to Spirit’s website, four “Spirit Christmas” locations are opening in the Keystone State in November. The lone Central Pennsylvania location currently listed on Spirit’s website is at

(WNY News Now) – A Gowanda woman was issued appearance tickets following a traffic stop in the Town of Pomfret that ended with her arrest, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop around 10:42 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, in the...

Archbishop Fulton Sheen is one step closer to becoming a saint. Following a beatification Mass Thursday in St. Louis, Missouri, Sheen will now be referred to as “Blessed” Fulton Sheen. Sheen has a connection to Erie, dating back to 1936, when he visited Mercyhurst College, which was still...

North East Wine Fest Celebrates Local Wine, Community, and Grape-Stomping Tradition. The 45th annual North East Wine Fest brought crowds together for local wine, crafts, and community fun, including a celebrity grape stomp at Mazza Vineyards. The weekend-long event also supports the North East Chamber of Commerce, fund