East Springfield Community Newsletter for Wednesday, April 22
Good morning! It’s April 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be cloudy with a couple of showers. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 43. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 7 a.m.
Collision between car, motorcycle in Millcreek leaves one injured
Editor’s Note: This article has been corrected to correctly identify the township and address where the crash happened. One person was injured in a car-motorcycle crash in Millcreek Township on Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 2:40 Wednesday afternoon in the 5100 block of Wattsburg Road. According to Millcreek police, the motorcyclist was taken to the […]
Barber Institute announces new event to replace Beast on the Bay
The Barber National Institute announced Wednesday afternoon the launch of the Lake Erie Odyssey, an obstacle course adaptive for people of all abilities. This new event will replace the Beast on the Bay, which concluded its 12-year run last September. The institute made the change to focus on an adaptive...
Swat Team Moves Into Rental Home on Erie’s East 8th Street
A heavy police presence was reported earlier today on Erie’s east side as a SWAT team moved in on a home along the 1400 block of East 8th Street. A nearby resident, who asked to remain anonymous, told us the home involved is a rental property and has been the source of ongoing issues in an otherwise quiet neighborhood.
STAT MedEvac called on scene for Waterford car crash
There was a two-vehicle crash near Mill Village on Tuesday night. Firefighters and police responded to the 14,600 block of Mackey Hill Road around 10 p.m. A STAT MedEvac helicopter was also sent for one victim who was transported from the crash site to a landing zone at Mill Village Elementary School. According to reports […]
Motorcyclist Dies in Route 98 Crash in Fairview Township
On April 21 around 6:20 p.m. John Stanford 58, lost control of his motorcycle, traveled off the road to the eastern side, and struck a guardrail. Stanford was traveling northbound on Route 98 in Fairview. After the initial collision he had continued traveling along the guardrail before striking it again....
Crime of the Week: Bearded Dragon Case Solved
Warren, PA — A February theft of a juvenile bearded dragon from a local pet store drew attention in the community and prompted an investigation that has now led to an arrest, according to Warren County Crime Stoppers. Officials said that with the assistance of concerned citizens, Crime Stoppers...
12 Lake Erie Restaurants In Pennsylvania That Deserve A Stop
There is something magnetic about Pennsylvania’s slice of Lake Erie, where the shoreline sparkles, gulls chatter over the bay, and every sunset seems to pour into your glass like warm honey. You can practically taste the lake air in the seafood, feel small-town pride in every house-made sauce, and hear stories in the sizzle from open kitchens that keep Erie’s food scene...
Terry Parker murder trial underway in Bradford County Court
The murder trial of Terry Parker is underway in Bradford County Court. Parker is on trial for the murder and dismemberment of Michael Pruitt back in 2024 in Springfield Township. He is charged with criminal homicide, including first and third degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, conspiracy to commit criminal homicide, abuse...
Chautauqua County executive presents ‘State of the County’ address
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Chautauqua County executive says he’s looking to steer the county toward strength and prosperity. PJ Wendel delivered his “State of the County” address Tuesday morning in Jamestown, where he talked about growing the county through expanded infrastructure and commerce while suggesting that some municipalities could save money by sharing services. […]

















