The Last Word: Erie Man Trying to Find Clues About Drawing He Found
It's not unusual to take a walk in Erie on a windy day and see papers and debris blowing across streets and sidewalks. You don't think twice about what's been flying in the air. It's just garbage. Right?. Jimmy Huegel saw plenty of garbage during his walk two years ago...
NY weather update: Flood watch affecting part of New York Sunday and Monday triggered...
On Saturday at 9:58 a.m. the National Weather Service released an updated flood watch valid from Sunday 1 p.m. until Monday 4 p.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible."...
Community Blood Bank offers gift cards for blood donations
The Community Blood Bank (CBB) offered gift cards in exchange for blood on Friday. Becky the Blood Drop and her entourage were at the Millcreek Mall, handing out candy canes and smiles and encouraging shoppers to make a life-saving donation. The CBB connects donors to patients who are in need of blood. “We’re going...
Presque Isle Lights wrapping up this weekend
Christmas might be over, but there’s still time enjoy the festive decorations at Presque Isle State Park. Presque Isle Lights is a free drive-thru light show that provides a fun way for the community to get in the holiday spirit VisitErie told us this is an event you don’t want to miss and this weekend […]
Inmate’s Alleged Prison Plot Targets His Own Family in Chilling Robbery Scheme
HARRISBURG, PA — A current inmate at a northwestern Pennsylvania state prison is facing a sweeping set of felony charges after investigators say he attempted to orchestrate a violent home-invasion robbery from behind bars, targeting his own family. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Keegan Baker, 28, of...
Bicentennial Tower marks 30 years since construction began
One of Erie’s biggest landmarks had a milestone moment on Friday. The Bicentennial Tower on the bayfront started construction on this day, 30 years ago. It took 10 months to complete and was built to commemorate Erie’s bicentennial year. This historic structure is 187 feet tall and has two observation decks. In...
PennDOT urges caution as icy conditions persist in Erie County
Tonight, Erie drivers are dealing with a dangerous glaze of ice across much of the region. Some areas are under a winter weather advisory, while others face a full storm warning. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said crews have been out since early this morning, but temperatures hovering right...
Mixed Precipitation Causing Slippery Roadways Across County
A wintry mix is making travel and walking tricky across Chautauqua County. There have been several reports of crashes throughout the county on Friday, as a complex storm system moves its way east through the Great Lakes region. According to meteorologist David Thomas with the National Weather Service in Buffalo, most...
Former Erie Humane Society Director Scheduled to Enter Plea in Embezzlement Case
Former Erie Humane Society director Nicole Leone is scheduled to return to court next month in the embezzelement case involving the animal shelter. Leone, 42, is scheduled for a plea hearing Jan. 16, according to her court docket updated Dec. 24. This would avoid a trial that was previously scheduled for Feb. 2.
Erie shoppers speak on retailers adding fees for returns
Have a gift you need to return after the holidays? Well, that just might cost you. The end of the year is a great time to visit the mall to catch after-holiday sales and spend those gift cards you were given on Christmas. Before you go, you should also consider bringing those items you want […]
