Broadband Expansion to Benefit Over 3,500 Locations in Chautauqua County
More than 3,500 locations in Chautauqua County will benefit from funding through the latest round of New York State ConnectALL Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program awards. According to the Chautauqua County IDA, three Internet service providers (ISPs) -- Spectrum Northeast, Space Exploration Technolo
Victorian Princess Hosts Mother’s Day Cruise
If you were anywhere near the bay today, you probably heard laughter carrying across the water. The Victorian Princess was packed for a Mother’s Day brunch cruise, giving moms a royal treatment out on Presque Isle Bay. Families boarded the paddlewheel boat in downtown Erie, enjoying scenic views on...
County OFAS Honors Volunteers of the Year
The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (OFAS) recently recognized Ellen Coffaro and Shirley Vandenburg as its 2026 Volunteers of the Year, celebrating their decades of dedication, compassion, and service to older adults across the county. Both honorees exemplify the spirit of volunteerism that strengthens comm
Erie Man Charged Following Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Bust
A 25-year-old Erie man is facing drug-related charges after Pennsylvania State Police said investigators found him with a large quantity of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and cash during a narcotics investigation. Marcus Laquincy Poston Jr., of Erie, was listed as the person involved in a Pennsylvania State Police
Frost advisory issued: Protect your outdoor plants
Do you have plants outside? Tonight, you might want to cover or bring them in.
Rural Minds Founder Featured in ‘Roadtrip Nation’ Documentary
A documentary currently airing on PBS features the founder and chairman of a national nonprofit organization based in Chautauqua County. Jeff Winton, who is the head of Rural Minds, appears in the latest two-episode documentary in the "Roadtrip Nation" series, "Where Wellbeing Grows." Winton's interview about his work with rural mental health issues and awareness appears in "Episode 1: Our Shared Healing," which...
Fire Fighter Training
Firefighters Get Extra Practice Ahead of Firefighter Challenge. Ahead of the competition, firefighters from Erie, Millcreek, Union City, and Jamestown took part in a training session focused on the skills and techniques needed for the demanding event on Saturday morning.
Curtze Job Fair
Openings at Curtze Food Services included night warehouse selectors, CDL delivery drivers and other roles.
Erie’s Hidden Gem BBQ Joint In Pennsylvania Is Ready To Be Discovered
Smoke does not need a spotlight to get attention. It drifts, teases, and does its delicious little announcement long before the first plate hits the table. Up in Erie, Pennsylvania, a barbecue joint with under-the-radar energy can feel like the kind of find that makes you want to text someone immediately and say, “You need to try this.” Good barbecue has a...
Erie County restaurant inspections for May 1-8, 2026
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded May 1-8. 2 critical violations Arnone's Deli , 3342 Buffalo Road, Wesleyville Boro. (Slicer, mixing bowl, other surfaces dirty and not sanitized. The person in charge did not know enough about food safety.) Also one noncritical violation...

















