McGarrey’s Oakwood Cafe and Colony Pizza Expand Eastward
Last summer, my sons and I went on an Erie County pizza tour. Guided by my 12-year-old's rubric, we ranked each pie in four categories on a 10-point scale: pepperoni, cheese, sauce, and crust. Folks are pretty passionate about pizza, so I won't start a social media war by sharing our very scientific results, but Colony
Pedestrian Survives Collision with Train in Ripley
A man got struck by a train in Ripley over the weekend, but remarkably, survived the collision. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, along with Ripley Fire and State Police, responded to a report of a train-pedestrian accident at the CSX crossing on South State Street just after 9:00 PM Saturday. The Sheriff's Offic
Fire Departments Nationwide Turn to Fire Hoses Made in Pennsylvania
Firefighters across the country are battling intense flames using fire hoses made in Pennsylvania, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Snap-tite Hose, with factories in Erie and Union City, has been making fire fighting hoses for over half a century. The company’s products are used throughout the nation, including in the P
County School Boards Association Hosts Annual Meeting and Honors Night
The Chautauqua County School Boards Association recently held its annual meeting and Honors Night at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. CCSBA Executive Director Todd Crandall welcomed the honored students, their families and friends, administrators, staff and school board members from each of the Chautauqua County
Warren State Hospital Inmate Arrested in Erie After Alleged Vehicle Theft
MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. – A Warren State Hospital inmate was arrested in Erie County after allegedly stealing a vehicle and driving it to Millcreek Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police. According to a release from PSP-Girard, troopers were alerted at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, that...
Karl Peterson: New York’s Crescent Wrench King
“A self-made man is the description which best fits Karl Peterson, a manufacturer of Jamestown. He has a natural gift for mechanics and is of an inventive turn of mind, quick to grasp the possibilities in any circumstance which may arise, and equally quick to develop the new idea presented to him,” wrote John P. Downs
Between Allentown And Erie Is Pennsylvania’s Remote Forest With Mountain Views, Camping, And Fishing
Pennsylvania's vast expanse of green in the middle presents endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Between Allentown and Erie lies the remote Susquehannock State Forest, two and a half hours away from Scranton. The outdoor destination's mountain views, camping, and fishing provide an ideal weekend getaway for tra
Erie’s Juneteenth Celebration Takes Place at Perry Square Bringing Community Together
Erie came together today for a Juneteenth celebration focused on unity, culture, and to honor the holiday and learn from one another. Community filled Perry Square on Saturday as people came together to honor Juneteenth. The holiday marking June 19th, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas finally...
Erie Father Gives Son Ultimate Father’s Day Gift with Life-Saving Kidney Donation
ERIE, Pennsylvania — With Father's Day just a couple of days away, many families are searching for the perfect token of appreciation for the fathers in their lives. But for one family in Erie, Pennsylvania, the holiday carries a much deeper meaning after a father gave his son the ultimate gift: a second chance at life
Community Day Draws Big Crowds in Wesleyville While Honoring Those Who Serve
A big crowd turned out in Wesleyville as the Community Day Festival filled Memorial Park. Families, food, and live entertainment—along with dozens of vendors—lined the grounds throughout the day, creating a lively atmosphere for attendees. The Shadyside Band kept the energy up all afternoon with live performances for..
