Early Dismissal Monday for Several Local Schools Due to Heat and Humidity
Several schools in Chautauqua County will have early dismissal on Monday due to the increased heat and humidity in the weather forecast. They include the following:. Cassadaga Valley Central School will have a half-day for all students district-wide. The Dunkirk City School District will dismiss its elementary...
Air quality alert in place for Northern Erie and Southern Erie Monday
At 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service reported an air quality alert in effect until Monday at 9 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie. "The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Monday, including Erie county. A code ORANGE air quality...
People Drive From All Over Pennsylvania For The Mouth-Watering Brisket At This No-Frills Restaurant
In Erie, Pennsylvania, there’s a brick building with a line outside that forms before they even open their doors. This isn’t the latest iPhone release or concert tickets—it’s for barbecue. Federal Hill Smokehouse has become a pilgrimage site for meat lovers across the Keystone State, and...
Forestville Man Charged After Lengthy Probe into Factory Burglaries
A Forestville man is facing multiple felony charges stemming from a lengthy investigation into multiple burglaries at a factory building in the south county. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and State Police received complaints last October that several thousand dollars of copper materials and other property...
Keeping Kids Safe in the Heat
The heat on Sunday didn't stop children from learning basic soccer skills with a Go Play Day. Sunday's event with the Erie Sports Commission and Dick's Sporting Goods also served as a good reminder about the importance of staying hydrated in hot temperatures. Not only could kids learn important soccer...
The Mane Event at the Erie Zoo
The Erie Zoo saw some evening crowds for "The Mane Event: Centennial Edition". This was a chance for adults to party with the animals to support the Erie Zoo. The Mane Event was an unforgettable celebration, as planners pulled out all the stops for the zoo's 100th anniversary!. Since it...
Erie Insurance Network Outage Continues
It's been two weeks since Erie Insurance first detected unauthorized activity in its company wide systems network and as of Saturday, that system still remains off line. After acknowledging an information security incident, the insurance company reported earlier this week that it has control its systems, has seen no...
Search efforts resume for missing Chautauqua Lake swimmer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An unidentified male swimmer reportedly went missing at Lake Chautauqua on Saturday, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office. A 911 call came in around 4:40 p.m. reporting the missing swimmer near Chautauqua Institution. The Chautauqua County Water Emergency Team, CCSO Marine...
Relay for Life Celebrates 40 Years
Cancer survivors, their families, and loved ones got some extra recognition Saturday at the annual Relay for Life. For forty years, the Relay for Life has raised funds for cancer research and services, and for the past 32 years, Erie has been a part of it. Bobby Cherry, the Volunteer...
Update: Heat advisory issued for Northwest Pa. from Sunday to Tuesday
At 3:47 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid from Sunday noon until Tuesday 8 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Crawford County. "Heat index values up to 104 degrees expected," says the weather service. "Consecutive days of excessive heat...
