The Last Word: Poor Richard’s is Special Place for Owner & Anglers
I love to hear how family traditions are carried on from generation to generation. I love to learn about a son or daughter taking over the family business and then making that business grow. That's what's happening here in Fairview. I'm visiting Poor Richard's Bait and Tackle Shop on West...
Chautauqua County confirms first measles case in the county in over 30 years
The Chautauqua County Health Department has reported its first lab-confirmed measles case in the county in over 30 years.
E-bikes cause uptick in injuries among children
Representatives at Shriners Children’s Erie have noticed a link between the popularity of e-bikes and the uptick in kids coming in with injuries. The most common injuries seen at Shriners Orthopedic Clinic are upper body fractures and road rash, but pediatric orthopedics warn that injuries can be even worse. E-bikes tr
25 Years Later, Erie Doctor Keeps Memory of 9/11 Fallen Brother Alive
As the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks approaches, Americans are reflecting on the nearly 3,000 lives lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. For retired physician Dr. Frank Foti, a New York City native who built his career in Erie, the...
Pa. Grand Jury Warns of Dangers in Unregulated Smoke Shops
Erie County officials are raising awareness about the dangers associated with unregulated smoke shops following the release of a comprehensive statewide Grand Jury report that outlines significant public health and safety concerns tied to the sale of illegal THC products marketed as legal hemp. In 2025, the Montgomery
State Police Erie Seek Suspect in Kitten Abandonment Case
Pennsylvania State Police at the Erie Station are investigating an animal cruelty incident involving the abandonment of four kittens in North East Township. According to investigators, a white female suspect allegedly abandoned four black kittens near the pond on Hirtzel Road in Erie County. Troopers believe the suspec
Erie Police Request Help Identifying Vehicle Theft Suspect
The Erie Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual connected to a motor vehicle theft investigation. According to police, the individual shown in released images is a suspect in a motor vehicle theft that occurred on August 20, in the 2400 block of Peach Street. Detectives are
Erie Native’s Restaurant Soars at Buffalo Wing Festival
An Erie native helped put both his adopted home and hometown wing culture in the spotlight after his Iceland-based restaurant captured some of the highest honors at the National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, New York. Justin Shouse was born and raised in Erie and his restaurant, Just Wingin It,...
Ambridge Rose Flea Market
Funds raised during the flea market benefited the American Foundation for Suicide Awareness through Team Michael Kane.
Fairview Crosswalk Petition Reaches 1,000 Signatures
A petition seeking a traffic signal at a Fairview crosswalk has reached 1,000 signatures following an Aug. 19 crash that injured two Fairview middle school students, prompting the school district, township and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to pursue a formal safety study. The students were struck by a vehic
