Chautauqua Co. United Arts Appeal
The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA) is now accepting applications from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its 2026 Projects Pool Grants Program. Deadline is April 14, 2026. Grants of up to $500 are available to quality arts programs and organizations as well as individual artists. Artistic...
Update: Expect dense fog in Northwest Pa. until 3 a.m. Friday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Friday at 1:26 a.m. for dense fog until 3:30 a.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Crawford County. "Areas of dense fog will impact near the immediate lakeshore of Lake Erie through early this morning. Visibilities...
Ohio–Pennsylvania Weather Alert: Dense Fog Cuts Visibility to 1/4 Mile Near Erie, Meadville Until...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Youngstown, OH – Drivers across the Ohio–Pennsylvania border region face sharply reduced visibility Friday morning as dense fog blankets highways and neighborhoods ahead of the early commute. According to...
Chautauqua County History Expo To Mark 250th Anniversary Of The USA
The event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 2 at the Town of Chautauqua Community Municipal Building (Old Mayville High School), located at 2 Academy Street in Mayville. Chautauqua County Historian’s Office said that following a successful inaugural year, the 2026 History Expo will be larger,...
PA distillery unveils sunflower spirit at Hagen History Center
A summertime attraction in Girard goes from seed to still for a tasting of a locally sourced spirit. The Hagen History Center set the table for the unveiling of the “Sonshine” spirit made from the sunflower field grown in Girard last summer. The drink, created by the Wild’s...
📅 Girard School Board Special Meeting on March 9
The Girard School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. in the Girard High School Auditorium (1203 Lake Street, Girard, PA 16417). The meeting will cover district goals, including creating a social media policy for school directors, keeping the district’s...
Erie County Sheriff’s Office to Host Firearm License Night in Corry
Residents in southern Erie County can apply for a license to carry a firearm at a satellite event on March 31, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post. It is hosting the event at VFW Post 264 in Corry. The event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and is open to new applicants and renewals.
EMTA Rolls Out Digital Fare System Upgrades, Fare Capping
Erie Metropolitan Transportation Authority is upgrading the digital fare system on its buses starting Monday, April 13, according to a news release. Riders using the Token Transit app will now scan QR codes or use “tap to pay” with credit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The QR codes will refresh every 10 seconds to...
Hope Grows as Mimi the Dog Shows Progress in Her Recovery
A dog named Mimi, found zip‑tied and abandoned in Erie, is on the road to recovery. Mimi, who suffered severe injuries, shared an update through her rescuers, saying she’s feeling better but still has a long way to go. She’s receiving critical care, including pain management and slow refeeding, and may not need...
A stop sign was thrust into the side of a house on Erie’s east...
A car driving off road at night resulted in a stop sign becoming airborne and sticking into the side of a house. On March 3 just before midnight, the Erie Bureau of Police reported that a 2012 Hyundai sedan went off the road on the corner of East 23rd and Holland streets. The car struck a stop sign and fire hydrant...
