Chautauqua County Announces Availability of Funding for Youth Development Programs
The Chautauqua County Youth Bureau has announced the availability of funding to support programs that promote positive youth development for young people under the age of 21. The funding provided by The Office for Children and Family Services (OCFS) and administered through the Department of Mental Hygiene and Social S
Walk to Defeat A-L-S Draws Massive Crowd
The Walk to Defeat A-L-S supports research, advocacy and care services for families affected by Lou Gehrig’s Disease in Erie. Step by step, progress is being made. 250 walkers made the 0.3 mile trek around UPMC Park. Stacy Schwalbendorf walked with a heavy heart. She lost her husband Lou...
Local Businesses Unite at Gibson Park for Taste of Summer Festival
The Taste of Summer Festival returned to Gibson Park in North East today, drawing crowds to the annual community event. Families, food lovers, and dozens of small businesses joined in on the celebration, coming together for a day centered on local flavor and community connection. Vendors lined the park, offering...
Two Charged in Burglary of Building in Town of Portland
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has charged two people from the Finger Lakes area after an investigation into a suspicious situation in the Town of Portland early Saturday afternoon. Sheriff's deputies responded to a location on Lake Avenue shortly before 12:30 PM and learned that a door on a building was damage
This Tiny Pennsylvania Diner Has Been Serving Perfection For Decades
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when a diner gets everything right, from the coffee to the home fries to the way the morning light hits the chrome. Lawrence Park Dinor in Erie, Pennsylvania has mastered that magic, and if you haven’t experienced it yet, you’re missing out on one of the state’s most delight
NY Connects Program Receives County E-MDT’s Service Award
The Chautauqua County NY Connects program was honored this week with the Chautauqua County Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team's (E-MDT) 2026 Service Award in recognition of its commitment to serving older adults, caregivers, and vulnerable residents throughout the county. The award was presented during the county's recogn
Erie County restaurant inspections for June 9-17, 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 June 9-17, 2026. 2 critical violations Sonic Drive-In, 5800 Millcreek Mall, Millcreek Township. (Employee did not wash hands before donning single-use glov
Poetry Festival at Cafe 7-10 Returns in Rhyme
Writers, artists, and storytellers of the Flagship City will gather together to celebrate the poetry of Erie with A Poetry Festival at Cafe 7-10. Celebrating the art of words and expression, the festival brings local poetry to the forefront, stanza by stanza, inviting all community members to participate as both audien
Spartansburg Scene: Insurance covers borough WWTP damage
During the June 2 Spartansburg Borough meeting, a question was brought to Council regarding fence placement near property lines, particularly, regarding setback requirements. Councilmen Ben Byler and Nate Blakeslee both indicated they were unaware of any borough ordinances governing setbacks for fence placement. "I kno
CLASS Act Students Recognized at Banquet
Students from Erie, Crawford, and Warren counties will gather on June 18 for the annual Class Act Awards Banquet, honoring young leaders recognized throughout the year for academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.

















