Councilman goes over county executive’s budget proposal with public
The Erie County Council finance chair gave the public a rundown on the county executive’s budget proposal on Friday. Councilman Rock Copeland invited the community to discuss the county executive’s budget proposal at the Jefferson Educational Society on State Street. Dozens of people listened as Copeland explained...
Governor Shapiro to Make Economic Development Announcement in Erie
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, along with other officials, will be in Erie Friday. They will visit the bayfront to “make an announcement on the Shapiro administration’s investments in Erie,” the governor’s office said. The following officials will join Shapiro:. Secretary Mike Carroll, PA Department of...
Ripley Declares State of Emergency Over Low Reservoir Water Levels
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. The town of Ripley in Chautauqua County has declared a state of emergency because of low reservoir water levels. Fire trucks and tankers from nearby areas have been delivering water continuously to help residents.
Jamestown, NY – Drug Bust: Meth, Fentanyl, Cash and Gun Seized in Raid
Jamestown, NY – Three people were arrested this week following a narcotics raid at a residence in Jamestown, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say members of the Sheriff’s Narcotics Investigation Team, along with the Jamestown and Dunkirk Police Departments, executed a search warrant at...
Shapiro administration touts investments in Erie
(The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to Erie on Friday to announce a $9.5 million investment from the state to complete the city’s Bayfront market house project. The funding will come from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and is part of a wider effort to invigorate the state’s...
Giant pumpkin takes center stage at Erie fire station
A huge pumpkin sits outside a fire station here in Erie. Each year, one of the firefighters grows and harvests huge pumpkins and brings them to the station. A local artist spent nearly eight hours carving and painting the pumpkin. Firefighters actually said that this is not the largest pumpkin in the history of their...
Be a Tourist: Events around town October 17-19
Kellar’s Magic & Comedy Club presents Lisa Ann the Glam Ham Erie favorite Lisa Chimenti, aka Lisa Ann the Glam Ham, is a rising star in the stand-up comedy scene, known for her bold style, quick wit, and unapologetically glam stage presence. A finalist in Columbus’ Funniest at the iconic Funny Bone, Lisa Ann has […]
Thousands of Pumpkins, One Honor System — A Beloved Fall Tradition Lives On
Just off Hersey Road and Crestview Drive sits a charming antique store that’s been part of the community for more than 50 years — but this time of year, it’s not what’s inside that draws a crowd.
Annual Festival of Trees Plans
Christine Bowen shares this year's plans for the festival of trees, including "festival after dark"
The Erie Community Foundation Shifts Focus Amid Shutdown
The foundation is providing support to local non-profits that have lost federal funding because of the government shutdown.

















