Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement Program Reopens for Older Homeowners
A program temporarily closed by New York State during the federal government shutdown that helps older homeowners with repairing or replacing heating equipment has now reopened. Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services Director Dana Corwin says the state's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance reopened the...
Fredonia water customers under another Boil Water Order
A boil water order was issued for all Village of Fredonia water customers and properties outside the Village boundaries supplied by their water system.
Mellon Heritage Foundation Building Suffers Flooding Damage
Monday morning, around 6 a.m., Sean Silman, the director of operations for Mellon Heritage Veteran's Outreach and Wellness Campus, received a call from the fire department in North East. The sprinkler system at their main building had gone off. “There was no fire, but we did experience some severe flooding,”...
Wendel Believes North County Has ‘All the Right Things in Play’ for Nuclear Facility
Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel believes the City of Dunkirk and Town of Pomfret are "poised to have a great impact and have all the right things in play" to be successful in their attempt to be chosen to host an advanced nuclear facility. Wendel, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday, spoke...
Erie County’s Christmas Clothing Drive for the Homeless
The Erie County Home Team’s Lived Experience Committee is organizing a community-wide Christmas Clothing Drive to help individuals experiencing homelessness stay warm during the harsh winter months. The event will take place on Friday, Dec. 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Perry Square West by the stage.
Mercy Center for Women gets funds for Sacred Heart project, food aid programs
A local nonprofit organization has just been awarded two grants. The Mercy Center for Women provides services for women in the community who are homeless or need some assistance. The center was awarded a grant of $1.5 million through the Federal Home Loan Association, which they will apply to their Sacred Heart...
Shipping Deadline for Christmas Quickly Approaching
Wednesday is the final day to mail gifts if people want them to arrive on time without paying extra. December 17 is the final day to mail packages to the west coast for standard shipping. The UPS Store on Peach Street has been busy for the past several weeks helping...
County Sheriff’s Office Reminds Snowmobilers That Trails Are Closed Until Jan. 2
With anticipation of the trails opening, the Sheriff’s Office is reminding riders to ensure that their snowmobiles are in full compliance with New York State requirements before operating including both up-to-date registration in NYS and valid insurance. Operators should be sure they are wearing proper safety...
Pony Express Set to Close at End of the Year
After nearly four decades serving the Erie community, Pony Express will be closing at the end of the year. If someone walks into Pony Express, they will find reduced prices signs and empty shelves, two things owner, Dave Grab was never expecting. According to Grab, "We weren't anticipating, having the business close,...
‘Santa’s Helpers’ – Group of retirees build nearly 2,500 handmade toys for children
Hidden behind the humming machines and red bricks of the AJAX/CECO/Erie Press manufacturing plant on West 12th Street sits a holiday workshop that Santa himself would envy. Throughout the year, a group of about 20 retirees called “Santa’s Helpers” practice their woodworking passion by crafting hand-made toys, turning...
