Two New Pups Join the Prison Dog Program at SCI Albion
Two pups, Simba and Suki, are giving inmates a new purpose through SCI Albion’s unique prison dog training program. The ANNA Shelter made the announcement on social media Monday. Over eight weeks, inmates will train the dogs under guidance from ANNA staff member Lex. Each dog is paired with...
Speed limits back on interstates as PennDOT preps for winter
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has lifted speed limit and right-lane-only commercial vehicle restrictions on most interstates in the Northwest region, except for a section of Interstate 79. Restrictions remain in place on Interstate 79 from Exit 141 in Crawford County to the ending point in...
Falcone’s Kitchen opens in Summit, offering Italian flavors
Two-and-a-half years ago, a group of Erie residents wanted to bring fresh, classic American Italian to the area. This group has found a new home and is welcoming the community to stop by. Falcone’s Kitchen has opened in the Copperleaf Plaza in Summit Township, with a successful first week full of reservations. The...
Fit for Royalty: Erie County Man Wins Epic Lottery Prize
For one Erie County man, a lucky lottery ticket unlocked a Game of Thrones fantasy, complete with castles, feasts, and a million-dollar prize. Rob Reno won a once-in-a-lifetime trip through the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Game of Thrones™ promotion. The adventure took him and his wife, Molly, to Napa Valley,...
12 News Analyst Steven O’Donnell on the person of interest being released
Steven O'Donnell joined 12 News This Morning to discuss the latest developments in the Brown University shooting.
PennWest Holds Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremonies Across Three Campuses
CALIFORNIA, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania Western University celebrated the achievements of its fall 2025 graduating class during coordinated commencement ceremonies held Saturday at its Clarion, California and Edinboro campuses. According to PennWest, nearly 900 students from its in-person and online programs were...
Local library kicks off Blizzard of Books winter challenge
(WJET/WFXP) – A local library is running a winter reading challenge for the next month. The Erie County Public Library is hosting the Blizzard of Books, which runs from now through Saturday, Jan. 17. Participants must complete six activities, such as reading a book at the library, reading for 20 minutes or borrowing...
Barber Institute holiday dance event builds connection for all
Laughter, music and holiday cheer filled the Bayfront Convention Center on Sunday as the Barber National Institute hosted its annual Christmas dance for adults with intellectual disabilities. “I’m having a ball tonight,” said one attendee. The event had more than 280 adults with disabilities and their families get...
Second Harvest’s Produce Express canceled due to weather
A local nonprofit’s event has been cancelled due to the weather. The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania’s Produce Express has been cancelled. The event was supposed to take place today, Monday, Dec. 15 at the Zem Zem Shrine Club. For more information on the Second Harvest Food Bank and its programs,...
Wendel Says Some Municipalities, School Districts Have Shown Interest in Government Reduction Funding
There have been about a half-dozen municipalities, along with some school districts, in Chautauqua County thus far expressing interest in the county's updated Government Reduction Initiative that's set to launch in early 2026. That from County Executive P.J. Wendel, who says about half of the county's town...
