Search underway for missing Lakewood man last seen after traffic stop
LAKEWOOD, N.Y. (WKBW) — Police are searching for a 64-year-old Lakewood man who has been missing since Tuesday, March 3, after being pulled over for a traffic infraction and released with a warning. Daniel Emerson was last seen at the intersection of Fairmount and Lakeview avenues in Lakewood on...
Ligonier Country Market seeks OK to move to Waterford fire department site in Ligonier...
Ligonier Country Market wants to move its popular farmer’s market from its longtime site along Mill Creek in Ligonier Township to a 22-acre parcel adjacent to the Waterford Fire Department of Route 271. It will need township approval to rezone that land so vendors can sell products at the...
Unsold Thrift Items: Benefiting the Community, not Landfills
Every donation that comes through the doors at AMVETS in Erie is sorted before it ever reaches the sales floor. Shoppers may be focused on finding the perfect thrift‑store gem, but employees are also thinking about what happens to the items that don’t sell. “Normally what we do...
Chautauqua County, Jamestown Awarded $500,000 Total To Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
And the City of Jamestown have been awarded a total of $500,000 to help expand housing opportunities. The funding is a Pro-Housing Communities Technical Assistance Grant through the New York State Homes & Community Renewal Pro-Housing Communities Program. In Jamestown, the grant will fund contractual legal services...
Firefighters, PennDOT warn of the dangers of Daylight Saving Time
As we head into Daylight Saving Time, firefighters say this weekend is about more than just changing the clock. With fire calls on the rise, they’re reminding families to check something many of us forget about — our smoke detectors. Daylight Saving Time has once again arrived, and...
Crawford and Erie counties under a tornado watch until Saturday evening
On Saturday at 1:26 p.m. a tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Crawford and Erie counties. Tornado watch vs. Tornado warning: Know the difference. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference between a Tornado watch and a Tornado warning can...
Dog Found Zip-Tied and Abandoned in Northern Pennsylvania
Stories about abandoned animals are unfortunately common, but some cases hit harder than others. In early March, rescuers in northern Pennsylvania encountered a situation that shook even seasoned shelter workers. A dog was discovered with her legs tightly bound with zip ties, abandoned and left in severe distress....
United Arts Appeal Accepting 2026 Grant Applications
The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA) is now accepting applications from artists and organizations in the county for its 2026 Projects Pool Grants Program. Grants of up to $500 are available to quality arts programs and organizations, as well as individual artists. Artistic disciplines can include, but...
Sacred Heart Hosts Spaghetti Dinner
Parishioners could enjoy a community meal while supporting a good cause on Sunday afternoon. Sacred Heart Catholic Church on West 26th Street held their 73rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner. People could enjoy a sit down meal of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, butter, and a dessert. The church also had take out...
Pokémon’s legacy celebrated at Erie Convention
Fans were celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon by meeting at a local convention Saturday. Pokekon took place at the Quality Inn hotel, with a room full of vendors selling all Pokémon-related material, as well as cosplay and trivia. The show manager said that Pokémon is one of...
