Tips to keep your pets calm, safe during Fourth of July fireworks
As we enter the holiday weekend, those Fourth of July fireworks can be harmful to your pets. One animal shelter director said the loud noises can be frightening for dogs, especially, triggering a “fight or flight” response. She said oftentimes the loud booms can cause dogs to run away and get lost, and the shelter […]
Local and State Police Cracking Down on Impaired, Reckless Driving Through July 4th Weekend
A statewide crackdown on impaired and reckless driving for the July 4th holiday period is underway. State Police and local law enforcement agencies are out on area roadways conducting sobriety checkpoints during what is considered the busiest travel weekend of the summer. Dunkirk Police Chief Chris Witkowski says his...
Boat Rental Owners Urge Safety Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Whether you're soaking up the sun on a Presque Isle beach or heading out on Lake Erie, safety on the water is top of mind—especially as the Fourth of July weekend approaches. We spoke with Rob Orelski , owner of Port Erie Sports, and his daughter Morgan Orelski about...
Wild Wednesdays return to Erie Zoo
Wednesdays just got wild at the Erie Zoo! Wednesday kicks off wild Wednesdays, meaning every Wednesday in July, the Erie Zoo will extend their hours til 8 p.m. This also includes members getting a different freebie every week, along with a punch card. This week’s freebie was a slice of cake to celebrate the zoo’s […]
Celebrating 250 Years of the United States in Pennsylvania
Cassandra Coleman is the executive director of a commission called America250PA. She explained that it's a group of individuals from all around Pennsylvania, who are looking to unite Pennsylvanians and showcase all of the history the Commonwealth has to offer ahead of America's 250th birthday. Coleman said the...
Chautauqua Co. man dead after motorcycle crash Wednesday evening
(WJET/WFXP)– A Chautauqua County man is dead after an airborne motorcycle crash Wednesday evening. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, calls went out for that crash around 6:22 Wednesday evening in the area of Routes 62 and 60 in the Town of Kiantone. Police said the driver was heading west on Route...
Coast Guard Provides Update on Distress Call off Lake Erie Near Walnut Creek
The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a distress situation on Lake Erie after receiving a call about two individuals in the water approximately five nautical miles north of Walnut Creek. Coast Guard Sector Eastern Great Lakes received the call on Channel 16, the international maritime channel used for emergencies,...
Before Gettysburg, Strong Vincent and his brigade earned Civil War acclaim in Virginia
(A version of this article was first published by the Erie Times-News in 2013 on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.) Brig. Gen. Strong Vincent's military legacy is forever tied to the command of his 3rd Brigade's valiant defense of Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg, which was fought July...
List of July 4th Celebrations in Chautauqua County
With Independence Day approaching, there are several locations in Chautauqua County that will hold celebrations marking the United States' 249th birthday. They include:. Friday: fireworks show at 10:00 PM from barges in Bemus Bay; display will be visible from the Village Park, Lakeside Drive, and all around the...
Water rescue call prompts large search effort on Lake Erie
Calls for a water rescue on Lake Erie launched an extensive search effort Wednesday night. We haven’t been given all the details at this point, but we do know that emergency crews were looking for two people on the lake for several hours this evening. Calls went out a little before 4 p.m. Wednesday regarding […]
