Bayfront Parkway project making significant headway after 4 months of work
The Bayfront Parkway is undergoing extensive reconstruction by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), with the project expected to be completed by November 2027. The reconstruction will funnel Bayfront Parkway traffic underneath State Street, enhancing overall accessibility while also adding...
Erie police impound vehicle in fatal hit-and-run investigation
Erie police said they’ve impounded a vehicle they suspect of being involved in a fatal December hit-and-run in downtown Erie. Police said they recovered a Dodge Durango in Harborcreek Township, though no arrests have been made and no suspects have been named at this time. That fatal crash happened at West 8th and...
Suicides up, drug deaths down – Erie County Coroner gives 2025 death numbers
The Erie County Coroner’s Office sees hundreds of dead bodies in a year, all of which need a cause of death determination. Last year, coroner Lyell Cook said they recorded nearly 700 deaths, down from around 950 in 2024, and certain trends have stood out. “The most notable change has been the drug deaths, which […]
Health Inspection Results In Chautauqua County Last Month
A few restaurants are riding high after their health inspections, showing just how much they care about food safety — but not everyone made the grade.
Investigators Seize Cocaine in West Ellicott Drug Raid
An investigation into narcotics activity in West Ellicott led to an arrest on Monday. Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police Department executed a search warrant at 44 Glidden Avenue at about 12:30 PM. The Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Matthew Bindics was located...
Voodoo Brewing Company closing after 10 years, final day this weekend
(WJET/WFXP)– Voodoo Brewing Company is saying thank you and farewell, announcing they will be closing their location in downtown Erie after a decade, with their last day set for this weekend. Voodoo Brewing said in a Facebook post on Thursday that they will not be renewing their lease in the Boston Store, saying the...
Driver Evading Police Crashes into Mobile Home and Tree
On Dec. 28, 2025, a Ford Mustang was actively evading a pursuit at 404 Shadybrook Circle, an Imperial Point mobile home park in Girard Township within Erie County. While evading authorities, the operator of the vehicle, Seth Armstrong, drove through the intersection of Honeybrook Circle across Shadybrook circle, and...
U.S. Navy Concert Band to perform at Warner Theatre in February
Erie’s historic theater is gearing up for a patriotic experience next month, as a military band looks to return to Erie. Coming February 20, the United States Navy Concert Band will be performing at the Warner Theatre on State Street. After the government shutdown canceled the U.S. Air Force Band’s performance last...
Erie Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
Wednesday, Orthodox Christians across the region gathered to celebrate Christmas. Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7, following the Julian calendar. The celebration took place with a service held by Father Simon, who said the day is about faith, reflection and community following the Julian Calendar. “The...
Animal Organizations Save Cats from Demolished Home
On Friday Jan. 4 just before 7 a.m. the Erie Animal Network received a message that a vacant home was set to be demolished later in the day. Normally this would raise no concerns, however, many local stray cats had been inside the home seeking shelter from Erie’s harsh weather.
