Rural Minds Founder Featured in ‘Roadtrip Nation’ Documentary
A documentary currently airing on PBS features the founder and chairman of a national nonprofit organization based in Chautauqua County. Jeff Winton, who is the head of Rural Minds, appears in the latest two-episode documentary in the "Roadtrip Nation" series, "Where Wellbeing Grows." Winton's interview about his work with rural mental health issues and awareness appears in "Episode 1: Our Shared Healing," which...
Fire Fighter Training
Firefighters Get Extra Practice Ahead of Firefighter Challenge. Ahead of the competition, firefighters from Erie, Millcreek, Union City, and Jamestown took part in a training session focused on the skills and techniques needed for the demanding event on Saturday morning.
Curtze Job Fair
Openings at Curtze Food Services included night warehouse selectors, CDL delivery drivers and other roles.
Erie’s Hidden Gem BBQ Joint In Pennsylvania Is Ready To Be Discovered
Smoke does not need a spotlight to get attention. It drifts, teases, and does its delicious little announcement long before the first plate hits the table. Up in Erie, Pennsylvania, a barbecue joint with under-the-radar energy can feel like the kind of find that makes you want to text someone immediately and say, “You need to try this.” Good barbecue has a...
Erie County restaurant inspections for May 1-8, 2026
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded May 1-8. 2 critical violations Arnone's Deli , 3342 Buffalo Road, Wesleyville Boro. (Slicer, mixing bowl, other surfaces dirty and not sanitized. The person in charge did not know enough about food safety.) Also one noncritical violation...
Students Explore Aviation Careers at Venango Regional Airport
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Nearly 300 students from across the region gathered at the Venango Regional Airport on Friday for Career Day, getting a firsthand look at high-flying careers in everything from mechanics to drone operation. The students spent the day rotating through hands-on demonstrations. The lineup of professionals...
County Highlights Dental Health Needs, Community Solutions
Community leaders, health care professionals, educators, and students gathered recently in Lakewood to address pressing dental health challenges and explore solutions. "Building for Our Future: Strengthening the Dental Health System" was held at the Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Community Training Center and drew approximately 30 attendees representing a wide range of sectors. The event aimed to increase awareness of the county's dental health...
Erie Water Works Hosts Inaugural Water Festival During Drinking Water Week
Drinking Water Week wrapped up on Saturday with a community event focused on the importance of clean and safe drinking water. Erie Water Works hosted its first-ever Drinking Water Festival and facility tours at one of its treatment plants on Sommerheim Drive in Millcreek. Visitors had the chance to learn...
Staff and Volunteers at Breviller Village Host Donation Drive
Community members had the chance to donate unwanted household items during a donation drive held on Saturday at Brevillier Village. Volunteers spent the day collecting a wide range of items, including bedding, household goods, electronics and cookware. Organizers encouraged residents who were cleaning out their homes to donate items to...
Firefighters Get Extra Practice Ahead of Firefighter Challenge
The Firefighter Challenge is returning to Erie this fall, bringing firefighters from around the world together to test their endurance and stamina. Ahead of the competition, firefighters from Erie, Millcreek, Union City, and Jamestown took part in a training session focused on the skills and techniques needed for the demanding event on Saturday morning.

















