North East man sentenced for neglecting three children in 2025 incident
(WJET/WFXP)– The North East man charged alongside his then girlfriend in a child neglect case uncovered after one of the children got out of the house and wandered the borough naked has received his sentence. According to Assistant Erie County District Attorney Shane Kaliszewski, Samuel Bartlebaugh, 23, was sentenced on Monday to 11.5 to 23 […]
Gannon Recognizes Accomplished Writers During Writing Awards
On April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Waldron Campus Center’s Yehl Ballroom at Gannon University, several students from three academic colleges will be recognized for their accomplishments in research writing, journalism and poetry during the 49th Annual Writing Awards. Winners of Gannon’s national high school poetry contest will also be recognized.
Local high school students compete for safest teen driver
High school students with the best driving skills from the Erie area competed for a chance to win a thousand dollars For the 18th year, PennDOT partnered with the Northwest Chapter of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association and several community safety partners to host the teen driver safety competition. The competition consisted of written exams, […]
Frewsburg Man Arrested in Kiantone on Petit Larceny Charge, Held as Fugitive from Maine
(WNY News Now) – KIANTONE, N.Y. — A 39-year-old Frewsburg man was arrested in Kiantone on April 9, 2026, following a larceny investigation conducted by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, according to authorities. Deputies identified the suspect as Garrett R. Culver, 39, of Frewsburg, New York, after...
Man accused of killing girlfriend in 2018 faces trial
*Correction: We originally stated that the name of the woman was Selena Hall. It has since been changed to reflect her correct last name, which is Wall. A man convicted of murder in Texas and accused of killing his girlfriend in Erie more than seven years ago is now facing an Erie County judge for […]
Investigation Continues into Deaths of Three Children in Fire
Erie police detectives are continuing to investigate the deaths of three small children in an Erie house fire at 535 and a half East 26th Street. Witnesses and investigators say the children’s mom 22-year old Danozjna Williams, was apparently not at home when the fire broke out. She was...
City of Erie celebrates 175th anniversary of Incorporation Day
The City of Erie celebrated a very special day on Tuesday. April 14, 1851, is the day Erie was officially incorporated, which means it’s the city’s 175th birthday. Incorporation Day marks the mayor’s 100th day in office, and she said the energy and momentum are shaping our future. City officials said this is a great […]
SCI Albion welcomes job seekers for career fair
The State Correctional Institution in Albion is looking to fill several positions, and on Tuesday, job seekers had a chance to learn more in person. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) hosted the event, highlighting openings for corrections officer trainees and other jobs at the facility. Officials said the goal of the fair was to […]
Hours Extended for Mental Health Association’s Dunkirk Facility
The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County has extended its hours at its North County Recovery Center in Dunkirk. MHA says its facility at Grace Lutheran Church is now open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Grant Manager Michelle Colaiacovo can provide Narcan training for individuals on a walk-in basis every Thursday and can accommodate large groups with...
Ligonier Township supervisors failed to approve request; Country Market to look at other options
Ligonier Township officials Tuesday failed to approve Waterford Volunteer Fire Department’s request to have its 26-acre property rezoned from an agricultural to a commercial designation so it could expand its fire hall and also host the popular Ligonier Country Market. The rejection came by default — it never made...
