Erie PA

WQLN has announced that its Sounds Around Town event will be moved indoors because of poor air quality conditions in the Erie area. Organizers said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution to protect attendees, performers and staff as air quality concerns continue across the region. While...

Air quality levels across northwestern Pennsylvania remain unhealthy because of smoke drifting south from Canadian wildfires. At Splash Lagoon, officials said they’ve seen about three times the normal number of visitors as families look for a safe place to spend the day indoors. “We noticed it right away, so right when

Many events in the area have been cancelled or postponed due to unhealthy air quality. Several businesses have also been closed for Friday, July 17. Below is a list of current closures, cancellations and postponed or relocated events. Cancellations and closures: Postponements: Relocations: Have a cancellation you don’t

Erie News Now has learned that at least two people became sick after consuming a drink sold by a vendor at this week's 8 Great Tuesdays event. A new food truck vendor from New York state was selling a beverage containing cannabis during the summertime event along Erie’s bayfront.

Erie city officials held a press conference to update the public on their investigation into an arrest that has garnered a lot of attention. That arrest involved an EPD cruiser veering off the street onto a sidewalk, striking Kevin Sparks on a bicycle, who had warrants out for his arrest. Video showing the collision, a

Organizers of Waterford Heritage Days have announced schedule changes due to the threat of storms and concerns about air quality this weekend. According to a notice posted by organizers, the annual parade and car show have both been moved to Sunday. The Heritage Days Parade is now scheduled for 1...

It was a show of support on Shades Beach Thursday night from those hoping to get answers for the family of a missing boater. This gathering brought out dozens of people, who came out to find out how they can help search for Cory Zearfoss. The 48-year-old Zearfoss was last heard from the night of […]

A man from Erie, Pennsylvania who went fishing on Lake Erie has been missing for more than week, and friends are asking for people in New York and Pennsylvania to watch the water lines along the lake in an effort to find him. Corey Zearfoss was last seen on Wednesday, July 8th shortly before 9:00 PM, approximately 1.5

The campaign began Thursday, July 2, 2026, and continued through Sunday, July 5, 2026. The Chautauqua County police agencies that participated in the state-wide High Visibility Engagement Campaign during Fourth of July resulted in a total of two Driving While Intoxicated arrests, one other arrest, 103 vehicle stops, an

CHQ Chamber ’s 3rd on Third event will take place tonight in downtown Jamestown. The event highlights the variety of arts, culture, and talent found throughout Jamestown and Chautauqua County. Visitors can stroll the street, enjoy live music, discover local makers, and experience everything that makes Jamestown unique.