Scary Creature Feature nature walk returns to Asbury Woods
They were getting an early start to the weekend at the Asbury Woods Nature Center on Thursday evening. It was the first night for their Scary Creature Feature nature walk made to entertain youngsters from the ages of three to eight years old. Organizers say it’s a great way to get kids out on the […]
The Y’s Family Fit Fun Day taking place at Camp Sherwin
One organization is hosting a day of fun and education. The YMCA of Greater Erie is holding its Family Fit Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 11. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Y’s Camp Sherwin location at 8600 West Lake Road in Lake City. With Halloween coming up, […]
Erie County announces Crosswinds Recovery House
Erie County is opening a new recovery house on the city’s west side. It’s called the Crosswinds Recovery House, which will provide a safe living environment to support long-term recovery. The house is an eight-person, male, substance use treatment facility. The Erie County Office of Drug and Alcohol Abuse is...
Documentary ‘American Creed’ To Be Shown At Jackson Center For Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Monday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the New Neighbors Coalition, and the Robert H. Jackson Center will co-host a screening of the PBS documentary American Creed at the Jackson Center. The film brings together diverse voices—veterans, artists, educators, community organizers, and...
Erie Zoo welcomes baby monkey
The Erie Zoo is celebrating the birth of an adorable monkey.
ANNA Shelter announces that emaciated dog found at Frontier Park has died
(WJET/WFXP) – A local animal shelter announced that one dog has crossed over the rainbow bridge. On Friday, October 10, the ANNA Shelter announced on their Facebook page that Autumn, an emaciated dog found at Frontier Park, had unfortunately passed away. “Her body had been through too much and despite all of the...
Eerie Stories, Legends, and Lore
Are you interested in bloody battles, haunted mansions, and ghosts galore? Then you're in luck, because Tour Erie has brought back their wildly popular Eerie Stories, Legends, and Lore walking tour for a second year. Taking place downtown, the tour is 90 minutes of spine-tingling stories of Erie's past –...
‘Critically low’ water levels in the Ripley Reservoir lead to a Mandatory Water Conservation...
RIPLEY, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Mandatory Water Conservation Order has been issued for all customers in the Ripley Water District due to critically low water levels in the Ripley Reservoir. The Chautauqua County Health Department said effective immediately, all Ripley Water District customers — both residential and...
Mayville Man Charged with Harassment Following Late-Night Altercation
MAYVILLE, N.Y. — On October 9, 2025, at approximately 10:42 p.m., deputies with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the Village of Mayville for a reported altercation. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with 40-year-old Brian J. Little of Mayville. Following an on-scene...
The Perch Dinner At This Charming Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In...
Some meals are worth putting miles on your odometer. The Great Lakes Yellow Perch dinner at Smugglers’ Wharf in Erie, Pennsylvania is exactly that kind of transcendent experience—one that justifies a road trip from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, or anywhere in between. While Pennsylvania boasts countless culinary...
