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The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC) will begin testing body cameras for state parole agents in Erie this summer, making the Erie District Office the first pilot location for the new technology. The phased rollout is expected to begin in June 2026. PADOC officials stated the cameras are intended to...

The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual Native Plant Sale at Jamestown Community College. The plant sale will take place from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16 at the Science Center on the JCC Campus. Perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, books, and more will be available for...

MAYVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the legacy of late Undersheriff Richard Telford by naming its newest K-9 after the longtime law enforcement leader. Family members, deputies and community supporters gathered Thursday in Mayville to officially meet “K-9 Rich,” a tribute to the..

Several fire crews from Erie and Crawford County responded to a house fire across the street from General McLane High School on Friday afternoon. Calls came in for that fire around 12:30 on Friday to the three-story home in the 11000 block of Edinboro Road, with towering smoke coming from the home visible for miles. […

VisitErie launched its first ever merchandise line on May 9, “It’s All in Erie: A Collaborative Collection from VisitErie and Erie Apparel.”. The collection is already turning heads and has generated a buzz in Erie with over 140 items already sold in less than a week. Customer favorites...

A house caught fire in Wesleyville early Friday morning, injuring two family pets. The Wesleyville Fire Department and several neighboring departments responded to a fire that was called in at around 8:20 a.m. in the 2800 block of East 30th Street. Two dogs were recovered from the scene once firefighters made entry and

The community remembered the Reverend Charles Kennedy and Mother Mary Beth Kennedy during a street naming on Thursday. That ceremony took place in the 2100 block of German Street. The Kennedys were active members of the Erie community and international missionaries with the goal of spreading God’s love. They also found

Local housing leaders, developers, and elected officials gathered in Erie on May 14 to focus on the future of affordable housing across the city. The discussion took place during the second annual housing breakfast event, which brought together a wide range of organizations, including the Erie Housing Authority, land b

ERIE – MacDonald Illig Attorneys recently announced the addition of Grace Weichler to its team as an associate in the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice group. Prior to joining MacDonald Illig, Weichler gained experience at a general civil practice firm, working across trusts and estates, real estate, landlord-tenant mat

Construction is officially underway on long-anticipated community sports improvements, as Build Better Fields has begun work on one of two fields located near Old French Road and East 41st Street. The project marks a significant step forward in expanding recreational opportunities in the area. Crews are already making