North East Fire Department’s Cherry Festival returns
One of the area’s most anticipated summer events makes its return to North East starting Wednesday. The North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival is entering its 79th year of family fun, good food and tradition. Most importantly, the festival supports North East’s volunteer firefighters at Fuller and Crescent Hose Companies
JET’s own Briaunna Malone, Craig Flint take on ReGEN Cold Plunge Challenge
For many of us, the hot summer weather lately has been challenging. Well, the JET morning crew took on a challenge of their own to see if they could keep their cool… literally.
New McDowell High School Leadership Team Approved by Board
The Millcreek Township School District School Board approved the new leadership team for McDowell High School during a special school board meeting on Wednesday. McDowell High School will be led by one principal, one associate principal, and four assistant principals. The completed leadership team includes:. Principal:
Erie Community Rallies to Find Missing Fisherman Corey
The search for Corey Zearfoss is far from over, as family, friends, and community members rally in hopes of bringing the missing Erie fisherman home. Zearfoss was last heard from around 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, after launching his boat from the East Avenue Boat Launch. More than 60 hours of searching covered 2,700 squ
Man shot multiple times while riding electric bike, in critical condition
A 58-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times while riding an electric bike. This incident happened just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, around West 29th and Poplar streets. When officers responded to the call, they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to the arm and leg, as well as the
Massive Fire Breaks Out in Cranesville on Tuesday Afternoon
Firefighters responded to a house fire on Crane Street after reports of flames came in around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. Crews worked for several hours to bring the fire under control before successfully containing it. It rekindled again on early Wednesday morning. According to officials, the homeowners were inside...
Newborn Baby Found
Officers found a newborn infant in a patch of bushes. Chief Lorah said the baby appeared to be only a couple of hours old.
City of Erie provides update on video of officer striking suspect with car, fists
(WJET/WFXP)– The City of Erie said Wednesday they’re close to finishing their investigation into a video of a police officer striking a suspect with their cruiser then punching him while handcuffed. The city announced on their social media they’re in the final stages of reviewing the evidence available to them and expe
Keeping Kids Cool
At Kamp 4 Kids, counselors and volunteers are making heat safety a top priority by making sure campers stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, and cool off throughout the day.
Chautauqua County Looking To Consolidate Jamestown Locations
Chautauqua County is looking move county services from three separate buildings downtown into former Lynn Building on the corner of East Third Street and Prendergast Avenue. The Legislature’s Public Facilities Committee heard a presentation from Developer Jeff Wereski and Roosa Corporation’s Joe Roosa on potentially le

















