Update: Frost advisory in place for Southern Erie and Crawford County for Thursday –...
On Wednesday at 10:11 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated frost advisory valid for Thursday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Southern Erie and Crawford County. The weather service says to prepare for, "Temperatures as low as 36 degrees will result in frost formation." "Frost could kill...
Power outages across Harbocreek, part of City of Erie Tuesday night
(WJET/WFXP)– More than 2,000 people were without power Tuesday night as outages were reported across Harborcreek Township and in one pocket of the City of Erie. According to First Energy’s outage map, 2,417 power outages were reported as of 11:17 pm, with power not expected to be restored for a few hours. Of those...
Explosion at Chautauqua Co. McDonald’s leaves two injured
(WJET/WFXP)– Two people were taken to the hospital Sunday night, one of whom was transported by helicopter, after an explosion and fire were reported at a Chautauqua County McDonald’s. Calls went out around 10:20 Sunday night for that explosion at the McDonald’s in the 500 block of East Main Street in Fredonia, NY,...
Erie County Council passes resolution addressing Marchello Woodard’s death
Erie County Council voted 5-2 to pass a resolution addressing the death of Marchello Woodard, committing to pursue funding for body cameras for county law enforcement. The resolution, passed on Tuesday night, formally recognizes the tragic circumstances surrounding Woodard’s death and sends condolences to his family....
Victim ID’d after I-83 crash that killed driver, injured passengers
A Harrisburg man died last week after his vehicle struck a concrete barrier on a sharp curve of an Interstate 83 exit ramp and caught fire, authorities said. Marco Ambrocio Gonzalez, 33, crashed around 7:40 a.m. Sept. 28 at the southbound exit 40A to Limekiln Road, Fairview Township, according to Pennsylvania State...
Teacher vetting under scrutiny as Ian Roberts’ record unravels
A Pennsylvania school district is examining its legal options as parts of former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts' professional background remain unverified, challenged or disproven. Why it matters: The issues at Millcreek Township School District — where Roberts served as superintendent for about three years...
One-Car Crash on I-86 Injures Two
Two people were transported to a local hospital following a one-vehicle crash on I-86 in the Town of North Harmony early Tuesday afternoon. First responders from Sherman and Ashville, along with Chautauqua County EMS, responded to a report of a vehicle that came to rest in the median after striking several trees in...
City of Erie asking public what they want to see in local parks
The City of Erie has a bright vision for the future: parks that better serve our community. This month, the city is giving locals the opportunity to vocalize what they want to see in our parks. Erie Outside released a survey focused on what locals currently like about Erie’s parks and what changes they hope […]
‘Let off easy’ – Erie Coke sentenced to $700,000 fine in violation of Clean...
The Erie Coke Corporation has a long history of environmental violations in the East Erie community, and on Tuesday, the now-defunct business was given their punishment. A federal judge ruled that the corporation must pay $700,000 for a multi-year conspiracy to violate the U.S. Clean Air Act, a decision some...
The Old-Fashioned Restaurant In Pennsylvania Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Wings
There’s something about the words “Underdog BBQ” that immediately makes you root for the place, isn’t there?. Nestled in Erie, Pennsylvania, this barbecue joint has become something of a local legend, with its signature wings earning a reputation that spreads far beyond the shores of Lake Erie.
