Erie County Appoints Director of the Department of Public Safety
John Durlin has been appointed as the Director of the Department of Public Safety for Erie County. Previously Durlin had been interim Director for the department and as a 911 Coordinator for Erie County. “When I stepped into this role, I was genuinely and pleasantly surprised by the positive changes...
Corry woman’s toddler homicide conviction overturned
A Pennsylvania court has overturned a first-degree murder charge against a Corry woman found guilty of starving her two-year-old son to death. In June, 26-year-old Kayle Mealy was sentenced to life in prison for intentionally neglecting and starving her son to death. Mealy appealed that sentence, and on Tuesday, a PA...
Do we actually need another grocery store in Erie? Dare to dream
Yes, I'm familiar with grocery store envy. My family and friends who live in the Cleveland area have their choice of any and all we have in the Erie area, as well as others, such as Trader Joe's, Lucky's, Meijer, Costco, another big one called Mustard Seed Market, and more. And that's not even counting the West Side...
Welfare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Dunkirk Woman
A Dunkirk woman is facing charges following an investigation into welfare fraud. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 43-year-old Kristina Beaujean was arrested Wednesday and charged with 4th-degree grand larceny, two counts of 1st-degree offering a false instrument for filing, 4th-degree welfare fraud, and...
Franco’s Cafe opens new, larger location on State Street in Erie
Franco's Cafe, formerly of the Renaissance Centre on State St., had its soft opening Feb. 3 at 416 State St. "I love it," said Larry Franco Sr., who said his son, Larry Franco Jr. will run the place. Franco Sr. has managed the business for 15 years. It took more than a year to build out the new spot, which has 1,850...
Chautauqua Officials Launch Warm and Well Initiative for Older Adults
Mayville, NY — Chautauqua County officials are launching a new effort to help seniors stay safe and comfortable at home this winter. The program, called “Warm and Well at Home”, is now available through the Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services. The campaign focuses on preventative home...
Movies and TV shows casting in Erie
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Wildcats Hold Off Knights for Region 3 Road Win
RUSSELL, Pa. – Makayla Presser-Palmer’s 5-point run in the final minute of the third quarter gave the Wildcats the lead for good as Northwestern picked up a 56-49 Region 3 win at Eisenhower. Rewatch the game:. With the game tied at 35-35 and a minute to play in...
Public comment period on PennDOT’s plans for 28 bridges ending soon
(WJET/WFXP)– PennDOT has a big plan in the works to repair and fortify 28 bridges across the five counties that make up northwest Pennsylvania and time is running out to offer your thoughts on it. PennDOT said they plan on repairing and fortifying those bridges against any effects from flooding over the course of the...
Erie police seek help on cold missing person case on Nation Missing Persons Day
National Missing Persons Day is observed each year on February 3 to raise awareness for missing persons cases in the U.S. This day serves as a reminder of those who have gone missing and encourages the community to give tips that can help solve their cases. Here in Erie, there are 10 missing persons cases […]
