Erie VA Medical Center to Conduct Active Threat Training
The Erie VA Medical Center would like to inform the community that there will be a large-scale active threat training exercise on May 2 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the main facility location. This exercise will be utilized to test and improve response in the event of an...
Logistics Plus Helping Sister City in Ukraine Build a Well
Chornomorsk a city in Ukraine and Erie’s sister city are making efforts to drill an artesian well that will service a local hospital. This is critical infrastructure for the region. The relationship between Erie and Chornomorsk provides a connection in community. Several Erie organizations are working together to urge...
America250PA concert tickets: How to reserve seats after site crash
At noon Friday, the America250PA site for reserving tickets for the free Commonwealth Concert Series went live, but an error message prevented people from accessing it. Organizers have now provided a solution. A spokesperson for the organization said in an email to PennLive that concertgoers can still reserve tickets, but...
Job opportunities available at Erie Post Office
Looking for a job? The Erie Post Office is hiring. On Friday morning, the post office hosted a job fair looking to fill both full-time and part-time positions. For those looking to become career employees, there are several opportunities to grow within the company in other departments like human resources, workforce planning and finance. According […]
Jury deliberates verdict for man accused of killing girlfriend in 2018
Right now, an Erie County jury is deliberating the fate of a man accused of killing his girlfriend more than seven years ago. Investigators said 38-year-old Marcus Gibbs killed his then-girlfriend, Selena Wall, in 2018 inside her Hess Avenue apartment. Wall survived for two days after being shot. According to Erie police, before she died, […]
Several Local Fire Departments Participating in RecruitNY Weekend
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is holding its 17th annual RecruitNY event this weekend in an effort to bring in new volunteer firefighters. According to FASNY, RecruitNY opens hundreds of departments statewide for public tours, demonstrations, and information sessions showcasing the rewards of volunteer firefighting. FASNY's goal is to strengthen recruitment by highlighting the essential role volunteer firefighters play...
The Last Word: “Marvelous Mark” Shares His Love of Magic
Mark Dietz’ main job for most of his career was at the Millcreek Township Streets Department. He still found time to do magic shows. He looks back on how he got started.
Millcreek, West Ridge fire departments clash on new procedure approvals
Proposed changes to Millcreek’s fire service have at least one department wanting to push pause. The Millcreek Fire & Emergency Medical Services Commission met on Thursday night, approving new standard operating procedures department-wide. But the West Ridge Fire Department believes any new SOP’s should reflect the real differences between paid firefighters and volunteers. They urged […]
This Off-The-Beaten-Path Diner In Pennsylvania Might Just Be The Coziest Spot In The Entire...
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you find a restaurant that feels like someone’s welcoming kitchen instead of a commercial establishment. Kim’s Waterford Diner in Waterford delivers that cozy, homey vibe that makes you want to settle in for hours and forget about whatever’s waiting for you back in the real world.
Man arrested on drug charges in Pomfret
POMFRET, NY — A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a man after authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on Van Buren Road. Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and the Jamestown Police Department executed the search warrant at 5341 Van Buren Rd.

















