Erie PA

(WJET/WFXP)– As the investigation into the man accused of abusing Mimi, the dog found with zip ties around her legs, Pennsylvania State Police are reminding the public that only one person is suspected of being involved in the act after threats were allegedly made to witnesses. With the discovery of Mimi back on...

As spring approaches, the City of Erie Bureau of Code Enforcement is once again preparing to crack down on excessive garbage throughout the city. The city launched the ticketing program last year, in an effort to reduce trash and blight throughout the city. According to Mayor Daria Devlin, her office...

When Dan Serafin's grandparents founded Serafin's Food Market in July 1926, the business at East 24th and Ash streets was one of many family-owned stores that dotted corners throughout the city of Erie. So many of those markets disappeared. But Serafin's still stands 100 years later. It bills itself as Erie's oldest...

A community conversation comes to Erie focusing on the expansion of fair access to housing and employment for those with and without a criminal record. The Erie County Human Relations Commission (ECHRC) will be hosing the conversation titled, “Advancing Fair Access to Housing and Employment.”. The discussion will...

Round: Atlantic Regional Final (Sweet 16) Location: Highmark Events Center | Erie, Pa. Pace Prosser (Berlin, Pa./Berlin Brothersvalley), Gannon (Atlantic Region MVP) Lucas Morgan (Sydney, Australia/Marist Catholic College North Shore), Gannon. Christian Moore, IUP. Bryson Lucas, Cal (PA) Bobby Gardner, Virginia...

The Union City Borough Council shared updates from Waste Management about improvements to their customer service phone system. Residents can now reach a live agent more easily by saying “agent” during the call, and the system will ask fewer questions to route calls faster. The customer service number is 1-800-866-4460.

The County Council meeting began on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. County Council voted whether or not to pass the ordinance that would terminate the contract between Erie County Prison and ICE to house federal immigrant detainees. Some constituents argued whether or not ending the ICE contract would impact New Americans and move...

The nasty weather made it challenging for tree removal companies to continue to clean up limbs and branches following the high winds over the weekends. It also proved to be a busy day for insurance agents as they handled claims for property damage due to the winds. Mark Majewski, the...

One area that experienced storm damage due to the high winds is Presque Isle State Park. The park had over 60 trees come down that blocked the roadways and the trails, along with some power lines. Past Vista 3, the park is closed so that crews can clean up what remains. Officials remind visitors to […]

The Pennsylvania State Troop in Erie are currently investigating a recent theft that occurred on March 5 in Harborcreek Township. On March 5 the victim had been contacted by an individual by the alleged name “Joshua Robert Simmons.” The victim who is not named at this time, had filed a report of suspicious activity...