Suicides up, drug deaths down – Erie County Coroner gives 2025 death numbers
The Erie County Coroner’s Office sees hundreds of dead bodies in a year, all of which need a cause of death determination. Last year, coroner Lyell Cook said they recorded nearly 700 deaths, down from around 950 in 2024, and certain trends have stood out. “The most notable change has been the drug deaths, which […]
Health Inspection Results In Chautauqua County Last Month
A few restaurants are riding high after their health inspections, showing just how much they care about food safety — but not everyone made the grade.
Investigators Seize Cocaine in West Ellicott Drug Raid
An investigation into narcotics activity in West Ellicott led to an arrest on Monday. Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police Department executed a search warrant at 44 Glidden Avenue at about 12:30 PM. The Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Matthew Bindics was located...
Voodoo Brewing Company closing after 10 years, final day this weekend
(WJET/WFXP)– Voodoo Brewing Company is saying thank you and farewell, announcing they will be closing their location in downtown Erie after a decade, with their last day set for this weekend. Voodoo Brewing said in a Facebook post on Thursday that they will not be renewing their lease in the Boston Store, saying the...
Driver Evading Police Crashes into Mobile Home and Tree
On Dec. 28, 2025, a Ford Mustang was actively evading a pursuit at 404 Shadybrook Circle, an Imperial Point mobile home park in Girard Township within Erie County. While evading authorities, the operator of the vehicle, Seth Armstrong, drove through the intersection of Honeybrook Circle across Shadybrook circle, and...
U.S. Navy Concert Band to perform at Warner Theatre in February
Erie’s historic theater is gearing up for a patriotic experience next month, as a military band looks to return to Erie. Coming February 20, the United States Navy Concert Band will be performing at the Warner Theatre on State Street. After the government shutdown canceled the U.S. Air Force Band’s performance last...
Erie Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
Wednesday, Orthodox Christians across the region gathered to celebrate Christmas. Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7, following the Julian calendar. The celebration took place with a service held by Father Simon, who said the day is about faith, reflection and community following the Julian Calendar. “The...
Animal Organizations Save Cats from Demolished Home
On Friday Jan. 4 just before 7 a.m. the Erie Animal Network received a message that a vacant home was set to be demolished later in the day. Normally this would raise no concerns, however, many local stray cats had been inside the home seeking shelter from Erie’s harsh weather.
Christ United Methodist Church is this week’s winner of Loving Giving Local
Each week, JET 24/FOX 66/YourErie.com teams up with Superstore Joe and the Auto Express Resale Center to give back to one local nonprofit making a difference in the community. Christ United Methodist Church is this week’s winner of $250, part of Loving Giving Local. Tune in to JET 24 Action News at 5 p.m. to watch […]
PHMC plans to have the Niagara ready for July, announces US’ 250th anniversary plans
(WJET/WFXP)– After several months of renovation and being missing from Erie’s harbor for even longer, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is reaffirming their plans to have the US Brig Niagara back in town for America’s 250th birthday. The PHMC unveiled its plans for Pennsylvania 250: The Keystone of...

















