Harborcreek Man Impersonates FBI Agent to Scam Victim
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...
Erie community celebrates Ramadan with special iftar dinner
On Sunday evening, the Muslim community celebrated the first iftar event in Erie. Iftar is the meal that breaks the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan. To celebrate, the Muslim community in Erie held a dinner gathering with a variety of Afghan dishes at the Afghan Community Center. Elected officials even...
IUP Returns to Sweet 16 for Seventh Time in 16 Years
IUP (24-7 | PSAC SEMIFINALIST) vs Gannon (30-3 | PSAC RUNNER-UP) Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. Radio: U92.5 FM with Jack Benedict and Tony Coccagna. IUP remains at Erie to face the one-seeded Gannon Golden Knights in the Atlantic Regional Championship. Tipoff is set for 7:00 P.M. inside of the Highmark Events...
Erieites flock to Irish establishments to enjoy classic St. Patrick’s Day meal
Every year, local Irish-themed restaurants see surges of business during Saint Patrick’s Day. Locals head down to restaurants like McGarrey’s Oakwood Cafe to get signature Reuben sandwiches, which many enjoy on the holiday. Shane McGarrey, owner of McGarrey’s Oakwood Cafe, said that after many years, they’ve come to...
PennDOT Lifts Reduced Speeds on Interstate 86 and 90
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has lifted the temporary speed limit restrictions on Interstates 86 and 90 in Erie County. PennDOT is temporarily instating a reduced speed limit on Interstate 86 and 90 due to continued winter weather conditions. Motorists are encouraged to avoid unnecessary...
Missing Lakewood man’s truck found in Chautauqua Lake
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKBW) — Two weeks after Daniel Scott Emerson disappeared from Lakewood, authorities say they have found his truck in Chautauqua Lake. Family members reported the 64-year-old Lakewood man missing earlier this month. Lakewood Busti Police learned a state trooper pulled Emerson over in his red...
Millcreek Township nursing home cited after patient fall, injuries
A Millcreek Township long-term care facility was cited twice by the Pennsylvania Department of Health after a patient suffered a broken hip, a torn wrist ligament and went into shock when a nursing assistant improperly tried to lift them out of bed. The resident was hospitalized for 10 days. Greenfield Healthcare and...
Fairview Greenhouse Damaged by High Winds
As the owner of the Westside Market on Powell and No Dirt Farms, Amanda Hines is dedicated to growing high-quality produce. "We're a hydroponic farm," said Hines. "We supply to a lot of local places, including Mercyhurst College, Gordon's, and New York Lunch, and of course the Westside Market as well."
Former Fairview Twp. tax collector sentenced for embezzlement
SCRANTON — Former Fairview Township tax collector Karen McGinnis was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for embezzling more than $
Mother shot in front of children, Westfield man charged
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man from Westfield is facing multiple charges after he allegedly shot a woman in the chest in front of her children, according to the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s office. Police responded to 911 calls made by the victim and her children on the evening of March 7. There, they found […]
