Bemus Point Man Charged with DWI After Vehicle Found in Snowbank
A man from Bemus Point has been charged with driving under the influence over the holiday. In the early morning hours of New Year's Day, officers with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a vehicle that was reportedly stuck in a snowbank on Bowman Avenue in the Town of Chautauqua. The deputies...
Millcreek Business Heavily Damaged by Fire Plans to Rebuild
After 24 years of business, Johnson Gearing & Fleet Supply owner Joseph Johnson has been dealt a devastating blow. "Our part of the building is devastated," said Johnson. "It doesn't look like anything is left." Last Saturday, a massive fire broke out inside of Redus Autor Repair, right next to...
10 Hole-In-The-Wall Breakfast Houses In Pennsylvania Worth Discovering
You came to Pennsylvania hungry for character, and these humble breakfast houses deliver it with heart. Each stop on this list serves a warm welcome, a sense of place, and a morning rhythm that locals treasure. I tracked down reliable favorites, verified addresses, and gathered up-to-date details so you can...
PennDOT Lifts Speed Reduction on Interstates in Erie
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has lifted the temporary speed limit reduction on Interstate 90 in Erie County. However, motorists are still urged to avoid unnecessary travel as winter weather continues to impact road conditions. Drivers who must travel will encounter reduced speed limits of...
Lake Shore, Fairview VFD merge after years of planning
On the first of the year, the Lake Shore and Fairview volunteer fire departments officially joined forces, becoming one department. After several years of planning and coordinating, the two have formed a new department called the Fairview Lake Shore Fire Department. Both fire stations will keep their location and...
Erie Art Museum Refuses to Return ‘Abandoned’ Painting to Daughter of Late Local Artist
The Erie Art Museum has responded to a lawsuit filed on Nov. 7, 2025, by the daughter of a local artist, requesting the return of a watercolor painted by her late father. The artist, George C. Demiel, submitted the painting to be included in an annual juried show in 1966 at the museum, which was then known as the Art...
Measurable snowfall possible in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A winter weather advisory and a lake effect snow warning remained in effect Friday afternoon and evening for parts of northwestern Pennsylvania, with additional snowfall expected to impact travel, according to the National Weather Service. In Crawford County, including the cities of Meadville and...
Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon Returns Feb. 28
The community event is being planned by the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County and will be held at the Chautauqua Health & Fitness inside the Turner Community Center in Chautauqua. Participants will be able to shake off the winter blues and get moving with three indoor events under one...
Preliminary hearing delayed for PA Parole agent accused in Woodard case
The preliminary hearing for Kevin Seelinger, a parole agent who was charged with killing Marchello Woodard last July, has been postponed. According to the Erie Times News, Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz requested the delay. The hearing is now scheduled to take place on January 21, after it had...
Local Families Find Extra Reason to Celebrate New Year
Little Amaya Becerra was born at 5:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day to proud parents, Rachel Burnett and Edgar Becerra. She was born weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. Baby Hayden Clark was also born on the holiday at 5:46 p.m. to proud parents Lauren and Brian Clark of Edinboro.
