Conneaut begins $1.2 million cleanup of historic industrial site
After years of waiting, the city of Conneaut is moving forward with a major cleanup project on a nearly five-acre industrial site that has sat vacant for two decades.
Chautauqua County Reveals Health Inspection Results Last Month
Food safety isn’t just a behind-the-scenes concern; it’s a community affair. Here’s how Chautauqua County eateries fared last month.
Erie Community Foundation hosting regional summit
(WJET/WFXP) – A local foundation is hosting a summit on Wednesday. The Erie Community Foundation (ECF) is holding a Regional Affiliate Summit at Peek’n Peak Resort, located at 405 Olde Road in Clymer, NY. It will take place on Nov. 12 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The ECF’s four regional affiliates are located in […]
True Community Theater: A History of the Erie Playhouse
In 1819, when Erie was still a rugged settlement of less than a thousand, an Irishman named William Hughes opened a hotel at the old Bell House on the corner of French and Sixth streets. He reminisced fondly about his younger years as an actor and soon organized a "dramatic company" for Erie's young men. Before long,...
Food Drive 25th Anniversary: Senior Box Program
The Second Harvest Food Bank works to meet and serve everyone, no matter where they are in life or no matter their age. Their Senior Box Program is designed to help people who may be older and who may not have access to a grocery store or may have a hard time getting around.
Meadville and Edinboro Forecast: Whiteouts Possible as Lake Effect Snow Intensifies
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Meadville, PA – A Lake Effect Snow Warning remains in effect through 1 p.m. Tuesday for Crawford and Southern Erie Counties, where another 4 to 6 inches of snow and gusty winds are expected overnight,...
Waterford Elementary students honor veterans with Field of Flags
Students at Waterford Elementary School honor veterans every year, but this November, they decided to do something different. Fourth and fifth graders have been planning a ‘Field of Flags,’ located on their school playground. Students and staff helped sell flags that included a dedication card, featuring the...
Westfield Man Charged with Harassment and Resisting Arrest Following Early Morning Altercation
WESTFIELD, N.Y. — On November 10, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported altercation in the Town of Westfield. According to the Sheriff’s Office, an investigation determined that 37-year-old Timothy Blakeslee, a Westfield resident,...
Woman rescued from October east Erie house fire dies
(WJET/WFXP)– The woman rescued from a house fire in the City of Erie last month has died after receiving care for several weeks in Pittsburgh, according to Chief Fire Investigator Donald Sauer. That fire happened on October 24 in the 900 block of East 9th Street just after 10 am, with the victim getting trapped […]
Stephen Stanbro ‘honored and humbled’ Bro Man’s earns recognition from national food media
It's not the first time that Stephen Stanbro has basked in the glow of accolades, as a two-time winner of best burger in Erie as part of the Erie's Choice Awards, and other local recognition. But it is the most recent. The one-time food truck-turned-brick-and-mortar sandwich joint, now with two locations in the Erie...
