Ohio contractor charged with defrauding Erie Co. homeowners
(WJET/WFXP)– An Ohio man is facing criminal charges from the Pennsylvania Attorney General, who accused him of using the deposits for contract jobs on Erie County homes to fund his divorce, pay off credit cards and other personal expenses. AG Dave Sunday’s office announced theft by deception, deceptive business...
Gas prices rise again in Erie, across western PA
(WJET/WFXP)– The average price of a gallon of gas across western Pennsylvania has gone up again, according to AAA, reporting the average price has gone up $.50 in just a week as crude oil prices continue to rise as well. The average price for a gallon of gas in western Pennsylvania has risen to roughly […]
York County police department seeks to revive K9 officer program after 23 years
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Fairview Township Police Department is looking to revive its K9 officer program after a 23-year hiatus. The York County police department's last K9 officer was Chiko, who served with his handler, Officer Robert Swank, from 1994 to 2002. In a statement Monday, the police...
Search underway for missing Lakewood man last seen after traffic stop
LAKEWOOD, N.Y. (WKBW) — Police are searching for a 64-year-old Lakewood man who has been missing since Tuesday, March 3, after being pulled over for a traffic infraction and released with a warning. Daniel Emerson was last seen at the intersection of Fairmount and Lakeview avenues in Lakewood on...
Ligonier Country Market seeks OK to move to Waterford fire department site in Ligonier...
Ligonier Country Market wants to move its popular farmer’s market from its longtime site along Mill Creek in Ligonier Township to a 22-acre parcel adjacent to the Waterford Fire Department of Route 271. It will need township approval to rezone that land so vendors can sell products at the...
Unsold Thrift Items: Benefiting the Community, not Landfills
Every donation that comes through the doors at AMVETS in Erie is sorted before it ever reaches the sales floor. Shoppers may be focused on finding the perfect thrift‑store gem, but employees are also thinking about what happens to the items that don’t sell. “Normally what we do...
Chautauqua County, Jamestown Awarded $500,000 Total To Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
And the City of Jamestown have been awarded a total of $500,000 to help expand housing opportunities. The funding is a Pro-Housing Communities Technical Assistance Grant through the New York State Homes & Community Renewal Pro-Housing Communities Program. In Jamestown, the grant will fund contractual legal services...
Firefighters, PennDOT warn of the dangers of Daylight Saving Time
As we head into Daylight Saving Time, firefighters say this weekend is about more than just changing the clock. With fire calls on the rise, they’re reminding families to check something many of us forget about — our smoke detectors. Daylight Saving Time has once again arrived, and...
Crawford and Erie counties under a tornado watch until Saturday evening
On Saturday at 1:26 p.m. a tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Crawford and Erie counties. Tornado watch vs. Tornado warning: Know the difference. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference between a Tornado watch and a Tornado warning can...
Dog Found Zip-Tied and Abandoned in Northern Pennsylvania
Stories about abandoned animals are unfortunately common, but some cases hit harder than others. In early March, rescuers in northern Pennsylvania encountered a situation that shook even seasoned shelter workers. A dog was discovered with her legs tightly bound with zip ties, abandoned and left in severe distress....
