Union Township approves 2026 budget with steady tax rate
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Lake Effect Snow Warning Continues, Over a Foot of Accumulation Reported in Some Areas
Lake effect snow will continue to fall across the area through Sunday night, with the greatest accumulation expected across the higher terrain. That's where the bulk of the snow fell on Saturday, according to meteorologist Liz Jurkowski with the National Weather Service in Buffalo. She says some areas picked up more...
Graduation Day for Entrepreneurs from Erie’s Black Wall Street
It was an exciting day for students of Erie's Black Wall Street Ventures Cohort as thirteen of them graduated. The graduation ceremony for the entrepreneurs took place at the Erie Center for Arts and Technology on Saturday. The group spent months learning about what it takes to start a business...
Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon Returns in February
After a brief pause last year during renovations, the annual Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon will return to Chautauqua County this winter. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County invites the community to shake off the winter blues during the event that's scheduled for Saturday, February 28th at...
Getting Tatted for a Good Cause
Getting tatted for a good cause, that was the goal for the annual Tats for Cats and Dogs fundraiser. All afternoon, people could get a pre-designed tattoo from Wayward Tattoo on Peach Street for $60. All the money raised went to the A.N.N.A. Shelter. Organizers said they always see a...
Silver Creek-Forestville Unified Team Raises Over $13,000 in Polar Plunge
The Silver Creek-Forestville Unified Sports team combined to be one of the top fundraising teams in the annual Special Olympics Buffalo Polar Plunge. A total of 64 people from both schools participated in last week's event at Woodlawn Beach and raised $13,100. It was the most of any fundraising team from Chautauqua...
Wreaths Across America Ceremonies Around the Region
Erie, like many other cities, across the country participated in the annual Wreaths Across America on Saturday afternoon. The Soldiers and Sailors home held their annual service and ceremony at noon. Volunteers laid wreaths as the tombstones of fallen soldiers. The ceremony also honored current veterans and teach...
Ice Rescue Incident Urges Safety Protocol Reminder
LCFC crews were dispatched this morning to assist McKean Hose Company on a water rescue after reports of a person falling through the ice while attempting to save their dog. Initially, McKean Hose was called for a dog that had gone through the ice. The dog managed to escape safely, but during the rescue attempt, an...
Christmas Arrives at the Gem City Flea Market
If people were looking for some unique gifts, there was still time to get holiday shopping done at the Gem City Flea Market. The monthly shopping experience happened at the East Erie Moose Club on Iroquois Avenue. People could browse from 50 different vendors and purchase hand made items. Some...
Snow returns to Buffalo metro Monday with Winter Weather Advisory posted
While a Lake Effect Snow Warning remains in effect for Southern Erie, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties through Monday morning, a Winter Weather Advisory has now been posted for the metro Buffalo area.
