Erie Tribs Steelhead Report 2/24: The Quest for 300
When I blocked out February 24-25 for steelheading in western PA, I was certain that it was a plan that would never see action. The creeks were an impenetrable wall of water in its solid state. Not happening. Then the thaws came. The ice released its lock on the creeks. And suddenly, by golly, we had optimism. This...
Drug arrest made after search on Lincoln Ave in Dunkirk
Police executed a search warrant at 81 Lincoln Ave, Upper Apartment in Dunkirk, New York, following an investigation into narcotics activity. Officers from the Dunkirk Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, and Jamestown Police Department participated in the operation. Four individuals were found...
Erie Native Teaches Bowling in Dubai
No compatible source was found for this media. Erie native Bob Learn Jr. has recorded his share of gems on the PBA and Senior Tours.
Discovering Black Erie exhibit comes to UPMC Hamot
UPMC Hamot is giving their lobby a new look, welcoming a traveling history exhibit to greet visitors. The hospital is getting their turn at displaying the Discovering Black Erie portable exhibit — a project started by the Burleigh Legacy Alliance. The exhibit highlights the lives and accomplishments of several black...
Shapiro invests over $4 million for business growth in three counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) approved over $4.1 million in three low-interest loans to help support business growth in Bucks, Erie, and Lancaster counties. According to DCED, more than $4 million in new, low-interest loans is being provided through...
Erie VA Medical Center to Begin Infrastructure Upgrades
The Erie VA Medical Center will begin infrastructure upgrades. The projects are a part of the $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending utilized to modernize, repair, and improve department health care facilities through the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program. Erie VA improvement projects...
Jamestown Woman Arrested In Attempted Kidnapping
A Jamestown woman has been arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a child. Ellicott Police say this past Saturday, February 28, 33-year old Angelea Luszcak allegedly approached an 8-year old girl, grabbed her coat, and was attempting to drag her down an alley away from her home when another child witnessed what was...
WARNING DISTURBING IMAGES: Severe Animal Cruelty Case in Erie
According to a recent Facebook post made by the ANNA Shelter they received a call from the Pennsylvania State Police about a dog in need of immediate medical attention. The ANNA Shelter is working directly with Erie Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Cotton who is investigating this case. A Trooper brought...
North East woman pleads guilty to embezzling funds for family business
(WJET/WFXP)– The North East woman accused of stealing money from a local company to support her family business has pleaded guilty. According to online court documents, 44-year-old Krista Stempka pleaded guilty before Judge John Mead at her hearing on March 2, just over a month before her trial was set to begin....
Jamestown Man Who Raped, Killed Jamestown Woman Sentenced To Life In Prison
The Jamestown man who raped and killed a Jamestown woman has been sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison. 37-year old Michael Burham was sentenced Monday morning by Judge David Foley in Chautauqua County Court after he pled guilty to First Degree Murder on January 13, 2026 to the shooting death of Kala Hodgkin...
