Fairview High School Brings “The Addams Family” to the Stage
They’re crazy… they’re kooky… and most of all—spooky. Fairview High School is inviting the community to step into the world of The Addams Family with its spring musical production this weekend. The school will present The Addams Family: School Edition with three performances:. Friday, April...
Boil water advisory lifted for Cranesville Borough
The boil water advisory that was issued in the Borough of Cranesville has since been lifted. The Cranesville Borough Council received notice that some of their customers were experiencing low pressure on April 4. That’s when crews discovered a water main break at their pump house, resulting in a boil water advisory out of precaution […]
Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail in Northern Erie and Southern Erie Monday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 11:47 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until Tuesday at 12:30 a.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie. The storms are expected to bring nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. “At 11:47 p.m., Doppler radar tracked...
Quattrone: Crews Continuing to Search Chautauqua Lake for Missing Lakewood Man
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office continues to conduct daily shoreline searches along Chautauqua Lake for a Lakewood man who has now been missing for more than a month. That's according to Sheriff Jim Quattrone, who gave an update on the search for 64-year-old Daniel Emerson as a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program last Friday. Quattrone says crews have been operating on the...
Hull repairs done on U.S. Brig Niagara as return nears
Repairs on the U.S. Brig Niagara are moving along in preparation for its anticipated homecoming this summer. According to the Erie Maritime Museum, the hull of the ship is now repaired after addressing a final cracked plank on the port side. Also, earlier this month, the Brig Niagara’s two new engines were fired up for […]
Smoother Rides Ahead with Repair Project in Albion
Today PennDOT is working on a $1.8 million resurfacing project that will span over five miles of Route 6N, 18, and Old Albion Road in Erie County. Route 6N (Route 3006) – Route 215 to Route 3007 from Conneaut Township to Elk Creek Township; 2.50 miles. Route 18 –...
Our Tom Atkins helps local scouts earn weather merit badges
A group of scouts had the opportunity to earn merit badges on Saturday, and with the help of our very own meteorologist. Local Sea Scouts, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America, took to the Bayfront Maritime Center to learn all things nautical, all while working to earn merit badges ranging from fishing, motor […]
Gas Prices Continue Climbing as Crude Oil Remains High
The average price for a gallon of a gas moved only slightly at the national level since last week, but state and local averages saw a more noticeable jump. According to AAA, Monday's national average at the pump was $4.13 per gallon, which is a fraction of a cent higher compared to last Monday. In New York, the statewide average is also $4.13, but...
Waterford Female‑Led Farm Gives 4‑H Student More Than a Lamb
Inside a Waterford barn, a single lamb is carrying a powerful legacy of mentorship, generosity and women-led agriculture. The lamb was donated this year by the Kubeja family as the official Erie County 4-H Scholarship Lamb, an annual opportunity designed to give back to students in the program. All proceeds raised from showing and later selling the animal will go directly into...
Pedestrian Injured in Late-Night Crash on Brigham Road in Town of Dunkirk
(WNY News Now) – A pedestrian was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a vehicle crash Saturday night in the Town of Dunkirk. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies responded to Brigham Road in the Town of Dunkirk at approximately 10:01 p.m. on April 11, 2026, for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.
