Erie’s Christmas Weather Is Changing: Warmer Overall, But Bigger Snow “Spikes” When It Hits
If it feels like Erie’s Christmas weather has become harder to predict, the numbers back that up. Using local data from two 10-year windows—2000–2009 and 2015–2024—a clear pattern emerges: temperatures are warmer overall, and Christmas Day snow is less frequent, but the years that do produce snow can deliver much...
Southern Erie and Crawford County under a winter storm watch Friday
On Wednesday at 12:24 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch valid for Friday between 1 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Southern Erie and Crawford County. "Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and three tenths of an inch...
Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors announced today that a Jamestown woman pled guilty to her role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy that operated in Chautauqua County over several years. 31-year-old Susan Walker specifically pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 40 grams or more...
Erie City Mission Staff and Volunteers Serve Meal to Community Members
Hundreds of people in the community got to enjoy a Christmas meal early thanks to volunteers and staff at the Erie City Mission. Last year, staff decided to serve a Christmas meal, very similar to their Thanksgiving meal. They received such a positive response that they decided to host it again where the turnout was...
Millcreek Township Statement on Government Transition Process for 2028
Millcreek Township Statement on Government Transition Process for 2028. In November 2025, Millcreek Township voters approved a change in the Township’s form of government to take effect in 2028. With the conclusion of the Government Study Commission and its formal disbandment on November 5, 2025, the responsibility...
Mercy Center for Women looks to turn old Sacred Heart School to supportive housing
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct how long the former Sacred Heart School building has been vacant. The former Sacred Heart School on West 26th Street has sat vacant for years, but soon the old building will have people walking through its halls once again. In July, the Mercy Center for Women […]
State Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects in Conneautville Laundromat Burglary
CONNEAUTVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a burglary that occurred earlier this month at a laundromat in Conneautville, Crawford County. According to state police, the incident occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. on December 19,...
The Best Pies In New York Are Hiding Inside This Small Town Restaurant
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures aren’t found in the bustling streets of Manhattan but tucked away in the quiet corners of New York State. Meeder’s in Ripley is exactly that kind of delicious secret. The journey to pie paradise requires venturing to the westernmost edge of New...
Friday Rush at UPS Stores
Workers at the UPS Store on Peach Street in Erie are busy preparing for the day after Christmas.
Charges filed in GM School District teacher fund theft
(WJET/WFXP)– The General McLane School District announced that one person has been charged for allegedly stealing money from a fund created by teachers in the district to support each other. This comes after a lengthy investigation. GM School District Superintendent Dr. Matt Lane announced on Tuesday that a...
