Erie Humane Society hosts first bowling tournament fundraiser
Bowling fans got to strike up a friendly competition to give back to one nonprofit. Rolling for Rescues got underway at GreenGarden Lanes, where bowlers of all levels participated in a fun tournament to give back to the Erie Humane Society. The sporting event also had chances to win prizes, basket raffles and tip...
Erie City Mission Prepares for Winter
The cold weather will be here soon and many local homeless shelters are preparing for what could be a busy winter, this comes as their funds hang in limbo with no state budget passed and the federal government still shutdown. Work has already begun to get homeless and warming shelters...
Crash in Findley Lake Leads to Arrest of Pennsylvania Man
An investigation into a one-vehicle crash that caused significant property damage in Findley Lake early Saturday led to the arrest of an Oil City, Pennsylvania man. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene on Main Street shortly after 3:45 AM, with the driver fleeing the scene on foot. 23-year-old...
Local entrepreneur launches Empanissah, blending American and Latin flavors
A local entrepreneur cut the ribbon on her new business, bringing a little bit of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to Erie. A new restaurant, called Empanissah, opened Sunday afternoon in downtown Erie. The menu includes a fusion of home-style American dishes and Latin cuisine, with empanadas as the specialty....
PIAA First Round Playoff Scheduled Announced
After eight District 10 titles were handed out over the last two weeks, ten teams have advanced to the first round of the PIAA playoffs. The opening round is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4. The top of the bracket will host the first round of the playoffs. All further games will be held at neutral sites.
Sheriff’s Office CARES Program Holds First Strategy Table
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office CARES program recently held its first quarterly Strategy Table. It's an extension of the Situation Table, which is a weekly meeting of law enforcement, public safety, public health, health systems, and other community-based providers to address situations of individuals that are...
Blue Couch Bright Spot of The Day: Halloween Costumes
Community members around Erie shared their Halloween costumes.
The Music of Billy Joel
There’s still one more chance to enjoy the Music of Billy Joel with the Erie Philharmonic on Sunday.
Investigators Say Propane Heater Sparked Early Morning House Fire in Town of Arkwright
A propane heater was the apparent cause of an early morning blaze that destroyed a house in the Town of Arkwright on Sunday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says Forestville Fire and several mutual aid departments were called to 8996 Park Road at about 5:45 AM. After the flames were extinguished, the county's...
Erie County restaurant inspections for Oct. 23-30, 2025
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded Oct. 22-30. 2 critical violations Circle K , 3327 Pine Ave. (fruit flies found around tea machine and baked goods; soda and tea nozzles not cleaned,...

















