The Last Word: Wii Bowling Remains a Favorite Activity at Senior Center
It was Christmastime 2006. My wife stood in line all night outside a store to purchase a Wii Gaming System. I think one of my kids still has it. I haven't played that thing in years. I'm at a place where the Wii is not collecting dust. I'm at the...
Erie County Council disputes Davis’ tax hike claim. The issue explained
A brief Oct. 30 news conference called by Erie County Executive Brenton Davis has raised questions over whether Erie County Council is proposing a property tax increase in 2026. During the news conference, which lasted less than 90 seconds at the Erie County Courthouse, Davis said council was “looking at an ordinance...
Nonprofits Face Challenges
No compatible source was found for this media. Nonprofit leaders discuss how they have been combatting the government shutdown.
Annual Martial Arts Competition
Students showed off their skills in board breaking, weapons, and sparring as part of the competition.
8 Years and Going Strong, Again
Born of the corruption of City of Albion politicians, eight years ago on this day, the idea of City Watch was put into action. They were painful days, as the Albion City Manager at that time, Sheryl Theriot (Mitchell), was under fire and being forced to resign by four allegedly corrupt council members. Citizens took...
‘The need is overwhelming’ St. Martin Center reports twice as many families seeking food
(WJET/WFXP)– SNAP benefits are set to expire Saturday at midnight, and as the deadline draws closer with no idea of when they’ll be restored, the St. Martin Center said they’ve seen a rapid increase in families seeking food assistance and are asking the community for their help. In just the past week, the St. Martin...
Mercy Anchor Community Center hosts busier than usual food pantry
Friday, another organization was helping people prepare for the loss of SNAP benefits, filling one of their rooms with fresh groceries. Twice a week, the Mercy Center for Women hosts a food pantry at the Mercy Anchor Community Center at 1012 East 28th Street. Community members lined up to receive free vegetables,...
Remembering our Veterans: Jim Carpenter
Tonight's edition of Remembering our Veterans honors U.S. Navy Veteran, Jim Carpenter.
Ripley Man Accused of Driving with BAC of .27%
A Ripley man faces a number of charges after an investigation into a report of a vehicle in a ditch in the Town of Ripley on Friday. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputes were called to the intersection of North East-Sherman Road and South Ripley Road at about 7:45 AM and identified the driver as 58-year-old George...
Erie County Coroner investigating inmate death at SCI Albion
Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP)– An inmate at State Correctional Institute Albion is dead after the prison said he was found unresponsive in his cell Wednesday night. SCI Albion said 25-year-old Andy Ortiz was found unresponsive in his cell and life-saving aid was given by prison staff and later by EMS. He was later declared...
