‘Superstore Joe’ announces new location for car dealership
(WJET/WFXP) – A local business owner has recently begun an exciting venture. ‘Superstore’ Joe Askins announced on Thursday that he is now the proud owner of Auto Express Mitsubishi, along with a change in location. Auto Express Mitsubishi will now be located at 9030 Peach Street. Askins is also the owner of Auto...
Body of second missing boater found on Lake Erie
A body recovered from Lake Erie Friday evening has been confirmed to be the second of two men who went missing earlier this month. The body was found by a fisherman three to four miles off the Walnut Creek access in Fairview Township. That’s according to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, who identified the man […]
PAL students train in cybersecurity, analysis at Mercyhurst University
A group of kids got an introduction to the world of cybersecurity and data analysis at a local college this week. On Wednesday, students from the Police Athletic League (PAL) went to Mercyhurst University to check out their center for intelligence, research, analysis, and training. The two-day program had Mercyhurst...
Hardinger Celebrates Expansion with EQPT Services Ribbon Cutting in Erie
A new chapter has begun for one of Erie’s established logistics firms. On Friday, officials with Hardinger Integrated Logistics marked the opening of EQPT Services with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at its new location on West 18th Street. EQPT Services is the latest affiliate under the Hardinger umbrella, joining...
Remembering Veteran Don Elbaum and His Incredible Story
97-year-old Don Elbaum has had some journey. He served his Country during the Korean War. The sport of boxing certainly changed his tour of duty. When he returned home to Erie, Pa., the graduate of Strong Vincent High School made sure he made the most of every day. His terrific...
Dunkirk mayor ‘excited’ to explore nuclear opportunity at NRG
Now that Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority to build a nuclear power plant somewhere in Upstate New York, the City of Dunkirk in Chautauqua County is looking at the potential of re-purposing the NRG plant. More from WBEN:
Residents learn about being black in Erie at ECHRC series
It was a packed house at the Blasco Library Thursday night as the community came together to learn what it’s like to be black in Erie. The Erie County Human Relations Commission kicked off a new series this evening called Race, Place and Belonging: Being Black in Erie. The discussion was moderated by Pastor Ryan […]
Two arrested after Jamestown drug bust allegedly finds over 30 grams of meth
(WJET/WFXP) – Two Jamestown residents were arrested after police claimed they found over 30 grams of meth in their apartment. On Monday, July 14, members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics investigators executed a search warrant at an apartment on McKinley Avenue....
Erie Co. Coroner’s Office identifies body found in Lake Erie
The Erie County Coroner’s Office identified a body pulled from Lake Erie Wednesday morning. Crews from the Lake City Fire Company were called to the scene to retrieve the body after it was discovered by a group of people fishing five miles out from Avonia Beach. First deputy coroner John Maloney confirmed the body as...
Erie School District officially welcomes new superintendent with rooftop party
The Erie School District marked its change of leadership with a rooftop party in downtown Erie Thursday evening. An inaugural celebration was held at the Great Lakes Insurance Building, officially welcoming Dr. Natalyn Gibbs as Erie’s new school superintendent. Dr. Gibbs has already had a busy week, holding learning...
