Millcreek Mall adding new Japanese steakhouse, retailer
Two new additions are coming to the Millcreek Mall and will be available by late spring. Trendy Chinese retailer, Miniso, is located near Boscov’s and will open its doors by late May. Miniso is known for its affordable stationery, jewelry and collectables. Meanwhile, in another part of the mall, where Osaki Japanese...
Small Campfire Believed to be the Cause of Garage Fire
A fire was called in at 9:05 this morning next to Okey’s automotive. The fire is not affiliated with Okey's automotive, but a garage right next-door to it. Chief Fire Marshall, Donald Sauer, shared that they believe the fire likely started when "vagrants entered through an open garage door and built a small campfire...
NY weather update: Be prepared for fog and black ice in part of New...
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 2:49 a.m. on Wednesday for fog and black ice until 9 a.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Navigating fog: Safety tips by...
‘They just shot up’: Gas prices creeping back up in Chautauqua County amid U.S.-Iran...
DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Gas prices in Chautauqua County are on the rise again after residents had begun to see some relief at the pump. This winter, Chautauqua County residents were finally seeing some relief after gas prices had been stuck at $3.39 a gallon for unleaded for months — 20 to 30 cents higher than in many...
This 167-acre New York hamlet has talked to the dead since 1879
Lily Dale sits on Cassadaga Lake in Chautauqua County, about an hour southwest of Buffalo. Only 275 people live here year-round, but roughly 22,000 visitors show up every year to walk through old-growth forest, sit in on mediumship services, and wander Victorian streets painted in pinks, purples, and blues. The...
Northwestern Pennsylvania Weather Alert: Snow Risk Rises in Erie for St. Patrick’s Day as...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Erie, Pennsylvania – Colder air funneling south from the Upper Midwest ahead of St. Patrick’s Day could turn part of northwestern Pennsylvania’s active weather pattern into accumulating snow between March...
Flock cameras installed at Millcreek Mall now up and running
Those Flock cameras we told you were being installed at the Millcreek Mall are up and running. Flock cameras utilize artificial intelligence to detect and identify license plates. Mall representatives told us that the cameras have been installed at the Peach Street and Interchange entrances to the facility. Officials...
‘We make art’ Local craftsman keeps ancient ‘flintknapping’ tradition alive
Bob Briggs has been flintknapping for years, but his hobby dates back to the early days of humanity. Flintknapping is an ancient skill where craftsmen turn stones into sharp arrowheads, and thanks to people like Briggs, the art is still alive today. “I started out in archery quite a bit, and I just went from […]
UPMC Hamot installs new weapon detection system
Erie’s largest hospital upped its security, launching some new technology this week at the main entrance. UPMC Hamot recently installed the Evolv Weapons Detection System in its front lobby. The security technology is a high-flow traffic metal detection system that uses radio wave frequencies to detect weapons that...
Charities for Children to Host Adult Bowling Tournament
Charities for Children Inc. will have their 38th annual Adult Bowling Tournament at Eastway Lanes. The tournament will raise money for several children’s charities in Erie that have been selected by each bowler. During two shifts there will be 200 bowlers present. The first shift will begin at 10:30...
