Local breweries combat dry January
Local beer sales have dipped this January as breweries in the Erie area grapple with the effects of the Dry January self-care challenge. Owners are reporting a slow start to the year, prompting them to implement new strategies to attract customers. January is traditionally a challenging month for breweries, but...
Presque Isle to host job fair as they look for summer lifeguards
(WJET/WFXP) – Winter may be in full swing, but Presque Isle State Park is already planning ahead for the summer. Presque Isle State Park will be hosting their Lake Erie lifeguard job fair on Sunday, January 11, at the Tom Ridge Environment Center, located at 301 Peninsula Drive. Two informational sessions will be...
Centennial Hall’s Winter Country Fest
Saddle up and break out your denim and cowboy hats because Centennial Hall is getting a little bit country with a cavalcade of local country-inspired artists taking the stage for the Winter Country Fest. The event is being hosted by Erie's latest country sensation Ray & the County Kind, featuring Ryan Ray (on lead...
Your Money: New year insurance resolutions
With the new year upon us, many people are kicking it off with resolutions. But do your resolutions include some insurance-based resolutions? Bob Lafaro from the Lafaro Insurance Agency joined us in the studio with some suggestions to kick off the new year.
PHOTOS: State police investigating theft from Erie RV dealership
(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania State Police are asking the public for their help in solving a theft from a local RV center over the summer. Troopers from PSP Erie said the theft happened at Boyer RV Center in the 8400 block of Peach Street on August 16, around 11:58 p.m., with the alleged thieves making off with […]
Outdoor shows slated soon in Harrisburg, Clearfield, Pittsburgh, Erie
The winter months are an ideal time to plan new adventures and upgrade your equipment for camping, hunting, fishing and hiking. Fortunately, across Pennsylvania, some of the largest outdoor shows in the country will soon be happening. Here’s a look at some of the larger shows getting underway. Pittsburgh RV Show The...
Thrifting in the New Year
The start of the year sees a surge in customers at local thrift stores like Amvets Thrift Store, as individuals look for budget-friendly alternatives.
2026 Begins with Slightly Lower Gas Prices Nationally, Small Increase Locally
The new year has begun with slightly lower prices at the pump at the national and state levels. According to AAA, Monday's national average is $2.81 per gallon, which is down just over a cent from a week ago. New York State saw its average drop by two cents to $3.03. Meanwhile, the average in Chautauqua County...
Influenza Cases Surge at UPMC Across All Age Groups
According to Doctor Donald Yealy, Chief Medical Officer at UPMC, there have been an uprise of respiratory virus cases at the UPMC facilities throughout the last few weeks. The viruses include influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. It has been found that a majority of these cases have been influenza. The cases...
Christina Vogel, newly elected Erie County officials sworn in
City hall was a popular destination on Monday morning; the Erie County Court of Common Pleas also swore in judicial and county elected officials. Christina Vogel was officially sworn in as county executive, along with members of Erie County Council. Eight honorable judges were also in attendance to welcome in the new...
