North East School Employee on Leave After Social Media Post
A North East School District employee has been placed on leave after a social media post. The district sent the following statement to Erie News Now:. The North East School District is committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for every student. We want to emphasize that the views recently...
Quattrone Eyeing Addition of Animal Control Officer in 2026 County Budget
There doesn't appear to be a whole lot on his wish list for 2026, but Chautauqua County's top law enforcement official says he would like the county's spending plan for next year to contain funding for an animal control officer. Sheriff Jim Quattrone, who was a call-in guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday,...
Former caregiver sentenced after raping elderly residents at Ohio retirement community
JEFFERSON, Ohio (WKRC) — A former caregiver was sentenced to prison for raping elderly residents at a retirement community in Ohio. According to a statement issued by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 36-year-old Wayde Shankle of Ashtabula, Ohio, a former caregiver at a Conneaut retirement community has been sentenced...
Man pleads guilty to murdering two women, years after their remains were found
Richard Fox has pleaded guilty to killing two women, Cassandra Watson and Marquita Mull. The remains of the two women were found nearly four years ago in the Town of Portland.
Your Money: Financial tips for first-time college students
Sending your children to college is an exciting milestone. For many families, it’s also the first time their children will be managing their own money. Jim Lyons from Edward Jones was in the JET24 studio with tips to help your college student learn financial responsibility.
Local Country Fair Expands Diesel Offering
A local Country Fair has expanded its offering of diesel fuel. Three new diesel islands have been equipped with high-flow diesel pumps. They are designed to meet the needs of today's customers, the company said. “This expansion underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to serving the community with modern,...
Classic car owners put on a show for Springhill seniors
Local seniors are treated to classic cars and classic tunes right outside their homes on Thursday afternoon. A car show included about 40 vehicles on display from the parking lot to the lawn at Springhill Senior Living on Edinboro Road. This is the fourth year Springhill has held this event for residents, inviting...
Mercy Center for Women cuts ribbon on new transitional housing
A welcoming housing facility opened its doors to the public on Thursday. As part of its ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Mercy Center for Women held an open house to show off the new Brandy’s Corner transitional housing units. The new units are located at the former holy rosary rectory. They’re named in honor of Brandy...
Erie Women’s Fund Continues Empowerment Mission
The Erie Women's Fund is continuing its mission of empowering women in the Erie community. The organization held an educational session Thursday on implicit bias. These biases are a product of our brain's tendency to make rapid decisions that are shaped by experiences, media and cultural influences. During the...
Contruction begins for Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden
Grieving a pet can be just as hard as grieving a loved one, but one local project is giving people an outlet to memorialize their pets. The Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden is a new project allowing pet owners to buy a memorialized brick to remember their lost pets. Once complete, the bricks will be placed […]
