River otter spotting at Presque Isle prompts slow down reminder from park
(WJET/WFXP) — Park officials at Presque Isle State Park are reminding parkgoers to watch out for some rarely-seen furry animals that have been photographed running across a park road. Park officials shared a couple of photos of North American river otters scampering across the road and reminded drivers to watch their...
With SNAP benefits expected to expire, Erie County residents are ‘extremely worried’
Victoria Ogak said she didn't know much about the federal government shutdown as she waited Oct. 29 outside the Bethany Outreach Center in downtown Erie. But the 37-year-old woman, who was waiting for a food distribution, knows that the $390 her family receives each month through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
Chautauqua County Working To Keep SNAP Benefit Cases Up To Date Despite Gov’t Shutdown
Chautauqua County is working to keep benefit cases up to date as a federal government shutdown threatens to result in SNAP benefits not being issued to those in need on November 1. According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), SNAP benefits cannot be issued...
Ripley Man Charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child
(WNY News Now) – RIPLEY, N.Y. — A Ripley man has been charged following an investigation into a report of child endangerment, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. On October 20, 2025, investigators with the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division looked into a complaint involving potential harm...
Millcreek Fire Department swears in new firefighters, first ever captains
Millcreek Township celebrated National First Responder Day by swearing in seven new firefighters and promoting its first-ever three captains on Tuesday night. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for the Millcreek Fire Department, which was formed at the end of 2022. The newly sworn-in firefighters and...
Millcreek Twp looking at next steps for Zem Zem Shrine Club
Millcreek Township is moving into their next steps for the Zem Zem Shrine Club. The township purchased the property for $3.6 million and closed on it last week. The shrine club will still be in full operation, honoring all of their contracts for 2026. Millcreek Supervisor Dan Ouellet said they will also be looking at...
Erie man sentenced for 2023 murder of man found decomposing
(WJET/WFXP)– The Erie man convicted of killing Jaquan Burrows in July 2023 and leaving his body to be found more than a week later will spend at least the next two decades in prison. According to Assistant District Attorney Hillary Hoffman, 22-year-old Tyjahmon Crosby was sentenced to 20-40 years in prison on...
Golf 365 getting ready to open at Millcreek Mall
A new business is coming to the Millcreek Mall, turning a warm-weather sport into a year-round opportunity. Owners Gary McCollough and Ryan Nuhfer are opening up Golf 365 next to Firebirds at the Millcreek Mall. The new golf store offers four simulators, golf leagues, lessons and a pro shop for both novice and...
Wild Stuff: Boas and tarantulas
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Local Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours
With Halloween coming up on Friday, trick-or-treat hours have been set for numerous communities across Chautauqua County. Here's a list:
