Presque Isle Snowmobile Club hosts first ever Winterfest
February 15 marked the very first Winterfest for the Presque Isle Snowmobile Club (PISC). PISC held its inaugural Winterfest right on the clubhouse grounds. With a 120-foot-long sled riding hill and access to the cozy clubhouse all day, families said they had a blast. “The kids are definitely having a good time. I...
Black History Month 2026: Remembering Jackie Ratcliff-Brown, first black deputy chief for City of...
History was made in the City of Erie’s Police Department 25 years ago when the city’s first black deputy chief of police was promoted. During Black History Month, our Jade Leah Burns talks about the life and legacy of a woman who always strived for excellence — Jacqueline Ratcliff-Brown. She’s described as an...
Gas Prices Up Slightly Nationally, State and Local Prices Holding Steady
Drivers may notice pump prices ticking up a bit this Presidents' Day as the national average inches upward. According to AAA, that average has increased by nearly three cents per gallon since last Monday and is now $2.93. Meanwhile, the averages at the state and local levels are holding steady. New York is averaging...
Erie police investigating rash of thefts from cars in parts of city
Erie police suspect a roving band of thieves are responsible for a series of vehicle break-ins in areas on the city's south end late Feb. 13 and early Feb. 14. A number of vehicles were entered and a variety of items were taken, but an exact amount was unknown Feb. 16 as officers were still taking reports, Erie...
Update: Northwest Pa. under a dense fog advisory until Monday midday – visibility as...
At 1:28 a.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service released an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 11 a.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Crawford County. The weather service adds to be ready for, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility...
Federal Probation Check Leads to Arrest of Dunkirk Man, Seizure of Narcotics
A Dunkirk man was taken into custody after a federal probation check was conducted at his residence on Friday. Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Dunkirk Police Department assisted with the check at 128 South Jerboa Street at about 8:00 AM. According to the Sheriff's Office,...
Union Township supervisors debate the need for ordinance updates
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Fatherhood and Fellowship Breakfast Draws Crowds
Saturday morning was filled with fellowship and education for the second Saturday of the month. The organizations 100 Black Men and the Omega Psi Phi fraternity held their monthly Fatherhood Fellowship breakfast. They host them every month at the Erie Center for Arts and Technology or ECAT. The monthly event...
CHAMPS! Gannon Wins PSAC Men’s Wrestling Title
ERIE, PA - History! On a night to remember at the Highmark Events Center, the third ranked Golden Knights edged fifth ranked UPJ, 18-12, to claim the outright PSAC Men's Wrestling championship. Gannon trailed early but used a strong of four wins in five matches to build a lead that they wouldn't lose.
Local bridge to close for four months; see where
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. (WHTM) — A bridge on the West Shore will be closed for several months beginning in March. The Beacon Hill Boulevard bridge over the Yellow Breeches Creek will close March 2, according to Fairview Township Police. It will remain closed through June 30. This is to allow for maintenance on the...
