Erie shoppers turn to other options as Halloween prices increase

The cost of clothing has increased 3.4% over the past year, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As expenses rise, local shoppers are turning to second-hand stores and do-it-yourself options to celebrate Halloween on a budget. Local retailers report a rising trend in thrift shopping across...

City of Erie Opens Flagship Fund Grant Applications

The City of Erie is once again investing in local entrepreneurs through its Flagship Fund microgrant program, offering financial support to small businesses looking to expand, innovate, and strengthen their operations. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 funding cycle, with eligible businesses able to apply for grants ranging...

Goodwill confirms it will close its store for good next month – ‘not an easy decision’

GOODWILL has confirmed it will close one of its US stores in just over a month. The news comes as Goodwill continues to grow nationwide and replaces rival retailers. But Goodwill has also announced store closures this year, including one in Greenville, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania store will close on November...

Local Goodwill location to close next month

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries announced Wednesday that it will be closing its location in Greenville, Pennsylvania, toward the end of next month.

Longtime workers with no criminal record caught up in Butler County's ICE deal, construction companies say

The construction industry says ICE is arresting longtime workers, disrupting home building in Butler County.

First at 4: Flagship Market Grand Opening

Penn Northwest Development looks to add housing to Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY - Penn Northwest Development Corporation has been on a mission to expand the workforce. Their first step was launching their Make My Move program which incentivizes remote workers around the country to move into Mercer County. With thousands of applicants they quickly realized, they just don't have the room.

Local business looks to community to help with expansion

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Trumbull County sweets business is looking to expand. Rachel Yanucci started selling mini-pancakes and other sweets out of her house two years ago. Now, Bite-Sized Bliss offers coffee, lattes and mini pancake sweets, and she’s looking to open a shop right by the Book Nook located at Courthouse Square in Warren.

LinVan Lanes Owners Say Bowling Alley Will Not Be Rebuilt After Fire

TITUSVILLE, Pa. — The owners of LinVan Lanes say the longtime Titusville bowling alley will not be rebuilt following the fire that destroyed the business earlier this year, according to a post on Facebook Oct. 13. Scott and Kim Baker announced the decision in a message thanking bowlers, friends,...

Auction site set up for Schwebel Baking

A federal court has approved the auction and liquidation sale of Schwebel Baking.

Soulful Restoration Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Warren

WARREN, Pa. – Soulful Restoration celebrated its grand opening Friday, Oct. 16, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bringing a variety of wellness and relaxation services to downtown Warren. Owner Sandy Lander said the facility offers energy enhancement therapy, emotion code, Reiki, life coaching, and chi therapy, focusing on stress management...

Owner of Bite-Sized Bliss in Trumbull County turns to community for support

Warren’s Rachael Yannucci, owner of the family-run mini pancake and beverage business Bite-Sized Bliss, is planning to open a 600-square-foot café inside The Book Nook. Inspired by making breakfast in the mornings with her five daughters, Yannucci started her own miniature pancakes business. “Every weekend, we’re making breakfast...

Greenville workshop for dairy farmers aims to boost milk quality

The Penn State Extension invited dairy farmers out for a workshop in Greenville on how to improve the quality of their cows' milk.

Local Goodwill location to close next month

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries announced Wednesday that it will be closing its location in Greenville, Pennsylvania, toward the end of next month.

Auction site set up for Schwebel Baking

A federal court has approved the auction and liquidation sale of Schwebel Baking.

Penn Northwest looks to expand housing market

MERCER COUNTY - Penn Northwest Development Corporation has been on a mission to expand the w…

Giving You the Business: Battery Outlet

A family-owned Erie business is proving that even in the age of online shopping and big-box retailers, specialized customer service can still keep a local company charged up for success. At the corner of West 29th Street and Liberty Street, batteries line the shelves of Battery Outlet, a business that...

From Industrial Site to Indoor Farm: Grow Erie Combines Fresh Produce With Workforce Opportunities

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Jessica Shirley visited Savocchio Opportunity Park in Erie, where the redevelopment of a former industrial site is supporting the local economy, expanding access to fresh produce, and creating workforce opportunities. The Grow Erie indoor farm is transforming the previously underutilized property into a community...

The Water Ice Family Opens Storefront in Millcreek Mall

There's a new place to enjoy sweet treats at the Millcreek Mall as family-owned business, Water Ice opened its storefront. The business began in 2024 and is known for its water ice drinks, lemonades and customizable drinks and treats around the region. After serving customers at community events with its...

Data center could be coming to Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Valor Energy Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire a computing center on Logan Avenue, according to a press release. “The Youngstown Project” includes a facility at 1911 Logan Avenue that is approximately 30,000 square feet, an estimated 18 megavoltamperes (MVA) of power capacity under an existing 23kV utility interconnection with Ohio Edison, the release from the company says.