National Grid Awards Maplevale Farms $388,000 Grant For New Findley Lake Facility

Has awarded Maplevale Farms a $388,000 economic development grant to offset electricity infrastructure costs at its new Findley Lake facility. Maplevale Farms, a long-established food distribution company, received the grant to relocate from Falconer and modernize operations to a new, $31 million, 126,000-square-foot facility. When construction is complete, the new site will feature dry and cold storage, approximately 20,000 square feet of office space, and nearly 64,000 square feet for cutting fresh steaks and an 8,500-square-foot maintenance shop.

Tractor trailer crash halts traffic on Interstate 79, 90 interchange

Traffic was backed up along the I-79 and I-90 interchange Thursday afternoon after a tractor-trailer rollover. That accident happened just before 2 pm Thursday afternoon. The accident reportedly led to a diesel spill after the rig went off the roadway along the I-79 northbound ramp after exiting I-90 eastbound. No word on whether or not […]

This Pennsylvania Tavern Serves Goat Balls Inside a Former Bank

A Pennsylvania tavern has a taxidermy skunk on display, an old bank vault used for private dining, and an appetizer called Goat Balls. The Skunk and Goat Tavern sits on Main Street in North East, a small Erie County town near Lake Erie. Its unusual name is only part of the story.

His Erie-based biofuels empire is being sold. His debt keeps growing

Erie entrepreneur Samuel P. "Pat" Black III broke ground in 2006 for the Hero BX plant on East Lake Road, which became the center of his biofuels empire . The phrase "fuel for humanity" was incorporated into the Hero BX logo. Twenty years later, Black is selling his biofuels facilities to fuel a court-approved financial plan to help pay off a personally guaranteed loan of about $13.5 million. But even as Black's Lake Erie Biofuels, which does business as Hero BX, unloads more of the facilities, the debt has continued to grow, according to the latest court filing related to the collapse of the 84-year-old Black's financial holdings. A failure to satisfy the $13.5 million debt would put Black's personal assets at risk. Black has blamed much of his financial decline on his daughter, Sumi James-Black, 51, whom he adopted in 2019, when he was 77 and she was 44 . But Black's $200 million federal lawsuit against her has stalled as he awaits a ruling from a federal appeals court. Black's forced sale of his Hero BX facilities is the result of another federal lawsuit. Connecticut-based Siena Lending Group sued in federal court in Erie in May 2025 after

Local Auto Repair Shops Feeling the Squeeze as Costs Continue to Rise

Keeping your car on the road is getting more expensive, and the shops fixing them are feeling it too. At Harrell Automotive, foot traffic hasn't changed much. But behind the scenes, the shop is paying more for oil and parts, while still trying to find quality products without driving prices even higher for customers.

Erie Preparatory Academy to Close Due to Lack of Funding

Erie News Now has learned that Erie Preparatory Academy, the boarding school on Oliver Road that focuses on international students and athletics, will close as early as November 23 because of a lack of funding. A letter sent to staff, students and families says the school does not have sufficient...

Scott Mitchell retires after four decades with Erie Zoo

After 40 years at the Erie Zoo , former CEO and recent Director of Development Scott Mitchell has retired. Erie Zoo officials said in a Facebook post Nov. 10 that, "Forty years of service to one organization is an extraordinary accomplishment, and we are sincerely grateful to Scott for the time, energy, and commitment he has given to the Zoo. We thank him for his many contributions and wish him the very best in the future." Mitchell confirmed in a phone call with the Times-News that Nov. 10 would be his last day on the job. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } How Scott Mitchell has helped the Erie Zoo During those 40 years at the zoo, Mitchell has played roles in advancing the zoo's mission while building relationships with donors, businesses, community partners and supporters. Mitchell served as the zoo's CEO from 2007 until 2022. He then served as the director of development, with Melissa "Roo" Kojancie as the current CEO. In his most recent role, Mitchell was tasked with raising money for the zoo, interacting with donors and stakeholders, and meeting with political leaders. Zoo officials said, "His work and longstanding presence in

Erie’s Local TV Leaders Discuss the Future of Local News

Erie’s local TV leaders came together this morning to discuss the future of local news.

Additional Funds Sought for Shotspotter

New Restaurant in Flagship City Food Hall

Marhaba Beirut has opened its first storefront in the Flagship City Food Hall. The restaurant serves Lebanese food, including gyros, kabobs and desserts. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

UPMC urgent care facility opens on Erie’s west side

A new urgent care facility has opened its doors on Erie’s west side. Officials held a ribbon cutting for UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, which is located at 5008 West Ridge Road, right in front of Wegmans grocery store. The facility provides same-day care for minor illnesses and injuries and can be scheduled online or just by […]

Women's Basketball Battles St. Bonaventure in 73-64 Loss

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Mercyhurst (1-3) lost to St. Bonaventure (2-0) with a final score of 73-64 on Wednesday at Reilly Center. The Lakers finished with a 32-26 rebounding edge and 14 second-chance points, but St. Bonaventure held a 46-32 advantage in points in the paint. The Lakers forced...

What We Learned From Penn State Basketball's Lackluster Win Over Mercyhurst

Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades said he wants to see more toughness from his team.

Haven’t had much winter weather, but we’ll be talking about it Saturday afternoon

Come say hello, stay as little or as long as your want. Our class is all about winter weather and it’s designed to train folks to report what’s happening where you live to the National Weather Service or us at JET/FOX. But you can just come and enjoy the presentation and conversation. We welcome all […]

Veteran Gets New Roof Completely Free

Eight Cathedral Prep student athletes sign to compete in college sports

Eight Cathedral Prep student athletes signed their letters of intent on Thursday afternoon as part of a signing day ceremony. The following will take that next step: Jordan Senz – soccer – Louisville Colette Speros – volleyball – Canisius Kamryn Resureccion – volleyball – Southwestern Makayla Stutts – cross country and track – Slippery Rock […]

State Announces $2.3 Million Resurfacing Project for Route 39 in Chautauqua County

The New York State Department of Transportation will undertake a $2.3 million project to resurface the entirety of Route 39 within Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced the project as part of $100 million in funding awarded for repaving projects in 68 locations across the state to help rejuvenate roadways impacted by the state's harsh winter weather. The local project will resurface Route 39 from U.S. Route 20 in the Town of Sheridan to the Cattaraugus County line in the Town of Hanover. This will also include the hamlet of Forestville. The project will begin next spring.

Corry girls wrestling holds second dodgeball fundraiser

This Sunday, November 15, the girls wrestling team is hosting their second annual dodgeball tournament. This is a preseason tournament to raise money for the program located at the Corry Community Center. Registration will be on the corry girls wrestling facebook page, and it is $15 per player and $5 per spectator, and all proceeds will be donated directly to the wrestling program.

Lancers, Ramblers set for D-10 4A football championship, Friday Night Lights game of the week

In local high school football, Cathedral Prep and General McLane are set to take the field Friday night for the District 10 4A football finals. It’s this week’s JET-Action Sports Friday Night Lights game of the week, set to kick off at seven oh clock at Fairview high school’s Keck Field at Bestwick Stadium. General […]

Corry volleyball among local teams to advance in PIAA state first round fall sports matchups

High school state first round of postseason: Girls volleyball: Corry 3 – Greensburg Salem 0 Maplewood 3 – Northern Cambria 1 OLSH 3 – Seneca 0 Oakland Catholic 3 – Warren 1 Girls soccer: Cathedral Prep 4 – South Park 1 North Allegheny 8 – McDowell 0 Boys soccer: Fairview 4 – Ambridge 1