Two Projects Receiving $2.2 Million To Promote Forest Resilience In Chautauqua County

Two projects in Chautauqua County are receiving more than $2.2 million to promote forest resilience. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced $45 million in grants to 44 projects promoting forest resilience and climate mitigation through sustainable forest management and reforestation while contributing to the State’s goal of planting 25 million trees.

Crews working to clean up Allegheny River oil spill in Warren

(WJET/WFXP)– Crews from around Warren County are working to clean up the Allegheny River after one city official said a truck spilled oil into a basin Thursday morning. According to the City of Warren Manager Michael Holtz, a truck was picking up oil from the city’s Department of Public Works garage around 6 am Thursday […]

Grand opening held for new Aldi location in west Millcreek

(WJET/WFXP)– Millcreek Township officially welcomed a new Aldi location to the neighborhood on Thursday with a celebratory ribbon cutting and special gifts for some of its first customers. Township and Aldi officials held a grand opening Thursday morning for the new location at 5224 West Ridge Road next to Walmart, giving residents another place to […]

City Considers Amusement Tax Increase

City Looking to Replace Damaged Trees

Hydetown swears in new council member, discusses many topics

Hydetown Borough Council welcomed new council member, Chris Sterling during the Monday, Nov. 2, meeting. Sterling will be fulfilling a one-year term through Dec. 2027. Council will be appointing one more member to fill a vacant seat after reviewing applications. The council discussed merging with Oil Creek Township. A merger...

Mayor Devlin Proposes 2027 Budget to Close $15 Million Gap

Mayor Daria Devlin has unveiled her proposed 2027 City of Erie budget, a spending plan aimed at closing a nearly $15 million budget shortfall while maintaining essential services and addressing long-standing financial challenges facing the city. The proposed budget includes approximately $87.8 million in expenditures, excluding pension funds, representing a...

Today’s Top Stories: November 5, 2026

Each night, JET Action News will be bringing you the top stories of the day from around northwest Pennsylvania for you to catch up on what’s going on in your community! Click the links below to learn more! Erie Humane Society accused of negligence following cat deaths The Erie Humane Society is facing allegations regarding […]

In Warren County, a reflection of rural healthcare’s turmoil

Scott Newton couldn’t escape the pull of Warren, where he was born, raised, and eventually returned. He went away for college at Duquesne University, earned a degree in pharmacy, and ended up back where he started, at Gaughn’s Drug Store. Newton is the latest in a long line...

TRC Holds 37th Annual Ability Awareness Awards Ceremony

The Resource Center this week recognized several individuals and organizations throughout Chautauqua County who have worked to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Among the honorees at TRC's 37th annual Ability Awareness Awards ceremony was UPMC Chautauqua, which received the Business/Employer of the Year Award. TRC's Steve Waterson says the Jamestown hospital was honored for a nine-month internship program called Project SEARCH...

Erie Cemetery set to reopen in November following storm damage

After being closed for over a month, Erie Cemetery officials told us they plan to reopen soon. The cemetery was hit pretty hard by the storms of September 3, which brought down trees and damaged tombstones. And for weeks following, clean-up crews were busy removing centuries-old trees and repairing what remained. But the cemetery should […]

Voter Turnout Explains Midterm Outcome

Energized Dems and Lack of GOP Enthusiasm Shakes Political Landscape. Shifting attitudes, a lack of enthusiasm among Republican voters and an energized Democratic base shifted the political landscape nationwide on Tuesday.

Wesleyville and Union City Join Erie County Opportunity Zones

Erie County has received federal approval for an expanded Qualified Opportunity Zones map that covers nine census tracts across the county. County Executive Christina Vogel announced today that the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service approved Pennsylvania’s expanded map for the second round of the program. Erie County’s approved tracts include communities in the City of Erie, Wesleyville, Union City and rural areas.

Conserve water order in Fredonia, NY lifted

The conserve water order for Fredonia water customers has been lifted. The Village of Fredonia, working with the Chautauqua County Health Department, announced the decision on Friday, November 6. The order was issued on October 23 to reduce demand on the village’s water treatment plant, which continues to face filtration challenges. Officials said water conservation […]

Community Invited to Help Shape Future of Erie Bayfront

Residents will have multiple opportunities this month to share their vision for the future of Erie's bayfront as Infinite Erie and the City of Erie host a series of public open houses focused on the ongoing development of the One Bayfront blueprint. The events are designed to gather input from...

Fredonia Launching Employee Payroll Campaign in Support of UWCHQ

The Village of Fredonia will be showing its support for the United Way of Chautauqua County's 2026 fundraising campaign. The village is preparing to launch its first-ever employee payroll campaign for UWCHQ after Executive Director Amy Rohler and Director of Growth and Engagement Leslie Wille met with Mayor Mike Ferguson and village trustees during a recent workshop to plan the campaign. Village staff are being given the opportunity to support local programs and initiatives through pledges.

WJTN News Headlines for Fri., Nov. 6, 2026

Conserve Water Order in Fredonia lifted... The village of Fredonia along with the Chautauqua County Health Department, have lifted the conserve water order for all village water customers... including those in the town of Pomfret. However... it's because some Pomfret customers today were transitioned over to the North Chautauqua County Water District in a move that was not to take place until next year. Health officials say the customers moved to the North County system are located south and east of the Routes 60 and 20 intersection. They add the town did provide Fredonia with appropriate notice prior to the recent conserve and boil water orders. By making this switch now, rather than later, the municipalities aim to reduce stress on Fredonia’s water treatment plant. Officials say that's because water usage did not decrease significantly following the original conserve water order issued on Friday, Oct. 23. However... the health department says the treatment plant has been consistantly producing water -- in recent days -- that meets state Health Department water safety standards.

Council Finishes City Budget Review, Weiser and Wdowiasz Provide Updates

The Dunkirk Common Council has concluded its review of Mayor Kate Wdowiasz's tentative 2027 city budget, and it's anticipating to incorporate an initial set of recommendations by the middle of this month. That's according to Councilman at Large Nick Weiser, who gave an update during Tuesday's council meeting. He says those recommendations will be submitted to the State Comptroller's Office for review...

New loan rule worries Fredonia students

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, it totals 870 pages. According to Jeramy Corrente, the director of the finical aid office at Fredonia students have misinterpretation of the new changes the law brings. Corrente and assistant director Mark Zaffalon discussed the changes...

Behind The Story: The Erie Veterans Day Parade

Melissa Dixon sits down with our Mickenzie Robson at the blue couches to discuss the veteran's day parade and ceremony taking place on Saturday November 7th.