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One man dead following West 6th Street fire
A fire in Erie’s West Bayfront neighborhood Tuesday morning has left one man dead. Crews were called to the 900 block of West 6th Street just before 7:30 Tuesday morning after a person passing by noticed light smoke coming from the home. When first responders arrived, they observed the same smoke and made entry into […]
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Police seize 1.5 kg of fentanyl in Erie trafficking case
Pennsylvania State Police said three people were taken into custody back in early October in a large narcotics trafficking case. PSP has arrested and charged 39-year-old Jose Martinez Jr., 33-year-old Christopher Wozniak, and 53-year-old Luis Burgos in the case. The men are all listed as Erie residents. Police said the trio, and others known to […]
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Erie man charged for allegedly assaulting mother, binding her to chair
An Erie man is facing several charges, including attempted homicide and strangulation, after allegedly assaulting his mother. Keith Nieves, 57, was arrested on Saturday after a concerned neighbor called Erie police. The incident happened around 1:15 am in the 700 block of East 25th Street. When officers arrived, they found the woman victim, who stated […]
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Corry man faces court date in abuse, neglect case involving sons
A Corry man is scheduled to appear in court later this month to face charges of abusing and neglecting his two young sons in an investigation launched by Corry police in October. Lenwood Jones, 34, has been in the Erie County Prison on $100,000 bond since his arraignment Nov. 1 on first-degree felony counts of aggravated assault, second-degree felony counts of endangering the welfare of children, and misdemeanor counts of simple assault and recklessly endangering another person. A lawyer for Jones was not listed on his criminal docket sheet Nov. 10. Corry police filed the charges Oct. 28 in an investigation into suspected child abuse, which was launched after police on Oct. 5 assisted the Erie County Office of Children and Youth with the removal of four children from an East Airport Road apartment where Jones lived, according to information in the criminal complaint against Jones. The next day, according to information in the complaint's affidavit, police learned that an 8-year-old boy arrived at school with bruising on his cheek under his right eye, and were told the boy had come to school two other times with swelling around the eye. When the boy was later interviewed, he stated his
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Another faces charges for Halloween weekend shooting in Erie
Another man has been arrested in connection with one of the shootings that happened in the City of Erie Halloween weekend. 24-year-old Chad Everett Duck Jr. has been arrested and is facing several charges including attempted homicide and firearms not to be carried without a license. This incident happened October 31, early in the morning […]
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Scott Mitchell retires from Erie Zoo
(WJET/WFXP) — A familiar guest at JET Action News has announced his retirement. Scott Mitchell has retired from the Erie Zoo after 40 years of service. The announcement was posted to the zoo’s Facebook page Tuesday morning. “Forty years of service to one organization is an extraordinary accomplishment, and we are sincerely grateful to Scott for […]
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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
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Closed Erie Family Dollar could reopen by Nov. 13 after cleanup
The Family Dollar at 2226 Broad St. that was closed by the Erie County Department of Health on Nov. 4 is getting a deep cleaning, according to Brittany Layton Mitchell, manager of corporate communications for the store. An inspection filed Nov. 4 reported mice found on glue traps, including one that was decomposed; mouse droppings throughout the store, including on pet food for sale. The store also had 16 bottles of expired milk on the shelves and two noncritical violations regarding ongoing maintenance. "We take the health and safety of our customers and associates seriously and immediately engaged our third-party service provider to thoroughly clean and sanitize the store and remove any affected merchandise," Mitchell said in an email Nov. 9. "We are working closely with local health officials to address the inspection findings and anticipate reopening as early as (Nov. 13), pending a successful reinspection." Jesse Stiles, director of environmental health at the health department, said Nov. 4 that Family Dollar needs to get the "rodent infestation under control," and perform a "deep cleaning and sanitizing" before the store can pass inspection. "We appreciate our customers’ patience and look forward to welcoming them back very soon," Mitchell said. Contact
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Construction progressing on Flagship City Commons
Construction is moving forward at Flagship City Commons in downtown Erie. Crews have installed a blue waterproof membrane on the building, designed to keep moisture out during the winter months. Temporary plastic covers are also in place where windows will eventually go, allowing workers to heat the interior and continue construction through the colder weather. […]
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First Snowflakes of the Season Likely for Erie, Coudersport, Wellsboro, and the Laurel Highlands Friday and Saturday as Colder Air Follows Rainy Storm
ERIE, Pa. — Many parts of Pennsylvania are set to see the first snowflakes of the season later this week. A low-pressure system will bring widespread rain on Thursday, followed by colder air on its back side. That cold air could turn rain into snow or a rain-snow mix on Friday and Saturday. Forecasters stress that no major snowstorm is expected, despite some exaggerated snow totals circulating online.
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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 […]
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Downtown d’Lights to Return with Festive Activities in Downtown Erie
Downtown d’Lights is returning to Downtown Erie on November 20 with family-friendly activities, the Downtown Erie Skating Rink and a tree lighting ceremony. The Erie Downtown Partnership said it is bringing back the holiday event in partnership with UPMC Health Plan and UPMC Hamot. The event is scheduled for...
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Second Baptist Church in Erie to Host Fall Revival
Second Baptist Church in Erie will host a two-night Fall Revival this week as it invites the community to gather for healing and spiritual renewal. The services are scheduled for 6 p.m. November 10 and November 11 at Second Baptist Church, 757 E. 26 St. in Erie. The revival will be free and open to the public.
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Erie’s War on Terror Memorial Needs a Big Funding Assist
The Project was announced last June, but only ten percent of the fundraising effort has been reached. The Committee has set a goal of $300,000. The planned tribute honoring Erie County residents and service members who served in the Global War on Terrorism following September 11, 2001. Rick Bell lost...