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 […]

Erie man accused of assaulting, taping and tying up 75-year-old mother

Erie police who were sent to an East 25th Street residence to investigate a reported assault on the early morning of Sept. 7 encountered a 75-year-old woman with layers of tape wrapped around her face and neck. Police said the woman also had two bloody socks hanging from her face. The woman said her son had attacked her, and fled in her car. Police would eventually catch the man after he crashed the car into a fence at Collegiate Academy. Keith D. Nieves, 54, was in the Erie County Prison Nov. 9 on $200,000 bond following his arraignment Nov. 7 on charges including felony counts of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, strangulation, theft and fleeing police. Nieves was also jailed on an additional $100,000 bond after police accused him of fighting with and throwing urine on an officer while Nieves was at the hospital following his arrest. He was charged with offenses including felony counts of aggravated assault, assault on a law enforcement officer and escape in that incident. Information was not listed in Nieves's criminal complaints on the extent of the mother's injuries. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Attack on mother Officers who responded

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 […]

Woman Hospitalized After Rollover Crash on Erie’s East Side

Woman Hospitalized After Rollover Crash on Erie’s East Side. One woman was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash on Erie's east side.

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 […]

View marriage licenses, more in latest Erie County vital statistics

Marriage licenses issued between Oct. 26-30 David Michael Comi ; Annemarie Harvey (Buona) Kenneth Aylor Pope Jr.; Jessica Phillip Paul Edward Izbinski ; Maria Lynn Spagnola (Spagnola) Christopher Joseph Reuss ; Sarah Anne Reichert Christopher Michael Young ; Breanna Rebecca Cannon Johnny B. Salter ; Melody Suzann Brown (Smith) Timothy James Vincent ; Kelsea Leigh-Anne Proper Chad Christopher Hershey ; Fedila Lanoy Palma Timothy Adam Van Cleve ; Jessica Marie Barber Shane Ryan Kleckner ; Nicole Leigh Gloskey Anthoney Micheal Oberley ; Abby Bryn Klaus Daniel John Paden ; Crissandra Jean George Hillery Marie Cramer ; Kelcey Ann Oneill Matthew Howard Phillips ; Lorraine Decorah Joshua John Rosenswie ; Brittany Nicole Green Lawrence Paul Holland ; Helene Therese Strickland (Balkovic) U.S. federal court bankruptcies Ives , Heather Catherine, 5258 Cider Mill Rd., 26-10566-Jcm 25-Oct-26 7. Riker , Eugene A., 15530 Union Leboeuf Road, Union City, 26-10563-Jcm 22-Oct-26 13. Previous vitals Oct. 17-26 Oct. 19-23 Births: Oct. 11-20 Oct. 12-16 This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: View marriage licenses, more in latest Erie County vital statistics

Two wanted for Halloween shooting in downtown Erie

Two people have been charged in connection with the shooting that happened Halloween weekend in downtown Erie. Jamarion Jackson, 22 and 22-year-old Darvonne Barnes, both of Erie, are wanted by Erie police as of Monday night. They’re facing charges ranging from attempted homicide to firearms not to be carried without a license. The incident took […]

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.

Attempted homicide charges dropped for March shootout suspects

Attempted homicide and conspiracy to commit homicide charges have been dropped for five Erie residents who police said were involved in a shootout earlier this year on the city’s east side. According to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, those felony charges for 18-year-old Syvaun Polacci, 19-year-old Davon Jones, 18-year-old Carlos Vicenty, 21-year-old Khazier Noble […]

UPMC-GoHealth Opens New Urgent Care on Erie’s West Side

Residents on Erie's west side now have another option for convenient medical care with the opening of a new UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care center. Community leaders and healthcare officials gathered Tuesday morning to cut the ribbon on the new Erie West location at 5008 West Ridge Road, near Wegmans. The facility will provide same-day treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, along with online scheduling and extended evening and weekend hours.

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.

Chestnut Hill Elementary Named 2026 Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School

Chestnut Hill Elementary School in Erie County has been named a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced Friday that the Millcreek Township School District school was one of 12 schools in 10 counties selected. PDE says the program recognizes schools for academic improvement, academic achievement, school culture and well-being and special education supports.

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. […]

Crews respond to Lawrence County fire

Firefighters did not say what caused the fire.

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...

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...

Buona Cucina Oils & More to Hold Grand Expansion Celebration in Erie

A locally owned specialty food store in Erie will celebrate its expansion with a Grand Expansion Celebration on November 14. Buona Cucina Oils & More at Greengarden Place will host the Grand Expansion Celebration from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at 1535 West 8th St. The expansion gives owner Dorothy...

First at 4: Waterford Holiday Weekend

Volunteers Pack Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes for Neighbors

The countdown to the holiday season is on, and as families prepare to gather around the Thanksgiving table, volunteers are making sure their neighbors have a meal to enjoy, too. Volunteers from Erie Insurance gathered at Second Harvest Food Bank to pack Thanksgiving dinner boxes for families in need. Over...