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.

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 […]

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.

Longtime Educator, Administrator Mike Mansfield Retiring

An educator and administrator who has worked in multiple Chautauqua County school districts for about three decades has decided to call it a career. Mike Mansfield, who is currently the Dunkirk City School District's Business Administrator, will officially retire at the end of January 2027. WDOE News spoke with Mansfield following this week's Dunkirk School Board meeting. Mansfield says that he's always wanted to "leave places better" than when he got there. He says that's part of why he decided to stay in Dunkirk after stepping down as Superintendent in July 2025...

WJTN News Headlines for Wed., Nov. 11, 2026

Veteran's Day observance held at Third and Main in Jamestown... A decades-old tradition again took place on this Veteran's Day 2026 in downtown Jamestown. A trumpet ensemble from Jamestown High School began the observance by playing the National Anthem. The Ira Lou Spring Post's traditional 21-gun Salute -- Rifle Volley was held at the "11th Hour of the 11th Day" -- marking the end of World War-One -- to commemorate the day at the corner of Third and Main Streets in the city. The ceremony concluded with a buglar playing Taps. Those who participated then walked to St. Luke's Church at Fourth and Main for the traditional Veteran's Day Service and program... and, again thanks to all who served.

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.

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

Western N.Y. behavioral health center offers 24/7 care, even on holidays

BestSelf opened its 24/7 BestResponse Crisis Intensive Stabilization Center in January 2026 and has been serving the Western New York community since then. The center offers 24/7 mental health counseling, medication management and crisis services for those experiencing symptoms of mental health crises. "There has never been something like this...

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 […]

National Grid providing more than $2 million in economic development grant funding to bolster projects, foster growth across Western New York

Through its various economic development grant programs, National Grid supports the transformation of commercial districts, and long-underused properties in cities and towns across its service areas. And in recent months, the company awarded economic development grants totaling more than $2 million to six projects in Erie, Niagara and Chautauqua counties.

United Way of Chautauqua County

The United Way of Chautauqua County is inviting the community to enjoy fun events this while supporting its 2026 fundraising campaign!. Friday, November 13, head to Northwest Arena for “Come Curling with Us!” from 5-8pm. This annual Curling Night fundraiser features a fun, beginner-friendly “total points” competition. The evening includes an opportunity to learn how to curl before the matches begin, making it a great event for first-timers and experienced participants alike.

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.

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Nov. 17-24 Thanksgiving Food Drives and Events in the S. Tier

FeedMore WNY supplies food, perishables and operational support to more than 300 member agencies and food pantries across Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Countries. For the past twenty-one years they have received the generous support of the WNY community as they present 97 Rock’s Operation Rock Out Hunger, hosted by DJ Jickster. Thanks to 97 Rock, Kaleida Health and 7 WKBW, 97 Rock’s DJ Jickster is headed back to the FeedMore WNY trailer to greet the public and accept donations.

Trustee Says DA Has Requested Removal of Flock Camera Outside Village Hall

Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt has formally requested that Flock Safety remove the camera that's mounted on a pole outside Fredonia Village Hall. That from Village Trustee Ben Brauchler, who gave an update during Monday's Board of Trustees meeting. He says that while Schmidt's request is pending, the camera has apparently been disconnected. Brauchler was also hopeful that the Town of Pomfret would take action regarding two other Flock cameras "in the immediate vicinity"...

Rural Ministry Executive Director Grateful for 'Incredible' Response to Food Pantry Shortage

It's been over two weeks since Chautauqua County Rural Ministry announced via social media that it was facing a "critical food shortage" at its Emergency Food Pantry, and the response since then has been "incredible." That from CCRM Executive Director Bridget Majka, who was a call-in guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday. She says they have seen many people step up and are even continuing food drives to help. Majka explains that while Rural Ministry is a member of FeedMore WNY for its soup kitchen, it cannot be a FeedMore member for its food pantry...

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...

Jamestown Holding Two Amnesty Days For Residents To Dispose Of Bulk Trash, Recycle Electronics

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Both events are free for eligible City of Jamestown residents and property owners and will take place rain, snow, or shine. Participants must provide documentation verifying City of Jamestown residency or property ownership. Acceptable forms of documentation include:. A valid New York State driver’s...

City Assessor Proposing A City-Wide Property Tax Reassessment

Jamestown’s City Assessor is proposing a city-wide reassessment project that she says could potentially lower the tax rate. Assessor Heather Young-Deyell, during budget presentations to Jamestown City Council, said according to the New York State Office of Real Property Tax the City is only assessing property at 61% of market value at this time. The state recommends municipalities do a revaluation every 5 years. It has been 20 years since Jamestown last did one.

Agritourism Destination in Bemus Point

The Elysian Center will be celebrating a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as an Agritourism Destination on November 17 at 9am. Located at 4578 Johnson Road in Bemus Point, The Elysian Center is creating a welcoming, sustainable destination that brings together equestrian experiences, agriculture, wellness, recreation, lodging, events, and tourism to strengthen individuals, enrich the community, and support the local economy. Join the community in celebrating this exciting new endeavor.