I-79 going back to two lanes, PennDOT offers update on project

(WJET/WFXP)– Interstate 79 will be going back to two lanes in both directions across Erie County, with PennDOT removing the long-term lane closures Thursday until next year as other work continues on the two-year project. PennDOT said the northbound and southbound closures in Washington, Franklin, McKean, and Summit townships were slated for removal Thursday as […]

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...

Fort LeBoeuf students package thousands of meals to fight hunger

Elementary school students in Waterford took the fight against hunger into their own hands on Thursday. With the help of the Kiwanis Club of Fort LeBoeuf, more than 200 students helped package and seal 10,000 meals for children and communities facing hunger all over the world. Those students are from the Fort LeBoeuf School District’s […]

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 […]

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

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.

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

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.

Additional Funds Sought for Shotspotter

Children's Place files for bankruptcy. What we know about Erie store

The Children's Place , a presence at the Millcreek Mall since 1998, appears to be making plans to turn off the lights. Signs outside the retailer, located in the Boscov's concourse next to Gracylane, announce 30% to 60% off and a headline on the company website says: "All stores closing." But the 57-year-old New Jersey company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Nov. 8, seems to be leaving itself some wiggle room. Chapter 11 bankruptcy provides the company with an opportunity to reorganize. The retailer, which operates more than 500 stores, hopes to do just that. The company said it hopes to substantially sell all of its assets "to secure the highest or otherwise best bid, with the goal of continuing the business." There's no guarantee that will happen. Management of the publicly traded company said: "While the Company pursues a buyer through the chapter 11 process, it must prepare for the possibility that a sale to continue the business cannot be achieved." The bottom line is simply unclear. According to its statement: "The Children’s Place has been evaluating its operational footprint to invest its resources in its strongest locations moving forward. The Company has determined that certain

City Looking to Replace Damaged Trees

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 […]

Local Vietnam Veteran Receives a Brand-New Roof at No Cost

One local veteran is getting a brand-new roof at no cost, thanks to an annual tradition honoring those who served our country. Angelo’s Roofing has selected its sixth “Roof a Vet” recipient, and I was there as the crew began work on his home. For Gary Askins,...

Marhaba Beirut Cuts Ribbon in Flagship City Food Hall

A new restaurant has opened in the Flagship City Food Hall. Owners of Marhaba Beirut cut the ribbon on their first storefront in the food hall on Wednesday. The restaurant offers a variety of Lebanese food including gyros, kabobs and desserts. Officials with the restaurant said they are excited to...

RIVERA IS GOING TO GANNON

BOARDMAN OH- Boardman High School senior Mikayla Rivera has announced her commitment to continue her academic and softball career at Gannon University, where she will compete at the collegiate level. Rivera has been a standout member of the Boardman softball program throughout her high school career, earning recognition for her...

Update on EDDC Construction

Work continues at Flagship City Commons, part of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation on North Park Row in downtown Erie. The space will include a large atrium, a breezeway from Perry Square to the parking garage and retail and office spaces.

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...

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 […]

Millcreek Planning Commission Recommends Against Proposed Rezoning

A proposed change could reshape the future of a piece of land in Millcreek Township, but not everyone living nearby is on board. For some Millcreek residents, the possibility of commercial development owned by Scott Enterprises just steps from their backyards is something they don't want to see become reality. A proposed rezoning has sparked strong pushback from neighbors, bringing a packed crowd to tonight's meeting. After hearing from the community, the planning commission recommended against the change.

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 […]