Sugar Grove man indicted by federal grand jury on child porn possession

October 21, 2026

A Sugar Grove resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of violating federal child sexual exploitation laws. The 11-count indictment named William Kenneth Young, 53, as the sole defendant. According to the indictment, Young received and attempted to receive material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor between August 2025 and October 2025. In November and December of 2025, and in January, March, and July 2026, the defendant also distributed and attempted to distribute material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor. The Indictment further ...

Sheffield woman charged by Attorney General with stealing from pharmacy

October 20, 2026

A Sheffield woman faces six felony charges after allegedly stealing prescription drugs from the pharmacy where she was employed. Alyssa R. McDowell, 34, of Sheffield was charged with five counts of acquiring or obtaining possession of a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, ...

Nine reported dead after mass shooting in Erie

October 10, 2026

A man killed eight people including a pregnant woman, children and other relatives at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania, before taking his own life as well, authorities said Saturday. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said the 45-year-old man was related to seven of the victims in the previous day's shooting, while the eighth was a friend of the pregnant woman. Video and audio evidence recovered by investigators included muffled gunshot sounds coming from inside the home just before two "distressed" women arrived and began pounding on the door shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, he said. The ...

Health Department notes potential measles exposure at Jamestown hospital

October 1, 2026

JAMESTOWN -- The Chautauqua County Health Department is notifying the community about possible measles exposures at the UPMC Chautauqua Emergency Department, 207 Foote Ave., Jamestown. People who tested positive for measles were at the hospital during these times: Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 p.m. through Sunday, September 27, at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The people who tested positive for measles do not live in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Health Department is working with UPMC Chautauqua Hospital to identify and notify people who ...

Police still looking for suspect in Eldred Township burglary attempt

September 28, 2026

ELDRED - Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in connection with a reported trespassing, criminal mischief and attempted burglary incident in Eldred Township. Police said the incident occurred at approximately 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at 5370 ...

PennDOT announces proposal to repair two county roads

September 10, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view the plans for a project to repair areas on two roads, Route 59 and York Hill Road, in Warren County. The project aims to correct and support the ground conditions underneath and adjacent to the roads, which are considered in poor and declining conditions. The proposed work at each location, based on the needs and improvements, will include the installation of underground support systems. Proposed work at each location also includes road repairs as well as guide rail and drainage updates. --- Route 59 ...