http://www.wicu12.com/news/?type=News News en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:45:01 EST WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8603&type=News PennDOT workers spent today inspecting plows and other vehicles, preparing for the first snowstorm of the season. Preparations were already done in October, but managers say it's always good to double check all the equip... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:17 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8601&type=News The Thanksgiving holiday is usually the busiest travel time of the entire year. And AAA says more travelers will be on the road nationally, and in our area next week. The auto club says overall 500,000 more Americans wil... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:52:06 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8600&type=News Volunteers at the Erie City Mission spent today preparing more than 1,000 Thanksgiving food baskets. They will be given away on Monday. School and church groups donated a number of items including turkeys, potatoes, vege... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:45:44 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8599&type=News Hamot and Shriners share a long history and Hamot is excited and ready to become the new home for the Shriner's In-Patient Care Unit this May.  Shriners patients who require an overnight stay, will now also becom... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:35:35 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8598&type=News 18 year old Ariell Dalton looks like any other well adjusted young lady in the prime of life.  When she was 4 years old in 1995, she was repeatedly raped by her mothers boyfriend, Jerry Eugene Butcher, 45 years o... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:52 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8597&type=News A jury has reached a verdict in the murder trial of Michael Wright.Guilty, that's the verdict that the jury reached just around 11:30 Friday morning, in the murder trial of a Pittsburgh man, charged with killing an... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:36:27 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8595&type=News Two more kids have been charged in 2 convenience store robberies.A total of 6 teenagers have now been charged, in armed robberies at both the Country Fair on Old French Road, and the Circle K at 26th and Cherry. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:45:32 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8593&type=News    The Department of Veterans Affairs is starting a new effort, to help vets returning from duty.   They're now screening returning service members, for a reintegration program.&nb... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:48:11 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8592&type=News All week long, Gannon University is hosting Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.  CLICK FOR VIDEO  On Thursday, Students and volunteers set ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:34:19 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8591&type=News Erie County has received over $44 million in federal stimulus dollars so far.  But local municipalities say they are not getting much of it. CLICK ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:33:35 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8590&type=News We now know more about the impact of state budget cuts on Presque Isle. CLICK FOR VIDEO  A top official from Harrisburg today told the Presque Isle Ad... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:25:54 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8589&type=News The numbers are in, and volunteers collected a record amount of trash during the annual Lake Erie Coastal Cleanup day in September. The DEP today said 1200 volunteers collected nearly 20,000 pounds of trash. They worked ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:16:21 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8588&type=News All this week, we're taking a closer look at the problem of  Meth, in Northwest Pennsylvania.We showed you a new software program, called The Meth Hunter.It's supposed to cut Meth manufacturing in our ar... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:14:47 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8587&type=News There have been rumors for over a month that the Shriners In-Patient Care Unit was in jeopardy.  It's now been confirmed that Shriners is partnering with Hamot.  And come this spring, Hamot will be the new h... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:11:07 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8586&type=News One of the biggest supporters of Presque Isle over the years was honored today. Park employees joined friends and family of the late Don Guerrein to unveil a memorial trail panel in his honor outside the Stull Center. Do... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:11:05 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8585&type=News A jury is now deliberating the fate of Michael Wright.Wright, from Pittsburgh, allegedly shot and killed an Erie man last summer.Opening statements and testimony started Tuesday, in the trial of 32 year old M... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:43:38 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8584&type=News Police in Ohio are on the lookout for a convicted child sex offender.He's identified as 45 year old Gerald Eugene Butcher, of Conneaut, Ohio. The Ashtabula Sheriff's Office is asking for help, finding him. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:24:15 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8581&type=News Erie Police this morning are still looking for a suspect after a reported stabbing on the city's east-side. It happened about 10:30 last night, at Jesters Pour House, a tavern, on 11th and Parade. Reports fr... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:50:13 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8580&type=News Our 9th Annual Second Harvest Food Bank Food Drive began early in front of WICU studios.  CLICK FOR VIDEO  People giving us food, every... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:08:29 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8579&type=News Meth is one of the most dangerous and addictive illegal drugs.All this week, in a special series of reports, we're take a closer look at the local fight against meth manufacturing.A new program, called The Me... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:21:35 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8578&type=News The Flagship Niagara is now without a captain, after the latest round of state budget cuts. And that could jeopardize next year's sailing schedule. Captain Wesley Heerssen and 3 other full time crew members have been lai... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:06:53 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8577&type=News The longtime chairman of the Erie Regional Airport Authority has resigned, leaving his post about 6 weeks earlier than expected. Erie businessman Lou Porreco had served on the authority for 28 years, during two separate ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:58:23 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8576&type=News Erie City Council today took a big step toward banning drivers from using hand-held cell phones. Although statewide restrictions now being debated would supersede the local law. Council today asked city lawyers to write ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:34:00 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8575&type=News A reward fund has been set up to help find the suspect who vandalized the grave of a Crawford County soldier killed in Iraq. As we reported last week, vandals spray painted the tombstone of Army Corporal Timothy Lauer at... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:26:09 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8573&type=News Erie County Firefighters alongside their engines making a statement in front of the courthouse late Tuesday.  CLICK FOR VIDEO  Upset ... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:05:38 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8572&type=News    November of 2008.   Nearly 200 employees are laid off from the Corry area's largest employer, Erie Plastics.  CLICK F... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:24:25 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8571&type=News All this week, we're taking a close look at the Meth problem in the area.  CLICK FOR VIDEO  A new software program aims to cut Meth manufact... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:49:58 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8570&type=News What a difference a year makes. CLICK FOR VIDEOA year ago, Erie was digging out from another snow storm.  But on Tuesday, once ... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:41:54 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8569&type=News State budget cuts will have an impact at Erie's top tourist attraction, Presque Isle State Park. CLICK FOR VIDEO  Officials in Harrisburg this after... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:39:59 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8568&type=News Methamphetamine, it's one of the most dangerous and addictive illegal drugs.And according to investigators, Meth use and manufacturing are both a problem in our area.This week on 12News at 5:00, we take a clo... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:38:23 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8566&type=News    Local hospitals are now seeing a decrease in the amount of cases of the H-1-N-1 virus.   But, health officials are still recommending that you get the vaccine if you haven't already. ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:48:09 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8565&type=News The Erie Port Authority is continuing its efforts to make the Cruise Ship Terminal what is was designed to be..a cruise ship terminal.  CLICK FOR V... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:18:46 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8564&type=News Two large vacant commercial buildings in Summit Township won't be empty much longer. In fact, renovations are already underway. The two buildings that used to house the Erie Sports Store and the Wild Cards restaurant sta... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:05:52 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8563&type=News Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott is still putting the finishing touches on his 2010 budget proposal, and he said it's been a difficult challenge. Sinnott won't provide any details until he presents the plan to Erie City Council th... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:45:58 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8562&type=News Erie County Executive, Mark DiVecchio's proposed budget, included 10 job cuts.  But County Councilman, Phil Fatica, confirms additional jobs will be lost, "it's safe to say there's about 20 jobs that are in ... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:25:45 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8561&type=News The Meadville community is helping to put smiles on soldier's faces, this holiday season.  Specialist Fred Mays says receiving a Christmas package from home, while serving overseas, is such a nice surprise, &quot... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:02:30 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8560&type=News The family of a Crawford County soldier killed in the Iraq War is trying to cope with vandalism done to his tombstone at Cochranton Cemetery. CLICK FOR VIDEO Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:43:36 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8559&type=News A Crawford county man, charged in connection with a meth lab operation, has pleaded guilty.24 year old Shane Shreffler, plead guilty to two counts of manufacturing a controlled substance.One of the charges st... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:41:46 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8558&type=News A new movie premieres tomorrow on the big green screen at Presque Isle's Tom Ridge Environmental Center. The large format film is titled, "Mummies-Secrets of the Pharaohs." It follows scientists and researchers... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:34:05 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8557&type=News Wednesday was supposed to be an ordinary day for Patricia Nye. CLICK FOR VIDEOAround noon, in broad daylight, she rode her motorized ... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:26:09 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8556&type=News An all-weather eight lane track, an artificial turf field for football, soccer and lacrosse is already taking shape.  CLICK FOR VIDEO Father... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:11:51 EST http://www.wicu12.com/sports/ Sports en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:45:01 EST WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8594&type=Sports Mike has the top sports news and action from across the region on Thursday including some high school hockey.  CLICK FOR VIDEO... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:17:34 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8582&type=Sports College basketball took center stage on Wednesday.  Mike has highlights.  CLICK FOR VIDEO... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:48:14 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8574&type=Sports Tickets to Hershey were on the line Tuesday night in high school soccer.  Mike has highlights of the two teams that battled for a state title birth.  Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:40:54 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8567&type=Sports Mike has highlights of Meadville hockey action, plus news on tryouts for the Bayhawks.  CLICK FOR VIDEO... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:22:54 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/?type=consumer_alerts Consumer Alerts en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:45:01 EST WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/?type=kitchen_door Behind the Kitchen Door en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:45:02 EST WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8583&type=kitchen_door    Let's rundown the list of violation-free inspection reports from the Erie County Health Department. In the City of Erie, it's Diamond Dishes for A-One Gas and Groceries, and CVS, both on Buffalo Road, as ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:09:04 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8548&type=kitchen_door     When the health inspector checked out the Crossroads Dinor on West Plum Street in Edinboro recently, they found a total of five critical violations. Three of the five concerned the hand wash sink at... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:28:49 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8547&type=kitchen_door    A relatively short list of violation-free inspection reports from the Erie County Health Department this week. We'll begin in the City of Erie. Perfect inspections at Best Fitness on West 12th, the CVS on... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:01 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8508&type=kitchen_door    We start in the city of Erie this week. Not a single health-code violation at the American Legion on East 3rd Street in Erie. Same story at Community Shelter Services on West 16th Street in Erie, the East Hi... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:30:25 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8507&type=kitchen_door A total of six critical violations at the Crossroads Dinor on West Plum in Edinboro. Three violations concerned their hand washing set up. CLICK FOR VIDEO Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:19:53 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8468&type=kitchen_door   Three critical at McGarey's Tavern this week. They were for a blocked hand wash sink, a dirty soda gun, and a food temperature issue. The inspector told them to take the affected ox roast an throw it out.===... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:44:33 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8467&type=kitchen_door   Let's rundown the list of places that got health-code violation-free inspection reports from the Erie County Health Department this week. It's Diamond Dishes for the Boys and Girls Club Cafeteria, Caper Catering a... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:43:36 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8412&type=kitchen_door   When the health inspector went to Bizarro's Ringside Restaurant on Sterrettania Road in Millcreek, they found a total of four critical violations. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:24:02 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8411&type=kitchen_door    We'll get the ball rolling in the City of Erie this week. Erie County Health Department inspectors didn't find any health-code violations at Billyums Deli on Buffalo Road, along with the new Lombo's Hidea... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:02:33 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8385&type=kitchen_door When Erie County Health Department inspectors went to Joe Roots on West 8th Street in Millcreek, they found two critical violations. CLICK FOR VIDEO&nbs... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:37:08 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8384&type=kitchen_door  We get the ball rolling in the City of Erie. No health code violations at the State News and Variety, and The Peanut Shoppe, both on State Street. In Summit Township, perfect inspections at the First Assembly ... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:35:29 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8356&type=kitchen_door    We get things going in the City of Erie this week. Erie County health inspectors didn't find a single health-code violation at Mr. Sub and the Jive Unlimited, both on State Street in the city. Elsewhere a... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:20:21 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8355&type=kitchen_door     When Erie County Health Department inspectors went to the BP Stateline Exit 3 Travel Center on Route-6N in Springfield, they found a total of three critical health-code violations.  Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:56:49 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8246&type=kitchen_door A relatively short list of violation-free food inspections at Erie County businesses this week. We'll start in the City of Erie. No problems at all at Sabella's Commissary on West 32nd Street, The Magic Cookie Company... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:45:23 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8245&type=kitchen_door     When Erie County Health Department inspectors went to the American Legion on Maple Street in Fairview recently, they found two critical health-code violations. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:37:29 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8209&type=kitchen_door  When Erie County Health Department inspectors went to the Super China Buffet on West 26th Street in Millcreek, they found two critical violations. One concerned possible food contamination. The inspector says an em... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:09:54 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8208&type=kitchen_door  We'll start off in Millcreek this week. Erie County Health Department inspectors didn't find any health-code violations at Brick House Coffee, and the Subway, both on West 26th,along with Frank's Farm Market on Ste... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:07:32 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8173&type=kitchen_door     We'll get the ball rolling in the City of Erie this week. Erie County Health Department inspectors didn't find any health-code violations at Cup A Joe Coffee Company on Perry Street, Denny's Ice Cre... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:54:55 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8137&type=kitchen_door    When the health inspector checked out the Library Bar and Grille on North Center Street in Corry, they found two critical health-code violations. One concerned food temperatures. The inspectors says they ... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:41:45 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8136&type=kitchen_door     So, here's our weekly rundown of perfect health inspections across Erie County. No violations whatsoever at Cherry Hill Drive-In Ice Cream on Route 6-N in Albion, Dairy Supreme on East Plum Street i... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:40:31 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8101&type=kitchen_door     When Erie County Health Department inspectors went to Rumrunners Cove on the west side of the foot of State Street in Erie, they found a total of five critical violations. One concerned handwashing.... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:50:00 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8100&type=kitchen_door    Let's rundown the spots that got perfect inspection reports from the Erie County Health Department this week. No violations at Jr's Last Laugh on State Street, Arby's on West 12th, and Saint Paul's Center... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:28:32 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8032&type=kitchen_door    The problems continue for the Corry Country Club. They got two criticals this week. One is about the person in charge. CLICK FOR VIDEO&n... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:53:11 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8031&type=kitchen_door    We'll kickoff this week's list of violation-free restaurant inspections in the City of Erie. Not a single health-code issue at the new Ceviche on the Bay on Lawrence Pier. Same story at the Casablanca Gri... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:07:25 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7997&type=kitchen_door    When Erie County Health Department inspectors went to the Corry Country Club for a follow-up inspection, they still found some critical violations. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:56:53 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7996&type=kitchen_door     Let's kick off this week's rundown of perfect health inspections down at Liberty Park on Erie's Bayfront, the home of the 8 Great Tuesdays concert series. All the vendors there got violation-free re... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:53:37 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7964&type=kitchen_door    When Erie County Health Department inspectors checked out the American Legion Post on Sciota Road in Corry, they found two critical violations.   Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:18:07 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7963&type=kitchen_door    We start this week's list of perfect reports in North East, where all the food stands at the Firemens Cherry Festival passed with flying colors. Same story at the Erie Zoo in the city. No violations at th... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:17:02 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7926&type=kitchen_door   This is normally when we take you Behind the Kitchen Door to see which restaurants got critical violations from Erie county health inspectors this week. But there aren't any. Apparently, they did fewer than nor... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:39:25 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7925&type=kitchen_door    A relatively short list of health-code violation free reports from Erie County Health Department inspectors this week. We'll start in the City of Erie. No problems at Harborview Miniature Golf on State St... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:37:35 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7886&type=kitchen_door    When Erie County Health Department inspectors checked out the B&B Express on Rice Avenue in Lake City, they found two critical violations. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:19:59 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7885&type=kitchen_door    Let's start our weekly look at perfect health inspections at Erie County restaurants in the city. No problems at the Moniuszko Singing Society on Reed Street, Gelateria Barbara on West 18th Street, Flight... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:08:05 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7839&type=kitchen_door    When Erie County Health Department inspectors checked out the Courtyard by Marriott on Peach Street, they found one critical violation. CLIC... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:44:25 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7837&type=kitchen_door    A relatively short list of health-code violation-free inspection reports from the Erie County Health Department this week. No problems at all at three spots on State Street in the city. The Subway, Scully... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:53:22 EDT