http://www.wicu12.com/news/?type=News News en-us Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:30:01 EST WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8991&type=News 16 year old Sierra Alvardo has quite a story."And you don't tell anybody about or you do?  Sometimes I dont because it happens too much.She says she's been approached by older men asking her qu... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:46:50 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8990&type=News A local group is forging ahead with plans to start a community college in Erie County. The group, "Rethink Erie", got a boost last month, when the governor signed a law legalizing table games. Part of that r... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:26:29 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8989&type=News Erie police are investigating another shooting, on the East side.It happened around Midnight, outside the City Motel on East 6th Street.Police say the 33 year old victim was shot in the leg and stomach.... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:03:32 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8987&type=News A partially blocked chimney is being blamed for a carbon monoxide poisoning that sickened 34 members of the historic Hessel Valley Lutheran Church in the Warren County community of Chandlers Valley. It happened duri... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:22 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8986&type=News A big drug bust in North East lands several people in prison, and gets a very dangerous form of heroin off of the streets.The arrests came after a lengthy undercover investigation. As we've been reporting, fo... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:18:06 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8985&type=News    It's now up to a judge to determine the future of  ten American missionaries, accused of trying to illegally take 33 children out of Haiti.     They each  face up ... Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:10:13 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8981&type=News Area bars, taverns, and pizza shops are ready for the onslaught of business coming their way for Super Bowl Sunday.  CLICK FOR VIDEO &nbsp... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:57:53 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8980&type=News Several people are facing drug charges, after a Herion bust in North East.The arrests come after a 3 month long undercover investigation, into drug trafficking in the Borough of North East.Thursday night, the... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:37:14 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8979&type=News PMI has been successful in Meadville for the past 23 years. The school uses state of the art machinery that's loaned from area manufacturers. ... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:24:53 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8978&type=News It's been one month since the city of Erie's cell phone while driving ban, has gone into effect.  CLICK FOR VIDEO  While police allowed fo... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:41:31 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8977&type=News An Erie County judge today sentenced a young Erie man to life in prison without the possibility of parole, for the brutal stabbing and beating death of an elderly woman. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:29:25 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8974&type=News Back in the late sixties you could pick up one of these muscle cars for around $3500.  CLICK FOR VIDEO  And how times have changed.&nbsp... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:22:38 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8973&type=News Toyota dealerships are starting to repair the 2.3 million vehicles in the US that were recalled due to faulty gas pedals. CLICK FOR VIDE... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:06:54 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8972&type=News The Erie School Board next week will consider major renovations and repairs at several schools. CLICK FOR VIDEO  The board hopes to use federal ... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:39:51 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8971&type=News Car enthusiasts, and those in the market for a new vehicle, listen up. The 2010 Erie Auto Show is now underway at the Bayfront Convention Center. CLICK F... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:18:57 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8968&type=News Teen gun violence in the city of Erie so far this year is on the rise.  CLICK FOR VIDEO  The most shocking - on January 5th, 19 year ol... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:20:51 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8967&type=News    Shriners Hospitals for Children are recognized worldwide, as being the experts in pediatric orthopedic care.   Now, all 22 hospitals are prepared to help out Haitian children injured in l... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:38:33 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8966&type=News Gannon University can now move forward with plans to build the first new dorm in more than 20 years. CLICK FOR VIDEO  Erie City Council today g... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:04:14 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8965&type=News There has been confusion for many years over who is responsible for cutting grass, fixing fences and repairing potholes on several key parcels of property on or near the bayfront. An agreement approved today by Erie City... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:51:18 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8962&type=News County Council met like they always do on Tuesday nights at the Courthouse.  All of them in agreement about one item.  CLICK FOR VIDEO Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:11:15 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8961&type=News    A one-time candidate for Erie mayor, will be spending a long time in prison.  CLICK FOR VIDEO Thirty-five year old... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:29:19 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8960&type=News More than two dozen employees at the Ashtabula County Sheriffs Department, including 16 deputies, are being laid off today because of the county's severe budget problems. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:22:32 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8959&type=News Rick Figaski was a thorn in the side of Millcreek supervisors as a private citizen. He constantly complained about unequal water rates in the township. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:14:06 EST http://www.wicu12.com/sports/ Sports en-us Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:30:01 EST WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8992&type=Sports The McDowell girls swimming team captured its 28th straight Metro and Region Title after defeating Villa Maria 127.5-55.5.... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:43:50 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8983&type=Sports Tons of basketball and hockey on Friday night. The crew has all of the scores and highlights. CLICK FOR VIDEO... Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:20:22 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8982&type=Sports The Erie Otters defeated the OHL's best team on Friday night, knocking off Windsor 5-3.  Zack Torquato scored his 25th goal of the season and Greg McKegg added his 26th in the Erie win.  ... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:38:01 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8976&type=Sports More District 10 wrestling titles on Thursday night.  Mike has results of that plus a bunch of basketball.  CLICK FOR VIDEO... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:37:06 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8975&type=Sports Reynolds ran its record to 18-0 and captured its 6th straight D-10 team duals title with a 35 to 18 win over Fort LeBoeuf. Reynolds also defeated Saegertown to advance to the championship round.... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:34:14 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8970&type=Sports Mike has the complete basketball wrap from both college and high school.  Even the Bayhawks were in action.  CLICK FOR VIDEO... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:36:12 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8969&type=Sports The Gannon women's basketball team, ranked third in the country defeated Mercyhurst 66-52. Gannon, trailed by two at the half, went on an 18-8 run in the second half to improve to 23-0 on the season. ... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:41:50 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8964&type=Sports District 10 wrestling title was on the line Tuesday.  Mike has highlights of that plus a ton of basketball.  CLICK FOR VIDEO... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:43:22 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8963&type=Sports Cathedral Prep captured the District 10 AAA Team wrestling title by defeating McDowell 32-25 in the championship match. The Ramblers Dan Yori recorded his 16th pin of the season.... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:31:10 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8958&type=Sports Jay covers local basketball action and has our team of the week.  CLICK FOR VIDEO... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:21:03 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8950&type=Sports The Otters try to end their losing streak, plus a bunch of basketball from across the region.  The sports crew covers it all.  CLICK FOR VID... Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:26:31 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/?type=consumer_alerts Consumer Alerts en-us Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:30:01 EST WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/?type=kitchen_door Behind the Kitchen Door en-us Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:30:01 EST WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8644&type=kitchen_door    When Erie County Health Department inspectors checked out the Jade Garden on East 38th Street in Erie, they found a whopping ten critical violations. On that list: bleach water stored in a 409 container, ... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:34:46 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8635&type=kitchen_door    Let's rundown the list of violation-free health inspections this week. No problems in the City of Erie at Crunch's Pizzeria on West 26th Street, Family Video and Hollywood Video, and Kwik-Fill, all on Eas... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:27:30 EST http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=8634&type=kitchen_door    When Erie County Health Department inspectors went to On the Rocks bar and restaurant on West Lake Road in Millcreek, they found a total of five critical violations. No soap -- and no single-use towels at... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:51:19 EST 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