http://www.wicu12.com/news/?type=News News en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:00:01 EDT WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7892&type=News      "I see a total mess -- this house is a disaster area. Some pigs got in here," 63-year-old Theresa Van Dyke says of her house.  Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:43:48 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7891&type=News Philadelphia Congressman Joe Sestak began 67 county tour of the state Wednesday and he says he will finish it in just three weeks time.  CLICK FOR VIDEO Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:48:31 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7890&type=News After 1 week, 1,000 two-by-fours, and 10,000 nails, Clara Ward finally sees her dream house.  CLICK FOR VIDEO  The Extreme Makeo... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:58:49 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7889&type=News The Fourth of July holiday is nearly here.So, with Independence Day just days away, it's time to be thinking about fireworks safety.The  Fourth of July is one of the most exciting, but dangerous ho... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:44:42 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7888&type=News It was mid-April when Erie Police Officer James Cousins was seen on a You Tube video joking about a murder victim and the murder victim's mother.         &nb... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:05:00 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7887&type=News The annual cherry harvest is now getting underway in Northeast. But days of drenching rain have taken their toll on the crop. The trees need moisture. But when the fruit is almost ready to be picked, it can't keep absorb... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:55:00 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7884&type=News Erie Patrolman James Cousins is back on the streets.Cousins returned to duty in a patrol car today after being assigned to administrative duty for the past two months.  Cousins made headlines after a ... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:52:42 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7882&type=News      The deadline to finalize the state budget has come...and passed -- without a resolution.  Now, lawmakers in Harrisburg continue to work overtime past the June 30th deadline&nbsp... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:05:58 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7881&type=News State Police are continuing to investigate a murder-suicide in Waterford.  It began Tuesday on Bagdad Road in Waterford in a residential home.  State Police tell 12News,  40 year old Dean Carlson shot h... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:54:52 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7880&type=News The flood waters have receded, and the clean up has started. And Erie county officials are finding that a lot of homeowners need help. CLICK FOR VIDEO Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:20:07 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7879&type=News Top officials of the Obama administration today began a summer-long tour of rural America. CLICK FOR VIDEO  And the first stop was here in Erie Cou... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:08:49 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7878&type=News A local clergyman is calling on city officials, to create a commission on gun violence.  The main purpose would be to get guns off the streets, and that could lead to tougher gun laws being introduced in the City... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:39:10 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7877&type=News A group called Erie Renewable Energy wants to build a tires to energy plant on the city's east side.  CLICK FOR VIDEOMany ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:17:57 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7876&type=News Vice President  Joe Biden is now on stage, at Erie County's Seneca high schoolHe's in our area touting the Obama administration initiative to expand rural broadband  access.  &nb... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:11:58 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7873&type=News      Bob Root had an unlikely wake-up call this morning. CLICK FOR VIDEO     "I could see [the water ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:26:30 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7872&type=News Heavy rains caused extensive flooding in the City of Erie. CLICK FOR VIDEO  This afternoon, Mayor Joe Sinnott declared a disaster emergency becaus... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:10:07 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7871&type=News There was an apparent murder-suicide in Waterford Tuesday. CLICK FOR VIDEOState Police were called to the scene after a 911 call. Th... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:54:43 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7870&type=News Tuesday's flooding wreaked havoc on both drivers and residents throughout town.  CLICK FOR VIDEOIn fact, Millcreek township has declared a s... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:47:17 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7869&type=News      The Millcreek School District has a finalized budget for the upcoming school year.     The budget tops out at 85.6 million dollars.  Despite initial talks of a ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:13:13 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7868&type=News PA 99 is closed eastbound in Millcreek to Peach Street. PA 97 is closed from the I-90 Interchange east. PA 8 is closed in both directions from Henderson Road to the City of Erie limits.... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:15:48 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7867&type=News Mayor Joe Sinnott has requested non-essential travel to stop in the wake of flash flooding that has overwhelmed storm sewers and stranded cars in low lying areas. You are also being asked not to drive into standing water... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:13:26 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7866&type=News Interchange Road between Peach Street & Route 99 is closed this morning due to flooding. Additional flooding is expected throughout the day. Other reports have been taken for areas that include 38th and Glenw... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:43:03 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7865&type=News The Erie School Board passed their fiscal year 2009-2010 budget Monday night at a special meeting.  CLICK FOR VIDEO  But there remains m... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:13:13 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7864&type=News It's day 5 of the 'Extreme Makeover' construction project.The house, which is being built for Clara Ward, has to be be finished by Thursday.So far, the roofing job is finished and the windows have been instal... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:29:17 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7863&type=News Neighbors are mourning the loss of a young man, killed in a weekend fire.  CLICK FOR VIDEOWhile fire investigators are still looking into ... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:24:57 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7862&type=News Area Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper today said she is convinced health care reform is badly needed. CLICK FOR VIDEO  But she is not sure exactly w... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:15:03 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7861&type=News There was a changing of the guard today at the Crawford County Courthouse. For the first time in nearly 20 years, the county has a new president judge. Judge Anthony Vardaro who has been on the bench since 1992, took ove... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:08:33 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7860&type=News  A young man is dead after a fire early Sunday morning in a Lawrence Park row house.  The fire broke out about 6:00 a.m. at 1077 Newton Ave.  Fire officials say a 19 year old man died in the fire.&... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:23:24 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7859&type=News A bend in the road leaves the "Extreme Makeover" house, officially behind schedule. CLICK FOR VIDEO  "We had ... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:48:24 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7858&type=News There was a big snag Saturday night for the "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" project underway in Erie.  A tractor trailer rolled over just after 7:00 p.m. at a sharp bend on East 18th Street near East Av... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:02:50 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7857&type=News Day 3 was full of action, as 200 children walked in the "Braveheart March," led by "Extreme Makeover" host, Ty Pennington.  It was a lot of standing around and waiting, but Nicholas Maleno say... Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:00:18 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7855&type=News      Hamot Medical Center is in financial talks with the Shriners' Hospital of Erie.     Shriners' faces possible closure and will find out its fate at the Shriners' Nati... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:22:28 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7854&type=News It's been a main topic of discussion in Erie County... how to best prepare students for the high skilled jobs that are expected to be created in this area.  Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:26:47 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7853&type=News Day 2 was a hot one, but Tri-State Moving, Birkmire Trucking and Gannon athletes had smiles on their faces; "it feels great, the family that lives in this house has had some hard times so it's just nice to see ev... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:07:49 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7852&type=News The state's budget crunch is being felt by the Erie Port Authority. CLICK FOR VIDEO  The authority today passed a spending plan for the coming year ... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:18:36 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7851&type=News An Erie man is in custody, after a drug bust on the east side, Friday morning.Police say, thanks to neighbors the suspect is behind bars.Erie police early Friday morning, executed search warrants on two homes... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:17:24 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7850&type=News The discovery of a canoe sparked a four hour search of Lake Erie off Presque Isle today. A boat from Erie's U.S. Coast Guard station and a helicopter from Detroit combed the waters from around 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Presqu... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:10:37 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7847&type=News The Erie County Council Finance Committee met late Thursday afternoon.  The meeting was dominated by two issues.  The first issue had to do with the Convention Center Authority asking County Council to appro... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:21:18 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7846&type=News     At the Weed and Seed Neighborhood Watch meeting this evening, Program Manager Stef Chapman announced plans for an Erie Police Department substation at the former 911 center at East 12th and Parade s... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:17:17 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7845&type=News Today was a dream come true for one very deserving Erie woman; "I'm still floating.  I'm not down to earth yet. You can imagine, I'm floating around up there." Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:49:49 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7844&type=News Air pollution problems are stacking up against Erie Coke.  CLICK FOR VIDEOOne year ago this month,, the company was slapped wi... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:24:12 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7843&type=News Traffic over the upcoming July Fourth holiday weekend may be a little lighter than normal. AAA is predicting travel will drop 2% nationwide. That would mean about 37 million Americans traveling at least 50 miles, down fr... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:33:32 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7842&type=News The Erie Regional Airport Authority hopes to complete all of the property deals it needs for the $80 million runway extension project by the end of the summer. Airport managers today said real estate closings have been c... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:26:52 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7841&type=News As you have probably noticed, hot summer weather is finally here.  And some are concerned that it could lead to more crime.  CLICK FOR VIDEO Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:22:24 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7840&type=News Officials from Millcreek and Erie Water Works are trying to set up a second meeting to talk about a takeover of the Millcreek Water Authority. In May, Erie Water Works offered to run the Millcreek system to end the curre... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:12:29 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7838&type=News Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is in Erie!Clara Ward of 650 East 21st has been chosen.  She runs a youth development and family center out of her home.  But, her home has a cracked foundation, le... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:41:08 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/sports/ Sports en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:00:01 EDT WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7883&type=Sports The Seawolves battled the Trenton Thunder in game 2 of their series.  Mike has highlights of that plus our Athlete of the Week.  CLICK FOR VIDE... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:46:54 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7875&type=Sports The Seawolves battled the Thunder on a wet field Tuesday night.  Mike has the recap.  CLICK FOR VIDEO... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:42:11 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7874&type=Sports Mike has your night's big action in sports.  CLICK FOR VIDEO... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:39:47 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/?type=consumer_alerts Consumer Alerts en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:00:02 EDT WICU12.com http://www.wicu12.com/news/?type=kitchen_door Behind the Kitchen Door en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:00:02 EDT WICU12.com 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. The problem's food temperatures. Some food, like peppers, wer... 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 http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7805&type=kitchen_door    We'll start this week's rundown of perfect inspections at Waldameer Amusement Park in Millcreek. Erie County Health Department inspectors didn't find any health-code issues at Waldameer's Cookie House, Di... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:19:25 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7770&type=kitchen_door    When the health inspector checked out the Arby's on West 12th Street in downtown Erie, they found a total of five critical violations. CLICK... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:55:40 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7769&type=kitchen_door    Let's start this week's list of perfect health inspections in the City of Erie. There wasn't a single health-code violation at the Salvation Army Kitchen on Liberty Street, the Ash Street Market and Quali... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:54:02 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7735&type=kitchen_door    We begin this week's rundown of perfect health inspections on Erie's east side. No violations at Amir Market on East Avenue, Nooryia's Market on East Lake Road, The Huzar Club on East 10th, and the Kentuc... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:53:43 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7734&type=kitchen_door    When the Erie County Health Department inspector checked out the Arby's on West 12th Street in Erie, they found a total of five critical violations. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:50:52 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7695&type=kitchen_door   When the county health inspector checked out the Little Caesar's on West Main Road in North East, they found two critical violations. CLICK FOR VI... Thu, 28 May 2009 01:19:36 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7694&type=kitchen_door     We'll start off this week's list of perfect inspections at the annual Wild Rib Cookoff and Music Festival in downtown Erie. Only one non-critical violation. It came at the Sno-Cone stand. Every othe... Thu, 28 May 2009 12:34:47 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7660&type=kitchen_door    When Erie County Health Department inspectors stopped at the Edinboro Hotel on Meadville Street in Edinboro, they found one critical health-code violation. Thu, 21 May 2009 12:29:47 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7659&type=kitchen_door    Let's begin this week's list of perfect health inspections at downtown Erie's Jerry Uht Park, the home of the Erie Seawolves. Health inspectors didn't find any problems at the Beer Garden, Fun Zone, Sausa... Thu, 21 May 2009 12:01:29 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7614&type=kitchen_door     When Erie County Health Department inspectors checked out the Lakeview Tavern on East Lake Road in Erie, they found two critical violations. The first one's about food temperatures. The inspector sa... Thu, 14 May 2009 01:11:25 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7612&type=kitchen_door    We kick off our Diamond Dish parade in the City of Erie this week. County health inspectors didn't find any health-code violations at Carmen's Cookie Jar on Pandora Drive, Niagara Concession on State Stre... Thu, 14 May 2009 11:45:33 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7567&type=kitchen_door    When the health inspector stopped at the Clubhouse at Presque Isle Downs, they found one critical violation. CLICK FOR VIDEO  It's ... Thu, 07 May 2009 11:46:18 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7565&type=kitchen_door    Let's start in the west county area this week. Erie County Health Department inspectors didn't find any health code violations at Libby's Chowhound Cafe on Rice Avenue in Lake City. Same story at the Coun... Thu, 07 May 2009 11:25:28 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7511&type=kitchen_door    When the health inspector checked out the Ocean Buffet on West Plum Street in Edinboro, they found two critical violations. CLICK FOR VIDEO Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:41:08 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7510&type=kitchen_door 5 NON-CRITICAL VIOLATIONSOcean Buffet. 220 West Plum Street, EdinboroMicrowave has buildup of food debrisWipe down rags not restricted in sanitizer ... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:23:53 EDT http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7509&type=kitchen_door    Let's start our rundown of violation free reports from Erie County Health Department inspectors in the City of Erie. No problems for Skippereno's Pizzeria on West Grandview, and the New Sara's Market on E... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:18:01 EDT