Episode list

Chronicles

Rum Runners Part 1
When Prohibition tried to shut down all access to alcohol, Lake Erie provided a path back to it. What kept the liquor flowing?
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Rum Runners Part 2
As Prohibition continued in the US, inventive characters found paths around the law. Connections deepen between communities on both sides of the lake. Watch part two of Rum Runners. Chronicles is an immersive docuseries exploring the history of the Lake Erie region. Watch and learn as local history comes to life with engaging storytelling and powerful videography during Chronicles on WQLN PBS.
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The Legacy of Charlotte Elizabeth Battles
A beloved community figure and bank owner defied the federal government to support her community during the Great Depression. Charlotte Elizabeth Battles was a woman like no other. The Legacy of Charlotte Elizabeth Battles is the third episode of Chronicles, an immersive docuseries exploring the history of the Lake Erie region. Watch and learn as local history comes to life.
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The Visit

Tue, Oct 25, 2022
Delve into the perplexing tale of Erie's UFO sighting, recounted by eyewitnesses who experienced the unexplainable firsthand. Gathered at the beach for a simple picnic, they found themselves thrust into a realm of uncertainty as a strange light danced across the sky, leaving them questioning the very fabric of reality. Their report to the authorities sparked an investigation by none other than the United States Air Force, under the scrutinizing lens of Project Blue Book. Yet, despite their efforts, the truth remained elusive, shrouded in mystery as the Air Force concluded their findings. But the intrigue doesn't end there! Our conversation touches upon the recent acknowledgment by the U.S. government of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), shedding new light on an age-old enigma. Tune in as we navigate through the shadows of skepticism and belief, exploring the contours of truth in Erie's UFO saga. From skeptics to believers, the debate rages on, leaving us to ponder the cosmic mysteries that linger in our skies.
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Joyce Savocchio: Part II
Part II of an appreciation of Erie's first female City Council Member, City Council President, and thus far only female Mayor, Joyce Savocchio.
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Lake Erie, Our Kin: Part 1
This 2-part documentary film, produced for the Chronicles series, explores the region's complex history with one of the most unique water bodies on planet Earth - Lake Erie - and how our relationship to the lake determines, not just the lake's health, but ultimately our own.
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Lake Erie, Our Kin: Part 2
This 2-part documentary film, produced for the Chronicles series, explores the region's complex history with one of the most unique water bodies on planet Earth - Lake Erie - and how our relationship to the lake determines, not just the lake's health, but ultimately our own.
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Tulio Defeated

Tue, Apr 25, 2023
In 1965, the Erie Democratic Primary between Lou Tullio and Mike Cannavino was a showdown between two of the city's most identifiable politicians. The results and the aftermath ended up effecting the landscape of Erie for a quarter century
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Harry T. Burliegh, Prelude
The life and legacy of Harry T. Burleigh. In this first part, we recount Burleigh's upbringing in Erie as a talented young man living in the shadow of America's Reconstruction.
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