Northwestern Albion Area News

Fill the Boot : Erie Firefighters hit the streets Friday, for their annual 'fill the boot' campaign.

Pictures Found of Local Veterans for Wall of Faces : With the help of Erie News Now viewers, the directors have been in contact with people who knew the veterans and have pictures.

Washington Township Recycling Drop Off Site Closes : The site at the township municipal building on Route 99 was shut down Wednesday.

Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivities : Communities in the greater Erie, Pennsylvania area will light off fireworks, put on parades and host entertainment to celebrate America's Independence Day.

Community college budget hiccup : The debate over the Community College continues locally, even though right now, the plan and application is in the state's hands.

Camp EMS : More than 40 future Emergency Responders spent the week learning more about what it takes to be a Paramedic.

Bomb scare at Erie County Courthouse today : A suspicious backpack creates a scare at the Erie County Courthouse.  Erie County Sheriff, John Loomis, says around 2:30pm, the deputies at the front entrance of the courthouse were told about an unattended package on the front lawn.

Local aviators honored today at EIA : Several local legacies are honored at Erie International Airport today.

'Baby Arch' unveilied in Warren today : A replica of the St. Louis Arch was unveiled today in Warren, reminding the community of a past that may surprise some.

Popular ingredients for a great barbecue : Are you wondering what to stock up on for your barbecues this weekend/July 4th?  Well, JJ's Red Hots, recently featured on Diners, Drive-In's and Dives; released their 4th annual Top Ten Hot Dog Toppings List.

Sweet corn for July 4th? : In a press release from the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB), an informal survey conducted found that there will be some Pennsylvania-grown sweet corn available for consumers to buy and enjoy over the July Fourth holiday, but it may be difficult to find.

33 new officers and rangers in the area : The newest members of law enforcement will soon be hitting the streets.

State police need your help to find a missing man : State Police are hoping for your help in locating a man who is dealing with a medical condition, but does not have his medications with him.

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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permits Issued to Erie, McKean County Businesses : A total of 52 dispensaries will be located throughout the state. Each permit holder can open up to three locations.

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permits Issued to Erie, McKean County Businesses : A total of 52 dispensaries will be located throughout the state. Each permit holder can open up to three locations.

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Canadian Government Approves $1 Billion Lake Erie Connector Project

Drug Overdose Deaths in Erie County Already at Near-Record Number

Champion karate instructor now fights fourteenth cancer diagnosis : Mikki Bort converted her garage in Albion into a martial arts studio in 2001. But seven years later, she began a new fight that forced her outside the dojo when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Information Wanted on Fallen Vietnam Veterans From NW Pennsylvania : There's an effort underway to match the names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall with pictures. It's for a education center that scheduled to be built near the wall.

Republicans reverse healthcare bill! : A major development today in the senate vote on healthcare.  A reversal from the Republican leadership, deciding to postpone the vote!

State faces $1.5 billion budget wall : Little movement on reaching a state budget deal in Harrisburg.

Brig Niagara finally sets sail : After multiple delays, the US Brig Niagara finally set sail.

More information on community college : A Community College in Erie County is now in the hands of the state after the Erie County Council passed a resolution today.

Tragic accident in Crawford County : The Crawford County Coroner has been called to the scene of an apparently fatal car accident in Cussewago Township.

Fast facts about new healthcare bill : As the GOP move into the Senate to 'Repeal and Replace' the Affordable Care Act, they will face some steep challenges from both sides of the aisle today.

Blood needed, especially O-, B and B- : You can help save a few lives today on your lunch hour or after work.  Community Blood Bank is looking for donors for all blood types, but especially negative and 'B' types.

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'Textalyzer' Could Show Police If Driver Was Texting While Driving : What if police officers were able to pull you over and check your phone to see if you had been texting and driving? A device some lawmakers across the country are pushing for, would do just that.

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Human remains found on Lake Erie shoreline : UPDATE, 5:38pm:  The Pennsylvania State Police say that Erie County Coroner, Lyle Cook, determined that the remains found on the shoreline are not that of Karen LeClair.  They say that the remains appear to have been in the water for several months.  While it's determined that the remains are not LeClair's, there has not been a positive identification

Students graduate from Camp Cadet : Jaden Wilkins, 13,  kicked off his summer break a little differently than most of his peers.   'Sit ups, push ups, planks and then you would raise the flag, which each platoon would pick three people to raise the flag,' Wilkins explained.   He is one of more than 80 teenagers who graduated from Camp Cadet Friday.   It's a five-day course packed with intense physical training, classroom instruction and leadership development.   Officers teach each cadet what it's like to work in law enforcement.    'Whether you're a good kid, whether you don't have that good of a background, they'll whip you into shape and you'll leave camp as a new kid,' Wilkins said.   Cadets learn discipline, team work and respect.   Sabrina Hepler, 15, said mastering those skills through Camp Cadet is something that could set any kid a part from the rest.     'Even if you don't want to be a trooper, it just prepares you for lif...

GE hosts STEM program for girls : Erie area middle school girls spend the week learning about all things STEM through a special educational program.

St. Vincent opens new Orthopedic Institute : Erie will soon have a new place to take care of our bad shoulders, knees, and broken bones.

North Korea preparing for another nuclear weapons test : There are increasing indications that North Korea is preparing for another nuclear weapons test.

Local group supports statewide healthcare plan : A group of Erie Residents spend the day urging local legislators to co-sponsor a statewide healthcare bill.

Healthcare bill finally revealed : The Senate Republican Healthcare Bill drawn up in secrecy and kept under lock and key finally revealed.  This sparked protests on Capitol Hill.

Leg Washes Ashore; Coroner Ruling Out Link to Leclair Murder : The Erie County Coroner's Office is finished with the examination of a human leg, that washed up on the Lake Erie shoreline last night. The coroner is ruling out the chance that it may belong to re...

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Airport Master Plan Includes Major Terminal Makeover : A new master plan for Erie International Airport includes a possible mutli-million dollar makeover of the 1950's era terminal.

Human remains found on Lake Erie shoreline : LAKE CITY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that a human leg has been recovered in Lake City along the Lake Erie shoreline.

Monster truck weekend, rain or shine : 10,000 lb. All-Star monster trucks flying through the air... you can see it for yourself this weekend!

Bigfoot in Crawford County? : A Crawford County couple is hoping the Godfather of Bigfoot can help prove what they believe is on their property.  Thomas Biscardi, also known as the Godfather of Bigfoot, just celebrated 50 years of searching for the creature.

Cindy slams the gulf coast : Tropical Storm Cindy has come ashore in the gulf, bringing high winds and heavy rain and weakening to tropical depression Cindy.

Meadville gets grant for small businesses : The Woolen Mill is just one of the businesses adding to the recent revitalization of downtown Meadville.

The Woolen Mill cuts the ribbon! : Downtown Meadville is welcoming a new store.

Healthcare bill update : Today, the nation gets its first look at the much anticipated Senate GOP Healthcare Plan.

Peek'n Peak opens new 'Soaring Eagle' zipline : ERIE, Pa - Have you ever wanted to experience what it's like to soar through the sky? Now you can!

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Trump smokes tobacco industry : Tobacco use across the country continues to decline, but in states across the south and midwest, progress is slow.  The Trump administration and new congress has tobacco interests and anti-smoking groups watching closely.

Helicopter Used Wednesday in Search for Karen Leclair : The woman's husband, Christopher Leclair, reported the 51 year old missing June 11 off the shore of Presque Isle.

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Mercyhurst University hosts cyber security training : ERIE, Pa - Cyber security is a rapidly growing field in which anyone is vulnerable. A special training course brought a wide variety of people together... from folks in finance, to retail, and even government.

Mercyhurst University hosts cyber security training : ERIE, Pa - Cyber security is a rapidly growing field in which anyone is vulnerable. A special training course brought a wide variety of people together... from folks in finance, to retail, and even government.

Mercyhurst University hosts cyber security training : ERIE, Pa - Cyber security is a rapidly growing field in which anyone is vulnerable. A special training course brought a wide variety of people together... from folks in finance, to retail, and even government.

Alabama & Louisiana in 'state of emergency' : A tropical storm, taking aim at the gulf coast, has prompted the governors of Alabama and Louisiana to declare a state of emergency.

Alabama & Louisiana in 'state of emergency' : A tropical storm, taking aim at the gulf coast, has prompted the governors of Alabama and Louisiana to declare a state of emergency.

10 facts about the newly approved Rural Regional College of Northern PA : Now that the RRC's plan has been approved by the PA Secretary of Education, here are 10 facts you should know:

PENNCREST passes tax hike to help balance budget : Homeowners in Crawford County's PENNCREST School District will pay an average of $45 more in property taxes next year. That's after the PENNCREST school board Tuesday voted 6-3, adding the 1.79 mil...

Libre's Law Passes Unanimously in State Senate : The State Senate passed a house bill that would increase the severity of charges for those convicted in animal cruelty cases.

Community college meeting at Girard tonight : It was the second of five meetings called for by Erie County Executive, Kathy Dahlkemper.