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Football Friday Sept. 29th Part One : pFootball Friday Week 6 Ft LeBoeuf upsets Harbor Creek at buzzer plus Ramblers, Lakers and Trojans among other winners/p

Edinboro Fire Sends One to the Hospital : A female was transported to Millcreek Community Hospital after a fire at an Edinboro apartment complex.

Volunteer firefighter recruitment open house : Community members saw if they had what it takes fight fires.

Eriez Magnetics celebrates 75 years of business : It took a team to build a successful business.

Food and clothing drive for Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Virgin Islands : 3.4 million people without power -- that's not just a number to Yarimar Espada.  She's thinking about her mother and sister among that crowd, left with nothing after Hurricane Maria swept through Puerto Rico.  Did you hear something? Or the neighbor or somebody know and go and look for my family please. We don't know if they're alive or not, Espada said, an event coordinator.

Driver Strikes House in Girard : An early morning trip turned disastrous for a Lake City woman. She was eastbound on Middle Road in Girard at about 6 this morning when she swerved to miss an animal in the road. The car left the roadway and struck a house in the 9300 block of Middle Road, causing significant damage to the house and the car. The driver, identified as 19 year old Shania Deckert, was taken to UPMC Hamot for...

Nine Year Old Boy Brings Marijuana to School : Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a drug possession case involving a 9-year-old boy at Maplewood Elementary School.

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Erie Tech. School Board slaps teachers in the face with new admin. wage increase : Last night, the Erie County Technical School Board approved a wage increase plan for administration employees... administration does not include the teachers, who are going into their fourth school year without a contract.

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Chicken Wing Prices Soaring : As you would imagine every Saturday and Sunday during football season people are packing bars and restaurants looking for their favorite football snack. However, with the demand so high, chicken wi...

Veteran walks 30 miles carrying an American flag : A local veteran marched 30 miles to honor the men and women serving.

No tax increase in proposed 2018 budget : Erie County taxpayers will not pay any more in property taxes if County Council approves the 2018 proposed budget, but the proposed budget has another perk...  it's projecting a million dollars in savings next year.

Will 'taking a knee' go local? : Talks surrounding the NFL National Anthem Controversy continuing, especially heading into Friday night high school football.  We've seen many displays of public protest by athletes in the NFL over the last week.  That leads us to wonder, will high-schoolers follow suit?

Tom Price resigns after flight cost investigation announcement : You may have heard about Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's request for a government plane for his honeymoon.  EPA Director Scott Pruitt's use of chartered flights and government planes that cost taxpayers $58,000.

Gaudenzia receives $2.5 million grant : A local drug and alcohol treatment house is celebrating their one-year anniversary with a large grant from the federal government.  Gaudenzia House of Healing works with women and their children facing addiction issues.

Suicide prevention walk this weekend at Presque Isle : You can take a step to help bring an end to suicide by taking part at an annual event.  The 'Out of the Darkness Walk' returns to Presque Isle this weekend.

EMTA increases prices : On Sunday, October 1st, the EMTA cash fare will jump by ten cents to $1.55.

Erie Otters detect changes, starting tomorrow : Erie Otters hockey season kicks off tomorrow, but before you head to Erie Insurance Arena, keep in mind their new security measures.

State Department Secretary visits Erie to check out technology start-up's : The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development visit Erie for a technology tour.

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Local Boating Season Coming to an End : It is now the beginning of the end of the local boating season.

Lilly Broadcasting member in Puerto Rico shares stories of Hurricane Maria's aftermath : A member of our Lilly Broadcasting team on the ground in Puerto Rico says he's still without electricity one week after Hurricane Maria ravaged the island.

Erie County Tech. discusses administration pay raises : The Joint Operating Committee for the Erie County Technical School met this evening. On the agenda, a pay raise for the administration. Meantime, the school's teachers are going into their fourth school year without a contract.

St. Vincent and LECOM merge for home health care : Two major organizations joining together as one.  The goal?  To provide more effective and efficient home health and hospice services to the community.

Meadville Library System celebrates employees : Employees of the Meadville Library System are celebrating the careers of two remarkable workers.  Patricia Baussman is being honored for working in the library for 60 years.  She started in September of 1957; fellow employees say she is a wonderful friend and co-worker.

Statewide day of action leads to rally outside of Congressman Kelly's office : A rally was held today of Congressman Mike Kelly's office. The rally was organized by PA Resist, a statewide group of organizations fighting the Trump administration policies.

Health Choices Behavioral Health Program celebrates today... : Erie County is honoring two decades of the work being done for people living with mental health illnesses. County officials outside the courthouse this morning to celebrate the success of the separation of physical and mental health services in the state's Health Choices Behavioral Health Program.

Take a tour of the Second Harvest art exhibit : The Second Harvest Food Bank in Erie has provided food to those in need since 1982. Tonight, they are commemorating their 35th anniversary in a unique way.  Second Harvest created a multimedia art exhibition called, 'Hunger and Resilience'.

Boscov's hosts singer Debby Boone for grand opening next weekend : Erie's newest department store wants to light up your life in a big way. Boscov's is getting ready to open its new store in the Millcreek Mall.

You're invited to Albion's community garden harvest : The Albion community will be celebrating the harvest from the community garden and you're invited. The community garden on 3rd Street in Albion is ready to be harvested.

Teachers at Erie County Technical School still without contract : Thursday September 28, 2017 - The Joint Operating Committee for the Erie County Technical School is expected to vote on administrative pay increase, while the union hopes they hold off for one more month.

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Erie County Controller calls bidding process for Dahlkemper program 'unlawful' : Erie County's top financial watchdog is calling a move by the county executive 'unlawful.'

GE India deal full steam ahead : September 27, 2017 - It looks as if its all systems go for General Electric's $2.5 billion deal in India.

New regulations in PA horse racing : Three new regulations are in effect to strengthen the integrity of Pennsylvania's equine racing industry.  The Pennsylvania Horse Racing commission outlines serious consequences for trainers, veterinarians, and owners who violate these new regulations.

Large Spectrum of issues with the cable company's switch to all-digital : As we first reported two weeks ago, Spectrum cable is making an all-digital switch.  Customers are required to pay up in order to keep their channels.

Golden Apple Awards 2017-2018 : A new school year is well underway and that means it's almost time to return to the classroom to present great teachers the Golden Apple Award.  Once again this year, JET 24 News Director, Lou Baxter, will be returning to school to help you pay tribute to teachers that make a difference.

Sara's 37th season comes to a close on Saturday : Sara's restaurant is going out with a bang this year, thanks to Mother Nature.  It was a rainy start to the 37th season, but Owner Sean Candela says they had a good year, overall.  And, while he typically sees crowds taper off toward the end of September, the last few days have been as busy as a hot summer night.

Voices for Independence moves in to new location : Voices for Independence is making the big move this week to its new facility in Millcreek.  Today, staff is moving boxes, shelving and putting the final touches on their new space.

New Veteran Affairs Office in Erie : Erie County veterans have a new space to go to voice any issues.  The ribbon is cut on the new Veteran Affairs Office at the Erie County Courthouse.

Tech savvy hunters, we have good news! : Pennsylvania hunters looking to incorporate more technology into their technique are in luck.  The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved a measure allowing additional electronic devices while hunting.

Ditching backpacks for drones at REACH charter school : Students are celebrating the new school year by ditching backpacks for drones.  The kids at REACH Cyber Charter School are getting hands-on with STEM projects.

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Stink Bugs Are Back and Looking to Hibernate in Your Home : Those annoying stink bugs are back, and they may be trying to get into your house for the winter.

Pennsylvania LCB donates record-breaking $720 million : The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today released unaudited financial results for fiscal year 2016-17 that reflect record retail sales of $2.53 billion (including liquor and sales taxes), a $95.5 million or 3.9 percent increase over the prior year and previous retail sales record.

India may back out of multi-million dollar deal with GE : India's willingness to look at electric powered locomotives could be a real jolt to General Electric's massive $2.5 billion deal there.  According to multiple reports from the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, India could be looking to back away from a General Electric deal that would build 1,000 diesel locomotives and a plant there.

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87 Workers at Chautauqua County Manufacturer to Lose Jobs : The company, which has headquarters in Germany, manufacturers automotive cables for data transmission for NAFTA customers.

Family and Community Members Remember Karen Leclair : More than three months after her murder, the community gathered to take back the site of violence, for Karen Leclair.

As opioid crisis grows in rural areas, Crawford County leaders debate solutions : Crawford County President Judge Anthony Vardaro has been on the bench for 26 years. He estimates between 85-90 percent of the people in his courtroom charged with drug crimes were addicted. 'Normal...

Major Improvement Project at Chapman State Park : A major improvement project is now underway at Chapman State Park is Warren County.

Comments from GE and UE 506 on their failed negotiations : Locomotive production in Erie will be moved to Fort Worth, Texas and 575 jobs eliminated locally.  This coming after General Electric and UE Local 506 failed to reach an agreement during decision bargaining.

German-based grocery store to move in to West Erie Plaza : Progress is moving slowly but surely for grocery store plans in the West Erie Plaza as Millcreek Township approves German-based grocery store, Lidl.

Erie Times News raises Sunday paper price by 50% : The price of a single copy of the Erie Times News Sunday Edition is going up by 50%.  This is the first increase to the Sunday paper since 2013.

Prayer Vigil, Karen Leclair : It was a tragedy that stunned the nation.  Tonight, family and friends are remembering the life of Karen Leclair.

County Executive releases statement after decision bargaining : After months of delays and negotiations, and finally coming to no resolution, Kathy Dahlkemper tells us what she thinks about GE Transportation's decision to remove locomotive production from their Erie location.

Great Lakes Sports Festival hits the Convention Center this weekend : The Great Lakes Sports Festival is coming back for another year, and the best of the best will compete for some top trophies.

Take Back the Site vigil for Karen Leclair tonight : The community will come together tonight to remember the life of an Albion woman.  51-year-old Karen Leclair was reported missing on Sunday, June 11th.  Then, on July 4th, her body was found in Lake Erie near Dunkirk, New York.

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Erie 9-year-old Asks for Hurricane Relief Items Instead of Birthday Gifts : The events of Hurricane Irma captivated many across the nation and world, including a nine-year-old in Erie. So much so, that for her birthday party this summer, she told her friends, forget about ...

Deadline passes in decision bargaining between GE Transportation and union : The deadline passes, and no agreement is reached in the effort to keep jobs at the GE plant in Lawrence Park.

Edinboro University: 'What to do with a man on horseback?' : EDINBORO, Pa. -- As the nation discusses freedom of speech and forms of expression, Edinboro University held a discussion on Confederate monuments.

125th Fish & Boat Commission meets, fisherman may see possible increases : The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is looking at some major cuts to stay afloat.

'Water Dance' to be held at Ambassador Center : A group of Erie residents stepping up to the plate to help with Harvey and Irma relief efforts.  Organizers are collecting a variety of items, including non-perishable food, water, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene items.  These items can be dropped off at a number of locations across Erie County.

Erie County Prison body cam's successful : Law enforcement officers wearing body cameras is a widely debated topic across the country.  However, guards at the Erie County Prison are now using body cameras and they say they're an asset.

Investigators shut down $1.6 million meth. network operating via mail : Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro says investigators shut down an interstate methamphetamine network worth $1.6 million.

AT&T to aid victims of Hurricane Maria : AT&T came up with a way to let friends and family members know if their loved ones in Puerto Rico are safe.

Open-panel discussion at EUP tonight : Another controversial topic is coming to Edinboro University, and you're invited to learn more.  'After Charlottesville' is an open-panel discussion on historical, artistic, and other issues surrounding Confederate monuments.