PSAC announces all spring sports postponed : The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) has announced all spring sports will be postponed. They have released the following statement: “In light of the latest news regarding COVID-1…
Breaking: County Executive declares disaster emergency : County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper has declared a disaster emergency in Erie County. Gyms, hair salons, nail salons, spas, concert venues, golf courses, retail facilities, any non-essential business…
Local colleges adjust to COVID-19 : Local colleges and universities are continuing to be affected by the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Students who attend Mercyhurst University are now being told to move off campus in order to help s…
Mid-day fire destroys house in Franklin Township : A mid-day fire destroyed a house in Franklin Township. The fire was on the 8000 block of Gudgeonville Road. Five fire departments responded to the blaze. There was heavy smoke and fire damage to th…
Don’t call 911 if you run out of toilet paper, police say : TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – People in Oregon are being asked not to call 911 if they’ve run out of toilet paper. Over the past week, hordes of shoppers flooded stores across the nation looking…
Pennsylvania Turnpike temporarily will not accept cash to safeguard employee traveler health : The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting motorists that cash will not be accepted at any interchange statewide beginning tonight at 8 p.m. This is a temporary safety measure to keep travele…
Information for Pennsylvania Employees impacted by COVID-19 : If you are employed in Pennsylvania and are unable to work due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for Unemployment or Worker’s Compensation benefits. The Department of Labor & Industry will…
Rosie the Riveter Sign Reminds you to Stay Healthy During Coronavirus Pandemic : The sign is located on American Tinning & Galvanizing on W. 12th St. in the City of Erie.
Millcreek Mall to Close Monday Due to Governor's Order : It comes after Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf issued an order requiring non-essential businesses close for the next 14 days.
Pa. House Adopts Temporary Rule Change Allowing Members to Vote Remotely : House lawmakers passed a rule change, allowing members to vote on Bills before the House or Committees without actually being on the House floor.
All Pa. Driver License Centers to Close; Expiration Dates Extended for Vehicle Registrations, Inspections : Expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, and safety and emission inspections will also be extended.
Erie County Suspends Current Trial Term : In order to practice social distancing and keep prospective jurors and everyone in the courtroom safe, criminal trials will not be held until at least April.
Governor orders COVID-19 shutdown across Pennsylvania : The statewide shutdown of all nonessential businesses will start at midnight and last for at least two weeks. Restaurants are urged only to remain open for carry-out and delivery orders.
Pa. Gov. Orders All Restaurants, Bars in Five Counties to Close Dine-in Facilities : Businesses that offer carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverage service may continue to serve customer, but eating and drinking inside restaurants and bars is temporarily prohibited.
Coronavirus Updates: Disaster emergency declared in Erie County; Pa. non-essential businesses ordered to shut down : Follow the latest on the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Northwest Pennsylvania Maple Syrup Producers hosts 16th annual Maple Taste and Tour : Folks had the opportunity to enjoy some sweet treats on a cool late winter day. It’s the 16th annual Maple Syrup Producers Association Maple Taste and Tour. The tour allows residents to sampl…
Ohio closes bars, dine-in restaurants amid spread of coronavirus; carry-out, delivery still available : COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine announced Sunday afternoon that all restaurants and bars will close for the immediate future to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. All restau…
Going green and clean: tips for cleaning the air at home : Laura Browning is a busy mom of two who can’t slow down when the family feels rundown. “Kids always seemed to be sick, runny noses,” said Laura Browning, a busy mother of two chil…
Republican Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai under fire : Republican Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai is getting blamed for putting politics before pandemic. House Democratic Leader Representative Frank Dermody says Turzai is ignoring medical advice…
Scholastic releases free daily courses for kids stuck home amid coronavirus school closures : Each day of content is filled with exciting articles and stories, videos, and fun learning challenges. The students can even go on virtual field trips or meet best-selling authors.
COVID-19 impacts church services : Many churches in Erie have canceled Sunday mass to prevent COVID-19 from possibly spreading. Some even opting for a live streaming instead of a face to face service, but not all. Not all churches h…
Pa. Department of Education Addresses Student Instruction During COVID-19 School Closures : Governor Tom Wolf announced Friday all Pennsylvania schools will close for two weeks starting Monday, March 16.
Store shelves wiped clean? Here’s how you can make homemade hand sanitizer : Store shelves all over the Richmond area are being wiped clean of disinfectant products in the midst of the rapid spreading COVID-19 virus, including products like hand sanitizer.
Pres. Trump says he took test for coronavirus : WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump said during a press conference Saturday that he took a test for COVID-19 coronavirus and is awaiting results. The White House announced Saturday that it is now con…
Easing anxiety over coronavirus concerns : KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As more information is learned regarding the coronavirus pandemic, feelings of stress and anxiety about the virus can take a toll on mental health. We consulted an e…
Taco Bell prepares to operate as drive-thru, delivery-only restaurant as COVID-19 spreads : UNITED STATES (WJW) — Taco Bell is preparing its chains with the resources to operate as drive-thru and delivery-only restaurants, if necessary, amid the coronavirus outbreak. Taco Bell says t…
Residents celebrate Saint Patrick’s day without the annual parade : Today many were expected to hit State Street for the 2020 Saint Patrick’s Day parade. However, many major cities across the country canceled the events due to the possibility of spreading COV…
UPMC Details COVID-19 Testing Information, Visitor Restrictions : UPMC has developed a test for the novel coronavirus. It is also temporarily limiting visitors to lower the possibility of exposure to illness.
Wegmans Implements Operational Changes, Product Purchase Limits in Response to COVID-19 : Stores are temporarily changing the way they do business in response to the coronavirus.
Giant Eagle Modifies Hours, Limits Quantities Amid Coronavirus Pandemic : Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets will open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m., seven days a week, starting Sunday.
Students and parents react to Pennsylvania school closings : Governor Tom Wolf announcing today that all Pennsylvania K-12 schools will be closed starting Monday. JET 24 Action News’ Starr Bodi spoke to residents and students about the decision. No con…
Local businesses in Erie impacted by COVID-19 : A change of work flow is happening for businesses of all types due to COVID-19. Typically, this is the time of year where small businesses get to feel excited about a boost of income coming in afte…
Erie County Public Library closes all locations : Erie County Public Library will close all locations as of Saturday, March 14, following direction from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. The locations will remain closed until Sunday, March 29.…
Pres. Trump says he took test for coronavirus : WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump said during a press conference Saturday that he took a test for COVID-19 coronavirus and is awaiting results. The White House announced Saturday that it is now con…
Picasso’s to host a food give-a-way : Beginning Sunday morning at 11am, Picasso.s Sandwich Shop, located at in the Millcreek Plaza off Interchange Road will give away pasta and toilet paper while supplies last. According to Ray Stolz, …
In case you missed it: Gannon and Mercyhurst shift to online classes : Local colleges are making changes in wake of COVID-19. Both Gannon and Mercyhurst University announced recently that they will be shifting to online classes. Gannon President Dr. Keith Taylor said …
Pennsylvania PUC Prohibits Utility Terminations : The moratorium will remain in place for as long as the Proclamation of Disaster, issued by Gov. Tom Wolf on March 6, remains in effect.
House passes coronavirus relief bill after Trump announces his support : By Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Ted Barrett and Phil Mattingly, CNN The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan legislative package in response to the spread of coronavirus in the early hours...
Police Patrols Planned for St. Patrick's Day Holiday; PennDOT Warns Against Driving Under Influence : Pennsylvania State Police and local police will be looking for impaired drivers throughout the weekend.
Local businesses in Erie impacted by COVID-19 : A change of work flow is happening for businesses of all types due to COVID-19. Typically, this is the time of year where small businesses get to feel excited about a boost of income coming in afte…
General McLane School District conducts deep clean of classrooms : One local school district was busy cleaning its classrooms today. The General McLane school district was “deep cleaning” today. A decision that was made even before the governor shut do…
Erie County Courthouse makes adjustments due to COVID-19 : The Erie County court system is also taking precautions due to COVID-19. Right now, the county is in the middle of a trial term. Starting on Monday, instead of calling 150 to 200 jurors, the county…
Child Development Centers cancelling Head Start Monday classes : Child Development Centers, Inc. (CDC) has announced they will not hold Head Start classes on Monday, March 16th at any of its sites in Venango, Crawford and Erie Counties to further evaluate the la…
Erie County Public Library cancelling all programming through the end of March : Erie County Public Library Director Blane Dessy has released the following statement regarding the COVID-19 pandemic: “Following the library trend in the fight to prevent patron exposure, and the e…
Complete list of Erie events cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 fears : Here is a complete list of all events and activities around the Erie region that have been cancelled due to fears of COVID-19. The Hagen History Center has decided to postpone the upcoming Speaker …
Breaking: Governor Wolf announces K-12 Pennsylvania schools to close for 10 days : Governor Tom Wolf has announced all K-12 Pennsylvania schools will close for 10 business days starting Monday, March 16th. Governor Wolf made the following statement: “We understand tha…
Pres. Trump declares virus pandemic a national emergency : Lawmakers from both parties expressed alarm at the U.S. response, and especially over how few patients have been tested.
Pennsylvania Gov. Orders K-12 Schools Closed for 2 Weeks Starting Monday : The closure will last for 10 business days and is effective Monday, March 16.
Second Harvest Food Bank Prepares for Coronavirus : The Second Harvest will continue to prepare and serve the Erie community with the spread of coronavirus.
Law enforcement using virtual reality for training : Local law enforcement officers and cadets are now using virtual reality to train for the future. Mercyhurst Police Academy’s new virtual reality simulator replicates real-life situations that…
Rolling Fields taking extra precautions due to COVID-19 concerns : Rolling Fields Living Center in Meadville is also following guidelines from the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Officials saying that they are not holding any events that would bring…
Complete list of Erie events cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 fears : Here is a complete list of all events and activities around the Erie region that have been cancelled due to fears of COVID-19. The Hagen History Center has decided to postpone the upcoming Speaker …
Doctors share advice for anyone who believes they may have COVID-19 : Not sure what to do if you believe you may have the COVID-19 virus? Or have visited an area with confirmed cases? The best advice is this. If you are feeling mild symptoms, you may be better off st…
County Executive issues $50,000 ordinance for COVID-19 funding : Erie County continues to work toward combating COVID-19 in our community. Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper issuing an ordinance of $50,000 to be used in response to COVID-19 in Erie County. T…
Erie City and County officials hold news conference to address COVID-19 concerns : Despite no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Erie County, city and county officials held a joint news conference earlier Thursday to answer any concerns. City and county officials tell us they are con…
How does weather affect the spread of coronavirus COVID-19? : (WCMH) — The start of fall through the end of spring is typically viewed as “flu season.” But, does weather really play a role in the flu or the spread of novel coronavirus?…
Residents will begin receiving 2020 Census questionnaires in the mail : Residents should now be receiving an invitation to complete the 2020 census in the mail. The letter that you receive will ask you to go online or use a touch screen phone to complete the census que…
Erie County Health Department to hold news conference on status of coronavirus in Erie County : Erie County Health Department officials have announced they will hold a news conference today to update the community on the status of coronavirus in Erie County. As of this morning, there are stil…
Five New Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Pa.; Statewide Total Increases to 21 : The new cases include four residents from Montgomery County and one resident from Northampton County.
Erie County Health Department releases latest flu numbers : The Erie County Health Department releasing the latest flu numbers for Erie County. For the week of February 23rd through February 29th, the total number of reported cases stood at 473, which resul…
Students React to Edinboro University's Coronavirus Decision : Edinboro University will extend spring break through the week of March 16. Classes will resume during the weeks of March 23 and March 30, but all classes will be online.
Slippery Rock Joins Edinboro University in Modifying Classes Due to Coronavirus Pandemic : Slippery Rock is extending its spring break, which was set to end March 15, by two weeks until March 29. Class will then be held online.
US states race to contain coronavirus as cases exceed 1,000 : “People are really afraid to go to the supermarket. They’re afraid to go to the cleaner,” she said. When her husband made a recent run to a post office, she told him to wear gloves.
U.S. sees 1,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and 30 deaths : As of this morning, the U.S. has topped 1,000 coronavirus cases, along with 30 deaths. That is according to state and local health agencies, governments and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Edinboro University moving classes online temporarily amid coronavirus : Colleges and universities across the country are adjusting their operations as COVID-19 continues to grow and Edinboro has joined the bandwagon. Edinboro University (EU) sent out an email this morn…
Erie VA Screening Veterans, Volunteers and Visitors to Protect Against COVID-19 : Access to the grounds will be temporarily restricted and required to use the main entrance on 38th St. Veterans, volunteers and visitors will be screened using questions.
Edinboro to Take all Classes Online Amid Coronavirus Concerns : Edinboro released its plan for the University Wednesday morning in response to the coronavirus:
Coronavirus spreads in Pennsylvania, as cancellations grow : All people who tested positive live in eastern Pennsylvania, and nearly all are believed to have contracted it by traveling outside the state.
New blood test may predict Alzheimer’s disease : A new technique for blood tests could help researchers detect Alzheimer’s disease before it begins or patients show signs of dementia.
Saint Patrick’s Day parade will go on as scheduled : Despite coronavirus cancellations elsewhere, Erie’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade will go on as scheduled. Organizer Scott Mitchell tells us tonight they will not cancel or postpone this y…
Takeaways from the coronavirus : Despite no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Erie County, health experts from UPMC Hamot and the Erie County Health Department are preparing daily with the latest information and procedures to ensu…
Edinboro University announces coronavirus plans : One local university is announcing their plans as cases of coronavirus continue to pop up throughout Pennsylvania. Edinboro’s president will announce how the school will handle the COVID-19 o…
Changing time and amount of sleep may raise the risk of heart disease : Participants with the most irregular sleep schedules were nearly twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease as those with more regular sleep patterns.
Advocates oppose inmate-made hand sanitizer program : ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York State is combating the shortage of hand sanitizer by producing its down using inmate labor. But some are calling the move labor exploitation. As a response to…
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court Warns of Payment Scam : Commonwealth Court said it will never request payment by credit card, gift card, PayPal or any other means of electronic funds transfer over the phone.
State Police Track Down Truck with Metal Shavings that Flattened Tires in Venango County : Drivers started reporting flattened tires, as well as an unknown substance in the southbound lanes, on State Route 8 to State Police between 7 and 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.
PA House Dems Highlight Voting, Campaign Reform Proposals : There are nine pieces of legislation included in this package that touches mostly on voter access to elections and campaign finance reform.
House Bill 169 introduced to give all PA workers paid sick leave : Government and health officials urge Pennsylvanians that feel sick to stay home. For the many Pennsylvanians without paid sick leave, it can be a huge financial burden. Representative Maria Donatuc…
Saint Vincent Hospital prepares for coronavirus : Steps are being taken to ensure hospitals in Erie County are prepared to care for patients with coronavirus. Doctor Chris Clark, the president of Saint Vincent Hospital, says patients coming into t…
The psychology behind why toilet paper, of all things, is the latest coronavirus panic buy : By Scottie Andrew, CNN Masks were the first to go. Then, hand sanitizers.
UPMC creating their own test for COVID-19 : The coronavirus is as close to Erie as Cleveland, as Ohio’s governor reports three confirmed cases there. UPMC Pittsburgh announced today there has not been a confirmed positive case or presu…
Preparing for your retirement amid coronavirus : It was another startling day on wall street from start to finish where the Dow dumped over 7% of its value with the loss of over 2,000 points. Those losses were based on a drop in oil prices, as we…
JET 24 to air special report ‘Preparing for Coronavirus’ : JET 24 will air a special report on the coronavirus Tuesday during our 5:30 p.m. newscast. “Preparing for Coronavirus” will feature experts from UPMC Hamot and the Erie County…
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Are our pets affected by the coronavirus? : The coronavirus is sweeping the nation. More and more people are being affected every day by the virus. So that brought up the question, are pets affected by the coronavirus? There are precautions …
LECOM students team up with PennDOT to bring awareness to dangers of drowsy driving : Some LECOM students were handing out free cups of coffee today, but the message was more than just an act of kindness. The students went to Coffee Culture to work with PennDOT to remind drivers abo…
State Ag Program Links Surplus Farm Food With Food Banks : Since its inception in 2016, the PASS Program has helped distribute more than 11.4 million pounds of food to families in need across the state.
YourErie to stream LIVE daily update on the coronavirus : Starting today at 3 p.m., JET 24/FOX 66 will feature a LIVE daily update on the coronavirus as a digital daily newscast exclusively on YourErie.com. “Coronavirus: Fact, Not Fiction” wil…
Stock trading halted for 15 minutes over fears of the coronavirus and oil prices : ABC NEWS- Stock trading was halted for 15 minutes Monday after the S&P 500 plummeted more than 7% in the first minutes of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 1,800 point…
Driver crashes vehicle into pole in Sunday evening rollover accident : A speeding car veered off the road, sheared off an electric pole and rolled over. According to Pennsylvania State Police, that is an eyewitness account of an accident that happened Sunday evening o…
A.N.N.A. Shelter in need of trash bag donations : Many of us are getting a head start on our spring cleaning. The A.N.N.A. Shelter is too, but they need your help. For the month of March, the A.N.N.A. Shelter is asking for donations of any unused …
UPMC announces no confirmed or presumed positive cases of coronavirus at any UPMC location : UPMC announced at a news conference in Pittsburgh today that there are currently no confirmed or presumed positive cases of the coronavirus at any UPMC location. UPMC Hamot is working on their own …
Giving Back: Allegheny Food Rescue Program Donates Uneaten Food to Local Nonprofits : Allegheny College student volunteers collect untouched food at the dining hall and donate the food to local nonprofits and churches.
Erie County School Superintendents Detail Coronavirus Preparations : Erie County School Superintendents issued a Statement Monday morning, detailing the district's coronavirus (COVID-19) preparations.
Driver crashes vehicle into pole in Sunday evening rollover accident : A speeding car veered off the road, sheared off an electric pole and rolled over. According to Pennsylvania State Police, that is an eyewitness account of an accident that happened Sunday evening o…