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State Police Warn of New Phone Scam in Crawford County : Pa. State Police have received several complaints from residents who have received a phone call from someone stating they were from Meadville Police or Meadville State Police.

Presidential Debate: Reaction From Union City : Voter registration is nearly balanced in the Union City area between Republicans and Democrats. Erie News Now found out that people from each party thought both debate participants behaved badly.

C-SPAN Political Editor Steve Scully Says He's Ready to Moderate the Next Political Debate : The Erie native hopes the town hall format will make for a more policy oriented discussion

Lawmakers react to unruly presidential debate : The first of three presidential debates between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden quickly deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos.

Ford recalls over 700,000 vehicles because backup cameras can go dark : Ford is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles in North America because the backup cameras can show distorted images or suddenly go dark.

Mercyhurst University political science students react to Tuesday evening’s Presidential Debate : It was a heated Presidential debate, giving way to a main discussion with young voters at Mercyhurst University. From the start, it was a contentious debate, filled with personal attacks and little…

Record turnout: 1.8 million have already voted in presidential election : WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — With a divisive battle between President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden coupled with enhanced early voting options due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we&#82…

Preparations for Erie’s community college move in a positive direction : Preparations for Erie’s community college move in a positive direction. During the college’s special meeting, board members met with Elizabeth Bolden, President of the Pennsylvania Comm…

Sara’s officially closes for the 2020 season : The weather has finally started to turn toward autumn, and so has a local favorite. In a sure sign that Fall is finally here, Sara’s at the entrance of Presque Isle has officially called it a…

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center displays pink ribbon to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month : A hospital and cancer center have teamed up to shine a light on Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year UPMC Hamot finds a way to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On September 30th, the …

Tracking the Tropics: Development possible in Caribbean later this week or this weekend : The tropics have been quiet for a week now but they may soon be heating back up again with development possible as early as this weekend.

Tracking the Tropics: Development possible in Caribbean later this week or this weekend : The tropics have been quiet for a week now but they may soon be heating back up again with development possible as early as this weekend.

Tracking the Tropics: Development possible in Caribbean later this week or this weekend : The tropics have been quiet for a week now but they may soon be heating back up again with development possible as early as this weekend.

Erie County now on drought watch : Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) moved Erie County to drought watch. There are now 29 counties on drought watch: Armstrong, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cam…

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High school students learn about different forms of government at 5th annual Youth Civic Engagement Symposium : High school students are getting the chance to learn about different forms of government. Erie Together, Gannon University and Senator Toomey’s Office have joined together to host the 5th ann…

Commission on Presidential Debates to make format changes following first Trump-Biden debate : The Commission on Presidential Debates says it’s adding new “tools to maintain order” to the upcoming debates following the first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee…

Voluntary 10-Digit Dialing for Local Calls in 814 Area Code Begins October 3 : The start of voluntary 10-digit dialing marks the next major step toward the start of the new 582 'overlay' area code.

Red Panda Cub Joins Erie Zoo Family : A cub born in June at the Knoxville Zoo joined a cub born at the Erie Zoo in July.

McDowell's Heubel Opens Eyes for First Time Since Friday : Johnny's mother posted the update on social media, saying he had opened his eyes for about one minute.

Crawford County Restaurant Owners Demand 100% Seating Capacity : Restaurant and tavern owners in Crawford County aired their frustrations and concerns at a meeting before government officials today.

First Trump vs Biden Debate - Will Erie Voters Watch? : The presidential candidates face off before a divided nation. Will the first debate change the minds of any voters?

Fort Leboeuf Middle School to close for five days due to probable COVID-19 cases : Fort Leboeuf Middle School will close its doors for five days due to probable COVID-19 cases. In a letter that was sent out to faculty and families, Fort Leboeuf Superintendent Rick Emmerick announ…

Trump tries to turn first presidential debate into a campaign rally by talking over Biden and steamrolling moderator : By Maeve Reston and Stephen Collinson, CNN President Donald Trump launched an immediate attempt to dominate his Democratic rival Joe Biden in their crucial first debate on Tuesday, seeming to...

Blood Watch: All blood types at critically low or low levels; blood bank urging people to donate : Once again it has been a rough week for the folks at the Community Blood Bank and they are hoping you can help make this week better. Here are the currently blood supply levels: The blood bank is o…

Coronavirus surge: When will the fall COVID-19 spike hit? : According to most experts, this “second wave” could arrive as early as October and hit its peak in December.

Where to Get Children Tested for Covid-19 : Many local pharmacies and testing sites will not test children under the age of 18.

Erie County Coronavirus Cases Increase by 11; Crawford County Reports 3 New Cases; Warren County Adds Single Case : In all, there are 988 new coronavirus cases in the state, increasing the total to 157,814 cases as of Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Erie County Coronavirus Cases Increase by 11; Crawford County Reports 3 New Cases; Warren County Adds Single Case : In all, there are 988 new coronavirus cases in the state, increasing the total to 157,814 cases as of Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Erie County Coronavirus Cases Increase by 11; Crawford County Reports 3 New Cases; Warren County Adds Single Case : In all, there are 988 new coronavirus cases in the state, increasing the total to 157,814 cases as of Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Erie County Coronavirus Cases Increase by 11; Crawford County Reports 3 New Cases; Warren County Adds Single Case : In all, there are 988 new coronavirus cases in the state, increasing the total to 157,814 cases as of Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Erie County Coronavirus Cases Increase by 11; Crawford County Reports 3 New Cases; Warren County Adds Single Case : In all, there are 988 new coronavirus cases in the state, increasing the total to 157,814 cases as of Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Biden to Tour Eastern Ohio, Western Pa. by Train Wednesday; Erie Not Among Stops : The 'Build Back Better Express' train tour will begin in Cleveland at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday.

United States Labor Secretary Visits Erie : Erie businesses, in the midst financial struggle, may soon be getting a boost. That's if Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia's announcement of new federal grants make good on it's intention.

COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit Makes Stops in Erie County Tuesday : CATE will be in Erie until 1 p.m. Tuesday and then it will travel to Corry.

Stimulus check, $600-per-week jobless benefit included in new virus aid proposal : WASHINGTON — House Democrats unveiled a scaled-back $2.2 trillion aid measure Monday in an attempt to boost long-stalled talks on COVID-19 relief, though there was no sign of progress in continuing…

House holds hearing on Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness : Small business owners who took forgivable loans during the pandemic are warning Congress they’re going to be saddled with debt and paperwork — they say — is too complicated.

Report: Majority of Small Business Owners Say More Federal Help Needed : The survey, conducted by PNC Bank, also revealed that just one in every five small business owners are optimistic about the economy.

Outdoor Dining vs. Indoor Dining: How to Lower COVID-19 Risk : Indoor dining and outdoor dining both share health risks, but they aren't the same.

Sec. Tom Ridge Talks About Backing Biden, the Debate, Vote Counting and SCOTUS Nomination : Former PA Governor Ridge sounds off on a number off issues surrounding the upcoming presidential election. He talked with Erie News Now Lisa Adams.

World War II Fleet Submarine Coming to Erie for Drydock Maintenance : It will be arriving at Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair in a few weeks.

Erie Company Receives $100K Investment to Help Create Jobs : State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro says that jobs like what Decontamination Specialty Equipment offers are exactly what the Erie economy needs.

Wolf Admin. Joins Campaign to Reduce Stigma of Substance Use Disorder : The Wolf Administration is launching a new campaign to reduce the stigma of substance use disorder. This is the latest effort in the fight to curb the opioid epidemic.

Race of Champions Lake Erie Speedway Action : Sunday Race of Champions action at Lake Erie Speedway.

Race of Champions Lake Erie Speedway Action : Sunday Race of Champions action at Lake Erie Speedway.

More products added to FDA hand sanitizer recall list : Many of the recalled products contain methanol or 1-propanol, which are very dangerous.

More products added to FDA hand sanitizer recall list : Many of the recalled products contain methanol or 1-propanol, which are very dangerous.

Trump’s former campaign manager hospitalized in Florida after threats to harm himself : FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Brad Parscale has been hospitalized after he threatened to harm himself, according to Florida police and campaign offic…

Another federal judge orders stop to Postal Service cuts : A federal judge in Philadelphia joined others Monday in ordering a halt to recent Postal Service cuts that critics say are causing mail delays and threatening the integrity of the presidential elec…

NYT/Siena Poll: Voters weigh in on Presidential race, next Supreme Court Justice and pandemic : LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10)- As the country prepares for the first presidential debate Tuesday, September 29 Democratic candidate Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump 49-41 according to a New York…

How to watch the first presidential debate : For the first time, President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will go face-to-face in a presidential debate on Tuesday.

Mayfield leads Browns to first winning record since 2014 : Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for two more, Garrett had a key sack and the Browns moved over .500 for the first time since 2014 with a 34-20 win Sunday over the Washington

Indians rally past Pirates, will host Yankees in playoffs : Carlos Santana had four RBIs and delivered a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh inning as the Indians rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Sunday to gain home-field advantage for their AL w

Bills rally to beat Rams 35-32 after blowing 25-point lead : Two second-half turnovers led to the Los Angeles Rams rallying from a 25-point deficit, but Allen bailed the Bills out by completing a 3-yard pass to tight end Tyler Kroft with 15 seconds remaining to

Bills rally to beat Rams 35-32 after blowing 25-point lead : Two second-half turnovers led to the Los Angeles Rams rallying from a 25-point deficit, but Allen bailed the Bills out by completing a 3-yard pass to tight end Tyler Kroft with 15 seconds remaining to

Steelers stay perfect, keep Texans winless in 28-21 victory : Slicing into the backfield relentlessly, the Steelers put the clamps on the Texans in the second half to rally for a 28-21 victory that pushed them to 3-0 for the first time in a decade.

Fort LeBoeuf Stays Unbeaten Behind 48-14 Win Over Girard : High school football: Fort LeBoeuf 48 – Girard 14

Mercyhurst Prep Edges Fairview 35-28 : High school football: Mercyhurst Prep 35 – Fairview 28

Second stimulus checks: Pelosi optimistic sides can agree on new aid package : House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed optimism Sunday that she and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin can reach a deal on a stimulus package that many expect to include another round of $1,200 direct…

Trump’s pick to lead Homeland Security pressed on origins of family-separation policy : EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — The Trump administration’s family-separation policy was second on a list of options to quickly respond to the “border surge of illegal immigration…

The Red Cross Links Increase House Fire Fatalities To Space Heaters : The Red Cross is raising awareness about space heater safety.

Tom Ridge Announces He's Voting for Biden : Tom Ridge says he is voting for Biden in 2020 Election.

Friday Night Lights 9/25/2020 Part 1- High School Football Week Three : McDowell 24- Cathedral Prep 10 Harbor Creek 34- General McLane 7 Northwestern 20- Cochranton 0 Corry 13- North East 10 (F/OT) Iroquois 35- Union City 28 Eisenhower 56 – Seneca 6

Congressman Mike Kelly releases statement on nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court : On September 26th, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court of the United States. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly…

Amy Coney Barrett: 5 things to know about Trump’s Supreme Court nominee : Barrett, 48, was previously considered as a finalist for Trump’s second nomination to the high court, which eventually went to Justice Brett Kavanaugh. A devout Catholic mother of seven, she is a f…

Senate Democrats warn Affordable Care Act is in jeopardy with Ginsburg replacement : While the nation awaits to learn who President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court will be, Senate Democrats this week are on the defensive fighting to protect the Affordable Care Act.

Free PPE Kits Given Out : Gateway Healthcare partnered with the Latino Connection to educate people on whole body health and pass out PPE kits.

Local Leaders Release Statements Following SCOTUS Pick : Senator Pat Toomey and Representative Mike Kelly release statements following. President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Area golf courses see increase in revenue due to busy summer season : Many people are picking up new hobbies during the COVID-19, and that has helped one sport grow for people of all ages. Golf is a sport that requires a lot of patience. With not much else to do, man…

Salvation Army getting prepared for holiday fund raising efforts : The Erie Chapter of the Salvation Army is already getting ready for Christmas fund raising. Officials say they have made many adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food pantry distributions are…

Trial date moved for man accused of fatally shooting manager of Edinboro Wendy’s : The trial date for the man accused of fatally shooting a Wendy’s manager is moved to March. Erie County President Judge John Trucilla has issued an order to have the date moved from this Dece…

Erie County Election Board announces $148,000 grant : The Erie County Board of Elections announced that it was notified Friday that a grant totaling $148,729 was awarded to the board from the Center for Tech and Civic Life. Chairman Carl Anderson III …

Weekend festival food fair in North East aims to help area veterans : If you support our veterans and you like fair food, you’ll need to pay attention to this! A festival food fair called Embracing Our Veterans is taking place this weekend at Gravel Pit Park in…

Bicyclist seriously injured in Friday afternoon Girard crash : One person is seriously injured after being hit by a car Friday afternoon. Pennsylvania State Police responded to the accident just before 4:00 p.m. Friday afternoon on Route 20 in Girard. Accordin…

State Police Investigating After Suspect Asks 12 Year Old to Send Nude Photos on Snapchat : The suspect then asked the girl to send nude photos over Snapchat and wanted to meet her eventually in the future, State Police said.

Trump rallies flout virus rules, Pennsylvania governor warns : Wolf, a Democrat, in a strongly worded statement, criticized Trump and asked the Republican president to ensure Saturday's rally abides by guidance designed to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Ginsburg becomes first woman to lie in state : Late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman and person of Jewish faith to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday.

Week 3 High School Football Schedule : Here's a look at the high school football games for week 3.

Introducing Pennie, PA’s New State-Based Health Insurance Marketplace : Starting November 1st, Pennsylvanians will no longer be purchasing health insurance from healthcare.gov. Instead, they’ll be utilizing the new state-based marketplace called Pennie.

Newsfeed Now: Ginsburg becomes first woman to lie in state at US Capitol, protests continue across the country : Weekdays at 10:30 a.m. CST/11:30 a.m. EST, Newsfeed Now will be streaming the top stories in the U.S. utilizing our newsrooms across the country. If you miss the live report, you’ll be able to see …

Erie Philharmonic String Quartet performing outside Erie County Health Department for Creative Arts Say Thank You Week : There was some musical fun happening on Erie’s Bayfront Friday afternoon. The Erie Philharmonic String Quartet played outside of the Erie County Health Department. This performance is a thank…

Restaurant Owner Hoping for More Business After Local District Increases Fan Capacity : The Iroquois School District will be allowing 750 fans to attend tonight's football game. A local restaurant owner hopes that increase will also lead to more customers through his doors.

Erie News Now Washington Bureau provides Presidential Debate reporting : Erie News Now provides reporting focused on elected representatives in Congress.

Beer Cans Dropped from Amish Buggy Lead to Underage Drinking Charges : Troopers stopped the buggy at Bolas and Hilton Rd. in Bloomfield Township around 4:59 p.m.

Bizzarro introduces resolution designating Nov. 22 as Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day : State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro introduced a resolution in the PA House of Representatives designating November 22nd as Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day. According to a news release, Bizzarro…

AG Shapiro tells Federal Appeals Court states must be able to regulate price gouging : HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Attorney General Josh Shapiro is fighting to protect consumers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country by urging a federal appeals court in Kentucky to reverse a l…

No Dog Left Behind Program flies 15 dogs to Meadville with goal to find forever homes : A small plane landing in Crawford County was carrying some valuable cargo…and cute cargo too. This is the No Dog Left Behind program, which transports abandoned dogs to shelters that have ext…

Conneaut Township road to remain closed for pipe replacement project : PennDOT announcing Thursday that Barney Road in Conneaut Township will remain closed to through traffic for a pipe replacement project. The road is expected to remain closed until October 2nd, 2020…

Forty percent of COVID-19 deaths in U.S. linked to nursing homes, new Senate report finds : A new U.S. Senate report this week shows an average of eleven Americans died per hour from coronavirus (COVID-19) in cases linked to nursing homes between July and August.

Last Weekend of Season Ahead for Sara's : Sara's season ends each year on September 30th.

Fugitive Task Force Looking for Woman Indicted in Meth Ring : A cash reward is available for information which directly leads to her arrest.

UPMC Hamot Names Scholarship In Honor of Retiring Nurse : A $5,000 scholarship will be given out each year to local nursing students.

Fort LeBoeuf to Increase Sports Spectator Limits : The district will allow 20% capacity outdoors and 15 % indoors.

Iroquois to Allow 750 Fans into Friday's Football Game : The number 750 was determined based off the maximum amount of fans who can sit in the stands while still safely remaining socially distant.

Behind the Kitchen Doors: September 24, 2020 : See which Erie County food facilities are getting a passing grade from health inspectors.

LECOM Flu Phone-a-Thon taking place tonight on JET 24 : The COVID-19 pandemic has consumed the world over the last six months. The race for a safe coronavirus vaccine is big news. But, don’t forget about another important measure to help keep you …

Average of the polls: Here’s where the numbers are moving in the Biden-Trump race : Joe Biden has retained a relatively stable national polling lead for months, but several dynamics are at play that could swing polling.

Average of the polls: Here’s where the numbers are moving in the Biden-Trump race : Joe Biden has retained a relatively stable national polling lead for months, but several dynamics are at play that could swing polling.

870,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims last week : The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was issued on Thursday.

According to recent studies held by Baldwin University, Biden leads Michigan and Wisconsin; Tied with Trump in Ohio and Pennsylvania : Results from a new Baldwin Wallace University Great Lakes Poll show Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden holding a commanding lead in Michigan and Wisconsin, and running neck and neck with inc…

Truck hauling forklift crashes on northbound I-79 on-ramp in Edinboro : The driver of a one-ton pickup truck, towing a forklift, was taken to the hospital after a crash. This accident happening around 2 a.m. Thursday on the northbound on-ramp of I-79 in Edinboro. Accor…

Northwestern School District Plans Senior Football Game for 400 People : 'Our total ends up somewhere being in the area of 400 people total in order to still be able to socially distance and get as many as the family members in that we could,' says Hansen.

Northwestern School District Plans Senior Football Game for 400 People : 'Our total ends up somewhere being in the area of 400 people total in order to still be able to socially distance and get as many as the family members in that we could,' says Hansen.

UPMC Hamot Prepares For Coronavirus Vaccine : UPMC Hamot’s annual free flu shot event for employees is now preparation for the future Covid-19 vaccination.

Edinboro University Resumes In Person Tours : After months of virtual tours, Edinboro University is welcoming prospective students on campus.

Emergency crews continue to use Narcan to prevent opioid overdose deaths : Emergency crews continue to use Narcan to prevent opioid overdose deaths. According to emergency officials they are using them at the same rate as last year. However, this does not reflect the numb…

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Pennsylvania House of Representatives approves House Bill 2513 to loosen restaurant and bar restrictions : A push to loosen pandemic restrictions on bars and restaurants is now underway at the Pennsylvania House. The proposal comes as Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf plans to veto the Restaurant Bill. Law…

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Hanging items from your rear-view mirror a safety hazard : If you have your mask hanging from your rear-view mirror, you may want to find a different spot to put it. Hanging anything from your rear-view mirror is a safety hazard, and against the law in the…

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Hanging items from your rear-view mirror a safety hazard : If you have your mask hanging from your rear-view mirror, you may want to find a different spot to put it. Hanging anything from your rear-view mirror is a safety hazard, and against the law in the…

Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper advises safety measures for upcoming holidays : Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper said that with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, it might be a smart idea to keep your family safe. Dahlkemper said that we need to consid…

Thousands of airline employees face furlough on Oct. 1 without relief from Congress : WASHINGTON D.C. (WCMH) — Thousands of airline employees worry they could be furloughed next week if Congress doesn’t throw their industry another lifeline. Illinois Republican Representative …

Live: President Trump holds White House news briefing : President Trump is holding a news briefing at the White House Wednesday.

Sports Spectator Bill Fails Override Vote In House : A vote to override Governor Wolf's veto on a sports spectator bill fails in the house.

Bill To Ease Pa. Restaurant Restrictions Heads to Governor : A bill that would roll back some of the most recent bar and restaurant restrictions imposed by the Wolf Administration is on its way to the Governor’s desk.

50,000 Download COVID Alert PA App in First 24 Hours : Gov. Wolf is urging all Pennsylvanians to download the app and 'make your phone part of the fight' against COVID-19.

Senate Democrats warn Affordable Care Act is in jeopardy with Ginsburg replacement : While the nation awaits to learn who President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court will be, Senate Democrats this week are on the defensive fighting to protect the Affordable Care Act.

Senate OKs bill to loosen virus limits on restaurants, bars : The Republican-controlled Senate voted 43 to 6 for a bill that would end the requirement that customers buy food in order to purchase alcohol and permit patrons to be served drinks at the bar.