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Barber National Institute plays host to first ever “Trunk or Treat” event : Folks and staff from 35 residential group homes in Erie came together for a safe and socially distanced Halloween celebration. The Barber National Institute held its first ever “Trunk or Trea…

Discussing Senate Races : Turnout will be important as Democrats seek to flip seats in the State Legislature and in Washington too. Erie News Now Bureau reporters take a closer look.

Here’s how the Electoral College works : Our country’s unique system of electing presidents was devised at the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

A joint statement from the chairmen of the Erie County Democratic and Republican Parties : Verel Salmon, the Chaiman of the Erie County Republican Party, along with Jim Wertz, the chairman of the Erie County Democratic Party, have recently released the following joint statement. As we en…

Drive in Trick or Treating : Halloween isn't cancelled, there's just a new way to celebrate.

 

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. calls for removal of Erie County Clerk of Elections for conflict of interest : Just days before the election, a State Senator is calling for the removal of the Erie County Clerk of Elections, saying that he must resign or recuse himself to avoid a conflict of interest. Is it …

Rally before the Tally event taking place at Rainbow Gardens days before Election Day : The Millcreek Republican Regional Committee hosting their Rally before the Tally event Friday evening. With Election Day around the corner, local Republicans gathered at Rainbow Gardens. The event …

National Fuel Gas Supply Charges to Increase Nov. 1 : It has notified the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission of a 3.47 percent increase.

22 New COVID-19 Cases, One New Death Reported in Chautauqua County; 27 New Positives in Ashtabula County : Ohio reported almost 4,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, setting a new daily record for the second consecutive day.

Trump, Biden sprint through swing states ahead of campaigns' final weekend : With just four days to go until Election Day, President Donald Trump and Joe Biden are setting their sights on key battleground states they need to win the White House.

Laughlin & Slomski Talk About #1 Issue in Their Campaigns : Republican Senator Dan Laughlin is running for re-election against Democratic challenger Julie Slomski.

Eric Trump to Make Second Stop in Erie Area Sunday to Campaign for Father : The event is set for 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Mound Grove Golf & Recreation at 10760 Donation Rd.

Fairview Topples Mercyhurst Prep to Claim Region 3 Title : HS Boys SoccerFairview 2 Mercyhurst Prep 0 FFort LeBoeuf 7 Corry 0 FMitch Rathburn (FLB): 3 GoalsGeneral McLane 6 Girard 3 FGoal Scorers:GM: RJ Benedict 3, Dominic Shrader 2, Cooper Robson 2GIR: Et…

Freebies and deals for Halloween 2020 : BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Halloween is Oct. 31 and eateries everywhere are getting in on the fun with deals and freebies. Some are for the kiddos, while others are exclusive to those at le…

State Fire Commissioner: Change Your Batteries, Change Your Clocks This Weekend : Placing fresh batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors is the simplest and most effective way to ensure home safety.

Edinboro University Could Announce Faculty Cuts Soon : Friday is the day Pennsylvania is required, by contact, to let tenured professors know if their job is safe.

Airbnb: House Parties Prohibited in Pennsylvania : The ban was put in place to protect hosts and their communities against large gatherings amid a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Halloween forecast: Will we be able to see the rare ‘blue moon?’ : Most Americans hoping to take in the celestial event are in luck. The National Weather Service suggests a low likelihood of precipitation across nearly the entire country on Saturday.

As the 2020 presidential race nears its end, these are key dates ahead of Election Day : With the 2020 presidential election just days away, these are some key dates to watch leading up to Nov. 3.

NASA to launch new satellite to improve hurricane forecasting : NASA will launch a new satellite that will help with hurricane forecasting and enhance data for weather models.

Tracking the Tropics: Zeta moves northeast after battering Gulf Coast : Zeta is heading northeast Thursday morning after blowing through Louisiana and Mississippi on Wednesday, destroying buildings and knocking out power to thousands. At least two deaths were reported.

Second Harvest Food Bank in need of volunteers during their busiest months of the year : One area organization that helps feed the needy is in need of your help. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania has had to change up their operatio…

Department of Energy predicting new technologies to allow Americans access to cheaper energy : An assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Energy is now predicting new technologies that will allow Americans access to cheaper energy, especially in natural gas. Assistant Secretary Steven …

Live Replay- PA State Senate 49th District Debate : JET 24, FOX 66 and YourErie.com is presenting a live debate between Republican incumbent State Sen. Dan Laughlin of the 49th District and his Democratic challenger Julie Slomski. The campaign has b…

Unbeaten Steelers, Surging Ravens Renew High-Stakes Rivalry : The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in a showdown for first place in the AFC North.

Bill Supporting Pa. Farmers Signed Into Law : The bill, introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin, updates size restrictions on multipurpose agriculture vehicles, or MAVs.

Karen Pence Campaigns Near Edinboro : Second Lady Visits Erie County

Construction Complete on Route 198 Bridge in Crawford County : Temporary signals that had been in place in connection with construction at the bridge have been removed.

Laughlin, Slomski, Talk About Negative Campaigning : Both candidates say they never believed the campaigns would ever go negative.

Erie County Leaders Discuss Election Security : County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper says the county is taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the polls.

County addresses election day safety and security : As we near what has become one of the most contentious elections, county officials are prepared for any “what ifs” that may occur. Erie County Sheriff John Loomis says his staff will br…

District 10 Unveils Volleyball Playoff Brackets : Fifteen District 10 volleyball teams will compete for a volleyball championship beginning Saturday.

Loving Giving Local- AJO Forever Foundation : This week our Loving Giving Local crew is going back to their roots. A charity that was born in tragedy has now become an inspiration not only to our Loving Giving Local program, but dozens of othe…

Twitter, Google, Facebook CEOs face questions on content monitoring policies : Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) accused Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey of blocking content he doesn’t agree with.

Man with learning disabilities on mission to make voting more accessible : Voting during a global pandemic can be scary as it is. But for those with disabilities, it can be even scarier.

Second stimulus checks: What’s the status of $1,200 payments? : Could we still receive another round of $1,200 checks from Washington? It depends on who you ask.

Dr. Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January, warns U.S. is ‘not in a good place’ as cases spike : The nation’s top infectious disease doctor warned Wednesday that the United States is “not in a good place” as winter looms.

In Pennsylvania, fracking heats up presidential race in final days : Fracking has once again become an issue that could determine the outcome of the presidential race.

Missing your mail-in ballot? Here's what you can do : We are less than one week away from election day and some voters are still missing their mail-in ballots.

Hometown Voters Worry That Counting Ballots May be Long Contentious Process : They share thoughts on who has their vote and why.

Pennsylvania liquor board waives nearly $28M in fees : HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania liquor regulators on Wednesday waived nearly $28 million in 2021 fees for bars, restaurants, hotels and other retail licensees that have been hit hard by...

VW recalls Jettas to fix fuel leaks that can cause fires : Volkswagen is recalling more than 218,000 Jetta sedans in the U.S. to fix a fuel leak problem that can cause fires.

Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Zeta reaches Category 2 strength as it gets closer to Gulf Coast landfall : Zeta became a Category 1 hurricane again on Wednesday morning and has continued to strengthen as it spins in the Gulf of Mexico toward a projected landfall in the U.S. Gulf Coast, according to the …

How to Check the Status of Your Mail-In Ballot : If you've already mailed your mail-in ballot or sent in that absentee ballot, how can you be sure it got to where it needs to be?

Cyber Security With This Election : A local cyber security expert gives his advice about fact checking this election.

State Officials Review Preparations to Ensure Election Security : Federal, state and local authorities are working together to ensure a safe, secure and accurate election.

Pennsylvania State Police Issue School Bus Safety Reminder to Drivers, Students : Drivers who break Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law will receive a fine of nearly $300, five points on their driving record, and a 60-day license suspension.

Erie County Court system adapts to virtual platform for hearings : The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many industries to change how they do business. The court system is no exception. Here is a look at how the courts have adapted to the changes from COVID-19. Fundin…

Candidates running for Pennsylvania House of Representatives 6th District take part in forum : The candidates running for Pennsylvania House of Representatives 6th District took part in a forum tonight. Republican incumbent Brad Roae and Democratic challenger Matt Ferrence answered questions…

Jet 24, FOX 66 and YourErie.com to present live debate between Laughlin and Slomski on October 29th : Beyond the race for president, the hottest local contest on election day is the battle for state senate in the 49th district. Republican incumbent Dan Laughlin is being challenged by Democrat Julie…

Pa. Elk Hunting Season Set to Open Monday : Archery deer and bear hunting, as well as most small game and turkey hunts, occur at the same time as general elk season.

Laughlin, Slomski State Senate Race Attracts Attention and Money : The Democratic Party believes this could be the year that it can move closer to - or take over - the majority.

What Are Hometown Voters Thinking? : People eating at local restaurants and diners say they're tired of the national divide.

Gen Z Raises Voter Awareness : A local organization named the Erie County Student Coalition is making sure young voters' voices will be heard.

One week away: Take our ‘how well do you know the candidates?’ quiz : You may know the men, but how well do you know where they stand on the major pieces of policy?

Erie County reports 41 new positive cases of COVID-19; 169 active cases : County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper and the Erie County Department of Health have announced that there are 41 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Erie County as of 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 26th. Thi…

Local Doctor Shares the Importance of Frequent Mask Washing : may seem tedious to wash your mask every single day, but an expert at UPMC Hamot says you probably should.

Second Lady Karen Pence to Campaign in Edinboro Thursday : Pence will headline a 'Make America Great Again!' event in Edinboro at 1:30 p.m.

Erie County Reports 41 New Coronavirus Cases : The total number of cases in Erie County is 2,054.

Optimism Wearing Thin Over New Stimulus Package : Lawmakers shared their optimism last Friday that a new stimulus package could be passed by election day. Today, they changed their tone.

CNBC Reports from Erie County : CNBC's research polling shows Joe Biden with just a two percent lead in Pennsylvania, which is within the poll's two percent margin of error.

Local Black Trump Supporter Faces Personal Backlash For His Political Views : As we move closer to election day tension between opposing parties continues to rise.

Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote : Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump's nominee days before the election.

Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores across Pennsylvania hiring seasonal workers : Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores across Pennsylvania are hiring seasonal workers. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today encouraged people looking for extra holiday cash to apply for…

CNBC Report Shines Light on Erie County's Importance in Upcoming Election : The report focused on whether President Donald Trump's jobs and manufacturing-first message still resonates to voters in Erie County.

Zoo Boo Opens Additional Time Slots Due to High Demand : Additional time slots have been added to Wednesday night, Oct. 28, and Saturday morning, Oct. 31.

Edinboro University Receives Nearly $200K Federal Grant to Train Addiction Counselors : $197,668 was awarded to Edinboro's Counseling Program as part of its master's degree program in counseling.

CNBC Continues Erie County Spotlight, Says Jobs Remain Erie County's Biggest Issue : Reporter Brian Sullivan says jobs being among the biggest issues for battleground swing-state voters.

High School Football Saturday (10-24-20) : High school football Saturday: McDowell 20 – Erie 0 Farrell 30 – Northwestern 10 (D-10 2A semifinals, Farrell to face Wilmington in finals) Cambridge Springs 45 – Kennedy Catholic…

First Presbyterian Church in Girard holds Trunk or Treat event : One local church is not letting the pandemic stop them from holding a yearly tradition. Every year the First Presbyterian Church in Girard holds a trick or treat event for local kids. However, beca…

Steelers Stay Unbeaten, Browns and Bills Pick up Wins in NFL Week 7 : NFL week 7: Pittsburgh 27 – Tennessee 24 Cleveland 37 – Cincinnati 34 Buffalo 18 – NY Jets 10

Erie Humane Society Opens New Training Facility : New Training Facility opens just in time for fall and winter at the Erie Humane Society.

Tuesday is the Last Day to Request a Mail-In Ballot : Those applications must be filled out and received at the voter office in the Erie County Courthouse by 5:00 pm for a Mail-in Ballot.

General McLane Girls Soccer Earns Playoff Berth While McDowell Boys Earn Rivalry Win : District 10 girls soccer (postseason play-in game): General McLane 2 – Fort LeBoeuf 0 Boys soccer: McDowell 1 – Cathedral Prep 0

Northwestern Falls 30-10 to Farrell in District 10 Class 2A Football Semifinals : District 10 class 2A football semifinals: Farrell 30 – Northwestern 10 Farrell will play at Wilmington in D-10 2A finals on Saturday, October 31st.

Garage Fire Damages Home : Fire crews in Fairview responded to a garage fire Saturday evening. Calls for that fire went out at 9:00 p.m. Saturday night. When crews arrived in the 4400 block of Miller Avenue in Fairview they …

Buffalo Kickoff Live- Oct. 25 : The Bills suffered back-to-back losses against the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs, who faced off in last year’s AFC Championship Game, but remain atop the AFC East with a 4-2 record.…

Tropical Storm Zeta forecast to intensify into hurricane as it enters Gulf : The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Zeta has formed off the coast of Cuba near the Yucatan Peninsula. r

New York Starts New Travel Advisory : Because of the rising COVID-19 cases, Pennsylvania is one of the 43 states on New York State’s travel advisory list.

Days away: We’re counting down to daylight saving and extra sleep : This year, you’ll get a much-needed extra hour of sleep after your Halloween celebration!

Edinboro University holds virtual Spring commencement ceremony : More than 600 Edinboro University students took part in graduation ceremonies with a twist. Edinboro University hosted their undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies for the Spring of 202…

Body of Korean War soldier returned to family over 70 years later : Over 70 years ago, Erie Native Harold Knight was killed in the Korean War, but his family never got the chance to say goodbye with a proper burial. Harold Knight’s family said that they are o…

Edinboro University Hosts Virtual Graduation Ceremony : Over 600 students graduated virtually at Edinboro University.

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Holds Drive Greek Fest : People could pull up, order their favorite Greek foods and support local at the Drive Thru Greek fest.

Fundraiser Planned for Johnny Heubel : You can continue to support #23Strong with a fundraising event coming up on Sunday November 15 at the Perry Highway Hose Company Fire Hall.

Friday Night Lights 10/23/2020- Mother Nature affecting high school football matchups : Mother Nature got the best of the high school football schedule on Friday night as games across the region were postponed due to lightning delays and eventual thunderstorms. McDowell 6 – Erie…

Oilers Punch Ticket to District 10 Final Behind 56-0 Semifinal Win : District 10 high school football 4A semifinals: Oil City 56 – Conneaut Area 0 Oilers will face Harbor Creek vs Meadville semifinal winner*

Walmart extending hours in November, keeping special shopping hour for seniors : Walmart stores and Neighborhood Markets will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. until further notice. The hours will give customers more time to shop and help disperse traffic throughout the day.

Americans struggle with food security amid pandemic : WASHINGTON D.C. (NEXSTAR) — The deadlock over another coronavirus relief package took center stage at the final presidential debate Thursday night.

Two middle school students in General McLane school district test positive for COVID-19 : General McLane School District middle school parents received an alert call Thursday after two siblings test positive for COVID-19. The superintendent says no contact tracing was required at the sc…

Local political leaders urging Erie community to get out and vote as Election Day nears : Political leaders are urging residents to get out and vote. Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper, Mayor Joe Schember, and Representative Bob Merski each voicing their support Friday for President…

Teenage girl takes a ride on a Wabtec locomotive : A teenage girl went for the ride on her life on a Wabtec locomotive today. It happened on the 4-mile long Wabtec test track that runs between Lawrence Park and Harborcreek Township. According to so…

Korean War veteran and hero to be honored by family and local community : A Korean War veteran and hero killed in action was brought back home to Erie. Now, his family and the community will remember him in a special way. War veteran and hero Harold Knight joined the mil…

Gannon Class Focuses on Presidential Debate : Debating the Debate

Pa. Supreme Court: Ballots Can't Be Rejected for Mismatched Signature : Counties will not be able to reject a mail-in ballot if the signature on the envelope doesn't resemble the signature on the voter's registration form.

Community Blood Bank Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19, Facility to Receive Deep Clean : The facility closed early Friday, but will resume normal business hours on Saturday.

Debate quiz: Who said it? Biden or Trump? : Now that the final debate between Trump and Biden is over, we want to see how closely you listened to the candidates.

Who won the Trump-Biden debate? 6 key moments from the final showdown : Quite frankly, the second debate was far more civil and issue-oriented than the first Trump-Biden meeting. Who do you think had the best night?

US records second-highest daily total of COVID-19 cases : The United States recorded more than 75,000 confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday — a mere hundreds of cases away a single-day record set in July.

People on Social Media React to Second Debate : Following the final Presidential Debate, Erie news Now wanted to hear what people's biggest takeaways were online.

Beating COVID Depression : One local business is using the money they received from the CARES Act to help people struggling with mental health.

Friday is '23 Day' in Support of McDowell's Johnny Heubel : Johnny's football number is 23 and today is October 23, so his friends and family thought it would be great to make this day all about him.

Man arrested in North Carolina in May accused of threatening to kill Joe Biden : A man arrested in Kannapolis, North Carolina in May plotted to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, prosecutors say.

Fall Foliage Starting to Fade in Northwestern Pennsylvania : Much of the fall foliage in the northern half of the state is fading or past peak.

Uptick in Wildfires in Allegheny National Forest Blamed on Increased Recreation, Dry Weather : According to Forest Service officials, almost all the fires this year have been caused by abandoned campfires and debris burning.

Gaudenzia Erie Promotes a Rhythm of Healing : The nonprofit uses drum circles to help people recover from addiction.

Local Restaurant reacts to Governor Wolf's Liquor License Fee Waiver : John Melody, the owner of U Pick 6 shared what Governor Wolf's announcement on waiving liquor license fees means for business.

WATCH LIVE: Final 2020 Presidential Debate Between Trump, Biden : Watch live coverage of the final presidential debate of the 2020 election between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

People on Social Media React to Second Debate : Following the final Presidential Debate, Erie news Now wanted to hear what people's biggest takeaways were online.

Watch: Big Game Bound Week 7: Battle of the unbeatens : On today’s episode of “Big Game Bound,” we’re previewing the three biggest games of Week 7 in the NFL.

Watch: Yoselin and Tom try different popcorn flavors in honor of National Popcorn Month : Watch Yoselin Person and Tom DiVecchio try different popcorn flavors in honor of National Popcorn Month on JET 24 Good Morning Erie.

Marquette Savings Bank warns Erie residents about credit card scam : Marquette Savings Bank is alerting residents to be aware of scammers trying to steal from your checking accounts in our area. The savings bank says the scammers are making calls to a credit card ho…

COVID-19 cases surge 30% nationwide: Where does your state stand? : Wednesday also saw a COVID-19 death toll of 1,170. That’s the highest daily figure in a month.

2021 Great American Outdoor Show will not take place this Feb. due to COVID-19 restrictions : The 2021 Great American Outdoor Show will not take place this February due to COVID-19 restrictions in Pennsylvania. The Great American Outdoor Show was scheduled for February 6-14, 2021. The NRA s…

Report: Wolf to Offer Restaurant, Bar Relief : Governor Tom Wolf plans to visit Pittsburgh Thursday to announce additional support for the restaurant and bar industry amid the ongoing pandemic.

Pair of Bills to Improve COVID-19 Notification, Reporting of Deaths Sent to Gov. Wolf : Both bills would improve transparency and help eliminate confusion for the general public.

Nationwide Search Underway for First Erie County Community College President : The Erie County Community College Board of Trustees on Thursday announced they are looking to hire a president by the end of the year.

Demonstrators Rally in Support of Hazard Pay for Grocery Workers : Demonstrators spoke in support of frontline workers who are no longer receiving hero pay or hazard pay.