Northwestern Albion Area News

Farm groups advocate for farmworkers’ overtime threshold to stay 60 hours : ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — By the end of this year, a Wage Board is expected to put together recommendations on overtime pay for farm workers across the state. But, ahead of the recommendations b…

PHOTOS: White House Christmas decorations revealed : “America the Beautiful” is this year’s Christmas theme at the White House.

President Trump says he opposes renaming some Army bases as part of defense bill : President Donald Trump says he’ll veto anything that requires renaming the 10 major Army bases currently named for Confederate leaders.

A mysterious object is expected to whizz past Earth tomorrow : Originally thought to be an asteroid, NASA scientists have since suggested that it’s a piece of space junk left over from early U.S. space exploration.

Dr. Scott Atlas resigns as coronavirus adviser to President Trump : Dr. Scott Atlas has resigned as special adviser to President Donald Trump on coronavirus, a White House official confirmed to Reuters.

America’s growing debt crisis sparks concerns for future generations : With just 11 days to pass a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, some lawmakers believe Congress is spending too much as the country’s debt continues to grow.

Homeland Security warns about possible scams that could come with the COVID-19 vaccine : With more than 13.6 million cases of COVID-19, many people are counting on a vaccine to stop the spread. This is prompting officials to issue warnings about scams that could come with the vaccine. …

Wolf vetoes GOP-backed bill on limiting COVID-19 liability : HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's governor on Monday rejected a bill that would have made it harder to sue schools, health care providers and other businesses for coronavirus-related...

Steelers-Ravens Rescheduled for Wednesday at 3:40 p.m. : The AFC North rivals will now reportedly play Wednesday, six days afters the game was originally scheduled.

Longtime Erie News Now Senior Reporter Paul Wagner to Retire : His last day will be Dec. 17.

Jamestown Staple Hollyloft Will Close After 42 Years : Hollyloft Ski & Bikes will close on Christmas Eve.

Cyber Monday Boosts Local Businesses : Erie Apparel, Gordon's Butcher and Market, and Relish all reported increased Cyber Monday sales.

Indians Sell Reliever Adam Cimber to Marlins for $100,000 : The Cleveland Indians sold side-arm reliever Adam Cimber to the Miami Marlins for $100,000.

Erie County among 15 municipalities awarded statewide grant to assist those experiencing homelessness : Governor Tom Wolf’s administration announced that $3 million in grant funding has been awarded to assist Pennsylvanians currently experiencing homelessness. The funding has been awarded to 15…

Wolf Administration Secures $16 Million Pennsylvania Farm Bill : Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding Monday, applauded the state legislature for once again funding Governor Tom Wolf’s Pennsylvania Farm Bill in the 2020-21 Pennsylvania Budget. The first-ever Pe…

Region on track to see first significant snowfall of the season : Our region could see our first significant snowfall of the season beginning later Monday and into Monday night, with the biggest changes coming on Tuesday. A low pressure system will move west and …

Local tire shops gear up for increase of business due to upcoming winter season : With this week’s projected snow and stormy weather, many people are gearing up for driving in these conditions. In the last couple of weeks, some auto service shops have seen an increase in p…

State discusses COVID-19 in Pennsylvania schools, concerns around travel : HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — The Department of Health and Department of Education joined together, Monday, to told a coronavirus briefing. Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine says …

Enter your mask design in the ‘Masks of Erie County’ design-a-mask contest : The Erie County Department of Health and County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper are encouraging residents to enter the new “Masks of Erie County” design-a-mask challenge. The deadline for entries is Tue…

Fine Wine and Good Spirits Offers 10% Off All Online Purchases for Cyber Monday : The discount is applied to online orders before tax and shipping charges.

First Day Sunday Rifle Deer Hunting Legal in PA: Many Participated : Sunday marks the first ever day of Sunday rifle deer hunting in Pennsylvania.

Registration for Barber National Institute's Christmas Lights Contest Ends Saturday : Participants must register their home or business by Saturday, Dec. 5.

Sheetz Launches Free Coffee Program for Holiday Season : The free coffee offer will be uploaded to each MySheetz Card holder's account each Friday during December and January through January 22, 2021.

Five Erie Artists Awarded $25,000 in Grants from Redevelopment Authority Artist Entrepreneurial Fund : Erie County artists and creative entrepreneurs were able to apply for up to $5,000 in funds that totaled $25,000.

Five Erie Homeless Organizations Among 29 in State Awarded $3 Million in Funding by Gov. Wolf : The funding will be used to provide emergency shelter and temporary emergency shelter to expand shelter for those experiencing homelessness because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Browns and Bills Pick up Sunday Victories in Week 12 : Local NFL Sunday scores (week 12): Cleveland 27 – Jacksonville 25 Buffalo 27 – LA Chargers 17

Department of Health releases COVID-19 update for Pennsylvania : Across the commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 5,529 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. The total number of cases reported since March now stands at over 357,000. There were …

Winter dog fetching competition takes place in Edinboro : The first of many winter dog fetching competitions took place on Sunday morning in Edinboro. Erie Ultimate Disc Dogs hosted another toss and fetch competition at Edinboro Camp and Conference Ground…

Local glass collecting service works to reduce the communities carbon foot print while offering self serve glass drop off : One local glass collection service is working to reduce the communities carbon foot print while offering a 24/7 self serve glass drop off on East Avenue. We spoke to the owner of Bayfront Glass abo…

Source: Pa. lawmaker gets a positive test at Trump meeting : By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press

Hunting season officially begins here in Pennsylvania : Saturday November 28th was the first day of open season for deer hunting here in Pennsylvania. Some local hunters said that it is a tradition to get out on the first day and go hunting. For some pe…

Biden becomes first presidential candidate in U.S. history to surpass 80 million votes : WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) – President-elect Joe Biden has now surpassed 80 million votes, the most in history, with the final ballots still being counted.  More votes were cast in the 2…

Local small business owners and customers discuss the importance of Small Business Saturday : The day after Black Friday has become known as Small Business Saturday. This is a day where people support small local businesses and this year that support seems more valuable than ever. We spoke …

Complete list of Erie events canceled or postponed due to COVID-19 : Here is a complete list of all events and activities around the Erie region that have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. All Pennsylvania K-12 schools are closed for the rest of the academic 2…

Second stimulus checks: Where we stand as November comes to a close : If you were betting political gridlock centered around the November election would come to an end after Americans went to the voting booth, you lost that bet.

Lights Twinkle in Perry Square : Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Look no further than Perry Square.

Healthy Living: Tips for Mobility and Flexibility : Matt Pribonic shows different exercises to work on flexibility and mobility in your own home on this week's Healthy Living.

Snow is coming...here's how to prepare : It's that time of the year again

Festival of Trees returns with some COVID-19 adjustments : A favorite for many, the festival of trees returned once again on Friday evening. This year however, the festival looks a little bit different. Here is more on how the Festival of Trees is giving t…

It’s the first day of open season for deer hunting here in Pennsylvania : It’s the first day of open season for deer hunting here in Pennsylvania. Some local hunters say that it’s a tradition on the first day to get outside and go hunting. For some people, hu…

Local small business owners and customers discuss the importance of Small Business Saturday : The day after Black Friday has become known as Small Business Saturday. This is a day where people support small local businesses and this year that support seems more valuable than ever. We spoke …

CDC sets meeting on allocation of COVID-19 vaccine : The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices released its agenda Friday to discuss the “allocation of initial supplies of COVID-19 vaccine: Phas…

Pope Francis makes history by naming the first African American to the college of Cardinals : Pope Francis made history by naming the first African American to the college of Cardinals. Pope Francis this weekend elevates 13 new members to the College of Cardinals, the highest ranking clergy…

Walmart announces Cyber Monday 2020 deals : BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Walmart announced on Friday its top Cyber Monday deals for 2020. Like Target, Amazon, BestBuy and other major chains, Walmart had been offering a variety of price cu…

Festival of Trees Continues this Weekend : The Festival of Trees continue at the Fairview Business Park from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Lorie's Wildridge Restaurant Reopens : Lorie's Wildridge Restaurant Reopens one week after temporarily closing.

AHN Announces New Visitor Guidelines : New visitor guidelines will become effective for all AHN facilities starting December 1.

Report: James Conner, Steelers Assistant Test Positive for COVID-19

Pop-Up Shops Participate in Small Business Saturday : Six vendors gathered in downtown Erie to take part in Small Business Saturday.

Avoid Overspending This Holiday Season With These Tips : Don't want to blow your entire savings on gifts the year?

Potential Storm Could Impact Region as December Begins : While many elements of the potential storm system have yet to come together, your First Warning Weather team is keeping a very close eye on potential scenarios that could play out.

Browns' Defense Thinned by Virus, Injuries to Face Jaguars : The Cleveland Browns' defense is depleted as they head into Sunday's matchup with Jacksonville

Cyber safety for online holiday shopping : ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — While some are choosing to shop in-person at big box stores this year, others say they’re choosing it to it virtually instead. Theresa Naples is a grandmother in Brunswick a…

Steelers-Ravens game moved from Sunday to Tuesday : The Week 12 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers has been moved from Sunday to Tuesday, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The game was originally to t…

Ammunition in short supply as hunting season gets underway : Hunting season gets underway Saturday in Pennsylvania. This year, hunters are faced with a problem even before they enter the woods. And that’s a lack of ammunition. The woods in Pennsylvania…

COVID-19 hospitalization rates on the rise in Erie County : UPMC Hamot and Saint Vincent both reporting double digit hospitalization numbers following Thanksgiving. UPMC Hamot reporting just under 60 patients admitted to the COVID-19 ward, with three on ven…

Cyber safety for online holiday shopping : ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — While some are choosing to shop in-person at big box stores this year, others say they’re choosing it to it virtually instead. Theresa Naples is a grandmother in Brunswick a…

Second stimulus checks: Here’s how Biden might try to boost the economy : President-elect Joe Biden has said fixing the economy will be one of his administration’s top priorities when he takes office in January.

State Department of Health reporting 150 new COVID-19 cases for Erie County; 7,360 new cases statewide : The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 150 new cases of COVID-19 in Erie County. The total number of cases in Erie County since March has now surpassed 5,000 cases, with the total being…

Erie Zoo Set to Close for Season on December 1 : Hours of operation are daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All rides, concessions and the gift shop have already closed for the season.

Mike Tomlin Cancels Practice Friday as Steelers Await Game Status : Multiple Ravens players have tested positive for COVID-19 over the last five days.

US appeals court rejects Trump appeal over Pennsylvania race : By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press

'Be a Santa to a Senior' Initiative Aims to Brighten Holiday Season for Erie Area Senior Citizens : Home Instead has partnered this year with Methodist Towers, Barber National Institute, Lakeside Senior Center, Richford Arms, H.A.N.D.S. and St. Joseph Apartments.

 

Troops spend Thanksgiving without immediate family : It’s Thanksgiving for U.S. service members overseas, but the mission doesn’t take a holiday and neither do the troops. In Syria, soldiers patrol towns and villages. For Sergeant William…

Appalachian Storm of 1950 : A slow-moving, powerful storm system dumped heavy snow across much of the central Appalachians from November 22 to 30, 1950.

Local Teachers Thankful This Thanksgiving : Giving thanks.

Ravens Close Team Facilities Until Monday : Baltimore scheduled to play in Pittsburgh Sunday at 1:15 p.m.

Jeopardy! shares Thanksgiving message from late host Alex Trebek : Watch the video here.

Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Black Eyed Peas to perform in honor of nurses this Thanksgiving : Nurses across the country fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a special tribute this Thanksgiving.

Hershey Park’s annual Christmas Candylane event displays record-setting 5 million lights : Hershey park has kicked off the holidays with the opening of Hershey park’s Christmas Candylane! The seasonal event will have more lights displayed than ever before, more than 5 million.

Gov. Wolf vetoes bills on firearms during emergency, gas drilling : HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is rejecting bills on firearms during the pandemic or other emergencies and about the regulation and plugging of conventional oil and gas wells. All three bills…

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes flight in virus times : NEW YORK (AP) — The balloons were in the sky and the marching bands took to the streets for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, but coronavirus restrictions meant it was without …

Free Thanksgiving Meals Offered to Help Those in Need : From Calamari's to Dominick's, different restaurants wanted to make sure everyone was fed this Thanksgiving.

 

How to Protect Yourself from Falling for Fake Websites : The Better Business Bureau shares how to avoid scams and buying from fake websites this holiday season.

Ravens Discipline Employee in Connection with COVID-19 Outbreak : A Baltimore strength and condition coach did not report symptoms and failed to consistently wear a mask and tracking device.

Pre-Thanksgiving Rush at Pa. Wine and Spirits Stores : State stores on Wednesday were crowded with shoppers preparing for their Thanksgiving celebrations.

Local Bars React to Early Closing Time : Restaurant and bar owners had to overcome another hurdle after having to close early on Thanksgiving Eve.

Wreaths Across America back on after threat of cancelation : An annual holiday event honoring our nation’s fallen veterans was at risk of being canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but is back on after weeks of negotiation.

Local sisters in Fairview start lip balm business : Two area sisters are adding a bit of humor and hope to the tense political atmosphere and the pandemic. Here is more about a new company that is selling lip balm with some comical names. Lock Down …

EPA encourages Americans to avoid Holiday food waste : NEW YORK (NEWS10) – On the eve of Thanksgiving, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding families and communities to limit food waste when planning dinner. They say that being mi…

Crawford County family creates Giving Tree to help neighbors in need : A Crawford County family has found a unique and popular way to help out some neighbors in need this year. The “Our Giving Tree” sits on a lot in Townville in Crawford County. The Shaw f…

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE- Paying back student loans : College students use federal loans each year to help cover the costs of their schooling. Eventually, they’ll have to pay them back. This year, however, borrowers were granted a break due to t…

Dr. Anthony Fauci, essential workers among list of Time Person of the Year reader poll nominees : Dr. Anthony Fauci, essential workers and even some politicians are among the list of nominees for Time’s Person of the Year.

Bar owners react to the Thanksgiving Eve alcohol sales ban : Thanksgiving Eve is usually one of the biggest and busiest days of the year for bars. However, the state banned alcohol sales from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19. Chris Siri…

With most turkey trots canceled, here’s a free Thanksgiving morning workout : No turkey trot to participate in this year? Here’s another options to get your sweat on before stuffing your face with turkey.

Department of Agriculture releases COVID-19 restaurant enforcement actions, November 16 – November 22 : The Department of Agriculture today released data related to COVID-19 restaurant enforcement actions from November 16 through November 22, 2020. The information is specific to COVID-19 mitigation r…

List of free Thanksgiving meals around Erie County : Places around Erie County are offering free meals for those in need this Thanksgiving. Below is a list of free meals being offered around the county: 3rd Annual Waterford Community “Free” Thanksgiv…

H.S. Winter Sports A Go–For Now : The District Ten Committee met virtually on Tuesday to discuss various agendas including an update to the 2020-2021 Winter Sports Season.

Erie County reports 115 new cases of COVID-19 : Erie County continues to see triple-digit numbers of new positive COVID-19 cases. Today, the county department of health is reporting 115 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases s…

Local community centers increase COVID-19 testing efforts during surge : It’s nothing new seeing COVID-19 cases spiking across the country and even here in Erie County. More cases means a greater need for testing to help trace the spread. Community testing centers like …

Big Game Bound Week 12: Lions’ Thanksgiving tradition & best NFL rivalries : On this week’s early edition of “Big Game Bound,” we’ll talk about the Thanksgiving Day tradition in Detroit with Lions’ play-by-play man, Dan Miller.

Ravens vs. Steelers game postponed to Sunday : Thursday’s Ravens vs. Steelers game has been postponed to Sunday, according to several NFL reports. This after several Ravens players tested positive for COVID-19 recently. The #Ravens-#Steel…

President-elect Biden to deliver Thanksgiving address : President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an address on the day before Thanksgiving, highlighting the challenges Americans face this holiday as public health officials urge against travel and large ga…

Penn State Behrend to Host Virtual 'Congress to Campus' Event Featuring Two Former U.S. Congressmen : The event will feature Republican Jim Gerlach and Democrat Nick Rahall.

Gov. Wolf Extends Emergency Disaster Declaration for Third Time : The new emergency disaster declaration will now go through the end of February, unless Wolf decides to end it sooner.

Sunbeam recalls 940,000 crock-pots ahead of Thanksgiving due to burn risk : Home appliance maker Sunbeam has recalled more than 940,000 of their 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers due to a burn hazard, according to the manufacturer.

Local school districts must submit a plan for the school year following an order by Governor Tom Wolf : Local school districts must make a decision following an order by Governor Tom Wolf. Here is a look at what the school districts are saying. In person or online learning? For that is the question f…

Bills-Broncos, Panthers-Packers set for Dec. 19 doubleheader : The Buffalo Bills will visit the Denver Broncos on Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Steelers Have Found Ways to Slow Down Ravens' Jackson : The Pittsburgh Steelers have succeeded where most NFL teams have failed over the past two years

Erie County Courthouse to Close to the Public Beginning Monday Due to Pandemic : It will closed to the public until at least January 4, 2021.

Fairview School Board to Decide on Winter Sports Friday : Student athletes from the swimming and basketball teams urged district officials to let them go back to practice.

State Officials Warn Residents to be Vigilant for Holiday Financial Scams : Officials say scammers are especially active during the holidays as spending, online shopping and charitable giving increases.

Hagen History Center's Extended Victorian Holiday Goes Virtual Amid Pandemic : Beginning December 6, the Watson-Curtze Mansion's Victorian Holiday tour will be available at the Hagen History Center website. Viewers will have the opportunity to tour the beautifully decorated mans

Erie County Public Library, Community Health Net Team Up to Provide Free Health Insurance Enrollment Event : Two Zoom presentations on insurance coverage options with open question and answer sessions will be offered. The sessions are Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.

Pa. Dairy Farmers Receive $7.6 Million in CARES Act Relief : Relief was available for losses that occurred between March 6 and September 30.

Jupiter, Saturn to form closest ‘great conjunction’ in 800 years : The world will soon see a planetary phenomenon that hasn’t occurred in 800 years.

President Trump, first lady Melania Trump pardon Thanksgiving turkey in annual White House tradition : The holiday season may be a bit quieter this year as many make changes to mitigate the risks of COVID-19, but Americans can still expect a time-honored White House tradition to be carried out.

Blood Watch: 0- and A- blood supply critically low : With the holidays upon us, the Community Blood Bank is urging you to stop by and donate the gift of life. They could sure use your help. The blood bank has extended antibody testing to all donors t…

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Defensive-Minded Steelers Stay Perfect, Browns Move to 7-3 : NFL week 11: Pittsburgh 27 – Jacksonville 3 Cleveland 22 – Philadelphia 17

Coronavirus relief: When will lawmakers reach deal on more help for Americans? : Congress is out of session for the rest of the week, leaving any progress on another coronavirus relief deal on pause. The focus now is on what could happen when they return and how soon Americans …

Superintendents Process Governor's New Expectations for School Districts to Slow the Virus Spread : Some may have to transition to fully-remote learning and sign forms to prove it.

Pennsylvanians Fly Despite CDC Warning Against Holiday Travel : Thanksgiving is right around the corner and people are traveling for the holiday despite health warnings from the state and the CDC/

Second stimulus checks: Biden, Democrats push GOP for more virus relief : Pelosi noted that Congress has yet to pass any further coronavirus relief aid and placed blame for the inaction on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Co-founder of viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge dies at 37 : The ALS Association says a co-founder of the viral ice bucket challenge has died at the age of 37.