Northwestern Albion Area News

Many decide to ring in the New Year at home : Normally the Bayfront and downtown Erie is bustling with people on New Year’s Eve, but this year people are celebrating the start of the new year differently. Several people say they plan on …

Annual Frigid Frolic New Years Day bike ride relocated to Franklin, PA : The Frigid Frolic, an annual bike ride around Presque Isle on new years day has been relocated to Franklin, Pennsylvania.  The Frigid Frolic bike ride started nine years ago, as a way of getti…

Law enforcement reminding residents to celebrate New Year’s Eve safely : Local law enforcement is reminding residents to stay safe tonight as they get ready to ring in 2021.  Typically this time of year people are heading to local restaurants for their dinner …

Businesses get creative with New Year’s celebrations : This year’s COVID restrictions have many bars and restaurants looking for creative ways to make  money on what is usually one of the busiest nights of the year.  2020 has been the year of cha…

Rise in engagement ring sales seen before end of 2020 : Many are sending off 2020 with something positive that involves a lot of planning in 2021.  Engagements are on the rise closing out the year. According to Dahlkemper’s Jewelry, they have…

Dunkin’ introduces ‘Extra Charged Coffee’ with 20% more caffeine : If you need an extra boost heading into 2021, Dunkin’ has you covered.

Erie County Public Library to Participate in Winter Reading Challenge : The challenge is set to take place from Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 through Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021.

National Fuel Expects Slight Gas Cost Increase Starting in August : A typical residential customer will pay approximately $5.93 more per year in this state-required filing, if approved as filed.

Politicians, State Officials Remember Legacy of Former Governor Dick Thornburgh : Politicians and state officials have issued statements in remembrance of former U.S. Attorney General and Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornburgh.

Presque Isle Downs & Casino Will Re-Open on January 5th. : The doors will open at 4:00 p.m.

Keeping Up With Your New Years Resolution : With a new year, many people have trouble knowing where to start. One gym owner says take baby steps to get started.

Police investigate deliberate spoiling of 500 vaccine doses : GRAFTON, Wis. (AP) — Police and federal authorities are investigating after a Wisconsin health system said an employee admitted to deliberately spoiling 500 doses of coronavirus vaccine.

Gym and Restaurant Management React to Restrictions Getting Lifted : After a three-week pause, restaurants and gym owners and mangers are ready to get back to serving their clients.

Doctors Brace For Post-Holiday Covid Surge : A surge in coronavirus cases over the holidays is a major concern for hospitals across Erie and nationwide.

Expiration Dates Extended for Commercial Driver Licenses, Learner's Permits : Commercial driver licenses and learner's permits scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020 through February 22, 2021 are now extended through February 22, 2021.

District 10 high school sports to resume January 4th with revised winter sports schedules : High school athletes in Northwest Pennsylvania will be allowed to resume practice on Monday January 4th. This news comes with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s announcement on Wednesday aftern…

No vote: $2,000 stimulus payments stalled in Senate : While four Republican senators are on board with a plan to increase the $600 payments already going out to Americans to $2,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there is no realistic pat…

Pet food recalled after at least 28 dogs die, 8 sick in US : The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled pet food products which led to at least 28 deaths and eight illnesses in dogs that ate the recalled product.

Residents, Staff at 11 Long-Term Care Facilities in Erie County Begin Receiving Vaccinations : Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program provides end-to-end management of the COVID-19 vaccination process at no

Pa. Dept. of Health Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard : The dashboard contains information on the number of vaccinations administered by county and demographic information about the people being vaccinated.

Pa. Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association Responds to Gov. Wolf's Announcement Lifting Additional COVID-19 Restrictions : A statement from Chuck Moran, executive director of the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association.

Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Clinic Coming to Crawford County Next Week : Up to 450 patients can be tested per day, and the testing will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis. No appointment is necessary, and registration will be completed on-site.

Bills to let 6,700 fans back in stadium for playoff game : ERIE COUNTY, N.Y.(WIVB)– Fans will be back in the stands at Bills Stadium just in time for the first home Wild Card playoff game in 25 years! Governor Cuomo announced that the state will allo…

Pennsylvania time-limited mitigation orders will lift January 4th : The time-limited mitigation orders put in place on Dec. 12 in Pennsylvania have helped to flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases following the post-Thanksgiving surge. Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary …

Crawford County Restaurant Halts Indoor Dining After Receiving Violation Notice : The Department of Agriculture lifted the closure order for Aunt Bees after the restaurant reported it stopped indoor dining.

Health Experts, County Executive urge Erie to stay home for New Year's Eve

30 retailers that struggled, shrunk or closed for good in 2020 : U.S. retailers have announced 8,400 store closures this year, according to data from Coresight Research, and the company expects 2020 to set a new record, surpassing the 9,302 closures it tracked i…

Erie business owners are still making ways to cater to customers during New Year’s : Speaking of New Year celebrations, Erie business owners are still making ways to cater to customers during the holiday. We spoke with a few businesses to hear their plans for New Year’s Eve w…

Community Health Net begins the COVID-19 vaccine process : There is some concern over the slow roll out of the vaccine, but today another local healthcare group started the process. “I kind of feel like a super hero, but really the people I’m i…

Biden says it will ‘take years’ to vaccinate American people at current pace : Biden set a goal of administering 100 million shots of the vaccine within his first 100 days in office, but said to accomplish that, the pace of vaccinations would have to increase five to six time…

Americans could receive stimulus payments as early as tonight, Mnuchin says : Some Americans could receive a $600 COVID relief payment as early as Tuesday night, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchen said.

Will vaccines protect against new COVID strain? What to know now that the variant is in U.S. : On Tuesday, officials in Colorado announced that a man in his 20s was infected with the novel coronavirus strain, which was first reported in the U.K.

Blood Watch: Most blood types at low or adequate levels : The Community Blood Bank is asking for your help in fulfilling the need for blood. We’re told that most blood types are at low or adequate levels. The Community Blood Bank is located at 2646 …

Erie County Reports 147 New Coronavirus Cases, 13 Additional Deaths : Total cumulative cases in Erie County is 11,398, with 255 deaths (reported in NEDSS).

Bills earn 1st sweep of Patriots since '99 with 38-9 win : By KYLE HIGHTOWERAP Sports Writer

Furniture Stores Booming During the Pandemic : The furniture industry has seen sales go through the roof as more and more people are looking to revamp their homes.

Jamestown High School Works to Remove Red Raider Imagery : The group decided to remove some Native American imagery, and the district has painted over some of the images.

Erie County Department of Health Launches 'Active ELDERS' Program : The program reminds seniors they are not alone and encourages them to jumpstart physical, mental and social activity at home.

House Approves Cash Act to Increase Stimulus Payments From $600 to $2,000 : The bill, created last week, now moves to the Senate for consideration.

LECOM Senior Living Center gets COVID 19 Vaccine

Country Fair: Giving You the Business : Country Fair is more than just a gas station. Its big focus is local and having items in convenience stores like chocolate that are locally owned and/or produced.

Rep. Kelly Votes against Stimulus Payment Increase, in Favor of Overriding Defense Bill Veto : In a statement, Kelly blamed Pennsylvania's economic struggles on Gov. Tom Wolf's shutdown and said the stimulus check expansion is not targeted to people who need it most.

Live- Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine provides update on COVID-19 in Pennsylvania : Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine will be providing an update with COVID-19 in the commonwealth. An update will also be provided on the Early Warning Monitoring Dashboard. Dr. Levi…

Workers install 192 crystals on Times Square New Year’s ball : NEW YORK (AP) – Workers installed 192 glittering Waterford crystal triangles on Times Square’s New Year’s Eve ball Sunday in preparation for a pandemic-limited celebration that will lack the …

Newsfeed Now: Remembering the lives claimed by COVID-19 : (NEXSTAR)- This year, COVID-19 has sickened millions and claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. In this special episode of Newsfeed Now, we remember those who have lost their live…

Firework Sales Up as more people stay home for New Year's Eve : With more people staying home this year for New Year's Eve, it's expected that firework sales will be on the rise.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers to Closed for New Year's Holiday : You can renew your driver's license, photo ID and vehicle registration and schedule a driver exam, among other things, on PennDOT's website anytime. There is no additional fee for the online services.

Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets : By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Pro Football Writer

Steelers rally past Colts to end skid, lock up AFC North : By WILL GRAVESAP Sports Writer

Trump signs coronavirus stimulus package and government-funding measure : President Donald Trump has signed pandemic relief and a government-funding measure, averting government shutdown, according to an AP source.

Buffalo Kickoff Live- Dec. 27 : Buffalo is in primetime once again this week, it seems like it’s becoming common these days. This time they’ll be rumbling through Foxborough to take on division rival New England. Afte…

Browns down 6 players for Jets game due to COVID protocols : By TOM WITHERS CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns will try to make the playoffs without four wide receivers, including Jarvis Landry, along with their starting middle linebacker and his likely replacement…

Erie residents react to dealing with Christmas snow storm : On December 25th, residents began dealing with the beginning of the white Christmas snow storm. Whole some residents said that the snow came in just at the right time to sprinkle more of the Christ…

Beyoncé donating $5K grants to those facing evictions, foreclosures due to COVID-19 : The BeyGood Impact Fund previously gave $10,000 grants to over 250 small businesses who were affected due to COVID-19.

Community Blood Bank invites first responders to annual Holiday Heroes Campaign : The Community Blood Bank is once again inviting first responders to participate in the annual Holiday Heroes Campaign. All first responders as well as family and friends of first responders are inv…

Crawford County Fairgrounds to Host Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing : Up to 450 patients can be tested per day, and the testing will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Lake effect winding down : Most of the heavy bands of snow have moved over the lake this morning. Still expect some periods of snow showers near the lake shore/Erie for today, with a couple of inches possible. Little elsewhe…

PennDOT Removes Vehicle Restrictions for I-79 and I-90, Restores Speed Limit on I-80 : Drivers are asked to use caution while driving during winter weather.

Washington, D.C.'s 2020 Year-in-Review : It’s been a year to remember in Washington - from the impeachment trial, to the presidential race and so much more.

Erie Art Museum Announces Juror for 98th Annual Spring Show : The Spring Show is open to any and all artists living, working or studying within 250 miles of Erie.

Family Welcomes Baby on Christmas : Renley Grace Regelmann was born on Christmas at 12:41 a.m. at UPMC Hamot to parents Jordan and Nathan.

Local cafe creates “Fight against Frost” campaign to give back to the community : One local downtown Erie cafe is doing more than surviving during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s fighting the winter cold too. The cafe has begun a campaign called “The Fight against Frost.…

Dept. of Health reported 189 new COVID-19 cases for Erie County; 7,174 new cases statewide : On this Christmas Day, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 7,174 new COVID-19 cases across the state. This now brings the total number of cases to 597,560. There were also 139 new de…

PennDOT updates road restrictions for Northwest Pennsylvania : Due to changes in roadway conditions, PennDOT has updated speed and vehicle restrictions in certain areas of Northwest Pennsylvania. Vehicle restrictions have been lifted on Interstate 80 from the …

Washington, D.C.'s 2020 Year-in-Review : It’s been a year to remember in Washington - from the impeachment trial, to the presidential race and so much more.

Stimulus check increase rejected by House Republicans; Democrats block foreign aid changes : President Donald Trump’s new demand of $2,000 aid checks to Americans is threatening to tank a big year-end COVID relief bill. It’s also posing an uncomfortable test of allegiance for Republi…

FEMA sets Dec. 25 deadline to apply for Lost Wages Assistance for anyone unemployed due to COVID-19 : HARRISBURG, Pa. — Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has set the deadline to ap…

Big Game Bound Week 16: Titans vs. Packers, Seahawks vs. Rams, the state of the Bears : PROGRAM NOTE: The Week 16 and Week 17 episodes of “Big Game Bound” will not be streamed. The episodes, hosted by FOX 2 in St. Louis, will be available on demand at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 24 an…

Local plowing services gear up for Christmas winter storm : The winter wonderland is coming to Erie, and just in time for Christmas!   Plowz & Mowz is getting contractors ready to tackle the roads.  With a simple touch of a button, this r…

It will be a white Christmas! : If you have been dreaming of a white Christmas, then you will get your wish this year! Christmas Eve Day started out very mild and damp. The airport registered 0.18″ of rain. Colder air conti…

E.M.S. Workers Vaccinated : E.M.S. Workers Begin to Receive Covid-19 Vaccine from A.H.N. Saint Vincent

Diocese of Erie Creates List of Virtual, In-Person Christmas Masses : Erie Bishop Lawrence Persico will offer Midnight Mass at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie.

Judge rejects restaurants' challenge of indoor dining ban : By MARC LEVY Associated Press

Stocking Up or Staying Home? : Are people worried about the storm and stocking up? We checked in with local grocery stores and shoppers

Jobless aid at end for hundreds of thousands in Pennsylvania : HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Without an extension, the deadline to apply for a $300 per-week federal unemployment benefit will pass Friday night, as will an extension of pandemic benefits for...

Newsfeed Now: Christmas Eve Edition : 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 …

Officials preparing for stop-work order for border wall from Biden, Congressman Cuellar reveals : WASHINGTON (KVEO) — The Department of Defense is preparing to halt construction on the border wall under construction near the U.S.-Mexico border once President-Elect Joe Biden takes office, …

Snow and Ice will rule Christmas Eve through Christmas Day : Rain and wind will be the main weather event today. That will quickly change late afternoon/sunset. A cold front will pass through, causing a sharp drop in temperatures this evening and quickly ici…

Preparations begin for Christmas Eve Midnight Mass : Preparations are underway when it comes to celebrating Christmas this year.   A variety of masses are being offered through the Diocese of Erie.   The Christmas Midnight Mass offered by Bishop Pers…

Erie County Leaders Confident in Vaccine Distribution Process : Erie County Department of Health director Melissa Lyon said she believes the methods the state uses to distribute vaccines will be enough to supply Erie County as vaccines are needed.

Holiday travel continues despite warnings : Christmas is right around the corner and despite warning from state leaders and medical professionals, people are still choosing to travel.

'Holi-Stay PA' Encourages Pennsylvanians to Celebrate Safely at Home this Holiday Season : Among some of the ideas included in the initiative are live demonstrations, interactive learning sessions, holiday recipes, weekly dinner and movie pairings, activity sheets and a calendar of other vi

Another Erie County Business Cited for COVID-19 Violations : Inspectors visited and posted reports for 16 businesses since Dec. 10.

208 Erie County Businesses to Receive Emergency Grant : The funding can be used by business owners who are looking for financial assistance to keep their storefront afloat.

208 Erie County Businesses to Receive Emergency Grant : The funding can be used by business owners who are looking for financial assistance to keep their storefront afloat.

Erie County Leaders Confident in Vaccine Distribution Process : Erie County Department of Health director Melissa Lyon said she believes the methods the state uses to distribute vaccines will be enough to supply Erie County as vaccines are needed.

Diocese of Erie makes preparations for Christmas Eve mass : Preparations are now underway when it comes to celebrating Christmas this year. A variety of masses are being offered this year through the Diocese of Erie. The Christmas Midnight Mass offered at S…

Helpful advice to keep you and your family safe from any potential fire danger this holiday : Many people are using space heaters and their fireplaces these days as the temperatures drop. Here is some helpful advice to keep you and your family safe from any potential danger. From space heat…

Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine provides COVID-19 vaccine update as distribution continues into week two : It’s been a week since the first round of the COVID-19 vaccines were distributed. Since then, over 41,000 shots have been given to health care workers.

Local long term care facilities set to receive COVID-19 vaccines : Many local long term care facilities will soon receive COVID-19 vaccines for residents and employees. Some staff at these facilities say this is the best news they’ve heard in nine months. On…

Officials preparing for stop-work order for border wall from Biden, Congressman Cuellar reveals : WASHINGTON (KVEO) — The Department of Defense is preparing to halt construction on the border wall under construction near the U.S.-Mexico border once President-Elect Joe Biden takes office, …

Which major stores, restaurant chains are open on Christmas Day? : (ABC4) – If you are in the habit of actually doing your Christmas shopping on December 25th then you probably already know that your shopping options are limited. Many local stores lock the d…

Tech Talk- Give the gift of tech for your car this holiday season : Visit Enormis.net for more

VW recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bag inflators : Volkswagen is recalling over 105,000 Beetles with faulty Takata front driver’s air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel.

Could Mutant Strain of COVID-19 in UK Arrive Here? What You Should Know : The strain found in the UK spreads up to 70% more quickly than the virus we are already battling in the U.S.

Business Owners Hope for Funding From New Stimulus Package : Just as it was earlier this year, business owners are looking to a COVID-19 stimulus bill to survive.

New Digital Tool Added to Assist Pa. COVID-19 Contact Tracing Efforts : The Pennsylvania Health Department is bolstering its COVID-19 contact tracing efforts by adding a new digital tool that will allow case investigators to conduct more investigations quicker.

Man suspected in a 2019 Crawford County arson has now been charged with a new set of Erie County crimes : A man suspected in a 2019 Crawford County arson has now been charged with a new set of Erie County crimes. 41-year-old Santino Oliveria of Linesville is facing new charges of burglary, theft and re…

White House: New coronavirus strain could come to US : A newly discovered strain of the coronavirus has prompted shutdowns and travel restrictions across Europe.

Lyft to provide 60 million rides to and from vaccination sites : The rides will be subsidized for employees and members, and free or discounted for those in need, the company said. The rides will be funded by its corporate partners, such as Anthem, JPMorgan Chas…

New COVID-19 relief includes billions for vaccine distribution : As more and more U.S. officials get the COVID-19 vaccine, Congress approved and the president signed into law billions of dollars to give the rest of the country a shot in the arm.

President Trump asks Congress to amend COVID-19 relief bill, including stimulus checks of $2,000 : President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on Congress to amend the current COVID-19 relief bill, saying he wants $600 direct payments to be increased to $2,000.

Lean Cuisine product recalled over possible bits of plastic found in food : Nestlé Prepared Foods has recalled some Lean Cuisine baked-chicken meal products after complaints about hard, white plastic found among the food, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.…

Vaccine Distribution: Who's Next in Line? : The Director of Emergency Services at UPMC Hamot says it could be a while before the general public sees the COVID vaccine.

Pa. State Police Seek Horse Donations for Mounted Patrol Unit : Donations typically come from horse owners who find the cost of ownership is becoming a financial strain or feel the animal would benefit from the mental and physical activity that comes with having a

PIAA to Discuss Winter School Sports : The PIAA Board of Directors on Tuesday is expected to discuss options for the return of school sports like basketball, and wrestling.

Republican lawmakers urge President Trump to veto funding bill : WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – “That’s no way to run the government,” Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA) said Friday. The Georgia Congressman is fed up with lawmakers waiting until the last minute to …

Kelly statement on passage of targeted pandemic-related economic relief for Americans : The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal, legislation to provide pandemic-related financial relief to workers and small businesses and…

Warp Speed officials expect to distribute 8 million vaccine doses Christmas week : The second FDA-approved coronavirus vaccine started arriving at medical facilities Monday.

Millcreek Community Hospital Receives Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine : Front line workers will begin receiving the vaccine immediately.

Medical Marijuana Clinic Sees Boost In Patients Due To Pandemic Holiday Anxiety : Some are opting to medical marijuana to cope with anxiety caused by the pandemic.

NFL Announces 2021 Pro Bowl Selections : There 2021 Pro Bowl will not be played due to concerns with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

House passes $900 billion COVID relief, catchall measure : By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

 

 

US health and defense officials give update 1 week into COVID-19 vaccine rollout : Senior officials on the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed and U.S. health and defense leaders are providing an update Monday on the country’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Biden to receive COVID vaccine on Monday as Trump remains on sidelines : President-elect Joe Biden will receive his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.

SCI Cambridge Springs Reports First COVID-19 Death : The inmate was a 62-year-old female who was serving a 7 to 14 year sentence for third degree murder.

Pa. Driver License, Photo Centers to Close for Christmas Holiday : All Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) driver license and photo centers will be closed Friday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday.