Protecting your plants before Freeze Watch Friday : With warmer temperatures early in the month, many got a head start on their gardening. Without proper insulation, they could freeze up.
Chautauqua County Girl Breaks through Barriers to Join Varsity Football Team : 15-year-old sophomore Brailyn Paladino is the first female kicker on the Falconer-Cassadaga Football Team.
Better Business Bureau: Research Home Improvement Contractors for Spring Projects : The BBB has seen a recent increase in the number of contractor scams, saying homeowners hire businesses to perform work at their home after paying a deposit, but the work is either never performed or
Wolf Administration: Increase Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour to Benefit Women and Persons of Color : Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed raising the minimum wage to $12 an hour with a pathway to $15 by 2027.
State Utility Commission Offers Severe Weather Safety Tips : Residents are encouraged to take steps to prepare for, and recover safely from, storm-related issues.
East Springfield Woman Charged with Stealing Money from Pleasant Ridge Manor, Other Employer : Investigators said she stole a total of $178,297.52 from March 2020 until February 2021.
PennDOT gives 2021 construction season preview for Northwest region : PennDOT is giving a preview of the 2021 construction season for the Northwest region. PennDOT anticipates 57 projects will take place in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties…
Lumber prices skyrocket nearly 250%, impacts suppliers and buyers : Lumber prices are up about 250% since April 2020, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Local suppliers and buyers are feeling the impact.
Moderna beefs up COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing for 2021-22 : Moderna announced Thursday it is beefing up global manufacturing of its COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to produce up to 3 billion doses in 2022.
Erie County Reports 34 New Coronavirus Cases as Total Surpasses 20K, Additional Death : Total cumulative cases of coronavirus in Erie County since March 2020 is 20,020.
Severe Storm Season is Upon Us Here in Erie : Some parts of our region experienced severe weather Wednesday. And this is just the start of severe weather season here in Erie. We typically see strong storms pop up throughout the summer.
Governor Wolf supports American Families Plan : Today, Governor Tom Wolf praised President Biden’s American Families Plan. Gov. Wolf released the following statement: “The American Families Plan will break down barriers to success for low- and m…
Kent State to remember students wounded, killed in 1970 with virtual gathering, new markers at site of shooting : Kent State University announced their plans to gather virtually in remembering the 51st Anniversary of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on students during an anti-war protest, kil…
Digital Exclusive: Real estate agents face new type of housing crisis : One decision changed everything. On March 15, 2020, the Federal Reserve slashed their interest rates from 1.55 percent to between 0 and 0.25 percent. The Fed intended for this to curb inflation and…
Biden to the nation: ‘America is rising anew’ : President Joe Biden declared Wednesday night in his first address to a joint session of Congress that the nation is “turning peril into possibility,” celebrating progress against the coronavi…
Governor Wolf tours mass vaccination clinic at the Bayfront Convention Center : Governor Tom Wolf arrived in Erie this afternoon while touring the county’s mass vaccination clinic. Governor Wolf was joined by Representative Bob Merski, Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkem…
PennDOT Invites Pennsylvanians to Complete Survey on Automated Vehicles : The survey, which seeks to gain an understanding of Pennsylvanians' perceptions and knowledge of automated vehicles, takes less than ten minutes to complete.
Pennsylvania sending COVID-19 vaccines to more providers : HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — COVID-19 vaccines will be sent to more providers in Pennsylvania, widening the distribution network this week to include doctors, small pharmacies and others as part of...
Edinboro Perkins Struggles to Fill Open Positions as it Prepares for Reopening : On Wednesday, the restaurant held a hiring event to fill both part- and full-time positions.
ParkOhio Announces Facility Upgrades, Jobs for Erie : The Cleveland-based firm purchased Erie-based companies Erie Press Systems and Ajax/CECO in 2019. The combined companies are now the largest supplier of forging equipment in North America.
Biden to push ambitious economic plan in first prime-time address to Congress : By Maeve Reston, CNN President Joe Biden opened his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night by declaring that 'America is on the move again.'
OSHA holds virtual meeting addressing work hazards on Workers Memorial Day : Wednesday is Workers Memorial Day, which honors workers who lost their lives on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hosted a virtual meeting to address the four main h…
Flagship Niagara will be docked for the summer of 2021 : The Flagship Niagara was expected to be back in the waters this summer after not setting sail in 2020 because of the pandemic. Now the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission said that will…
Kent State to remember students wounded, killed in 1970 with virtual gathering, new markers at site of shooting : Kent State University announced their plans to gather virtually in remembering the 51st Anniversary of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on students during an anti-war protest, kil…
Lack of tanker truck drivers could lead to gas shortages this summer : With gas prices already surging this year, another fuel problem may soon be on the horizon.
New stimulus package: Biden to unveil free preschool, community college, paid leave, child tax credits : President Joe Biden is set to unveil his next $1.9 trillion stimulus package on Wednesday focusing on universal preschool, free community college, national paid leave program and childcare spending…
Watch for Strong Storms Late PM/Early Evening : Northwest Pennsylvania is under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms later today. While some may develop late afternoon, the best chances will be from 6-9pm this evening. The potential for severe…
Ajax-Erie and Erie Press Systems joining forces with ParkOhio : Ajax-Erie and Erie Press Systems are joining forces with ParkOhio. The integration will be announced at a press conference Wednesday. ParkOhio will announce an investment into the Erie manufacturin…
Local school to pitch dash cam app for the chance to win $65K : A local school has the chance to win $65,000 dollars worth of technology and classroom supplies. Fontaine Glenn was live from Collegiate Academy this morning with more. A group of students from Col…
US Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran : An American warship fired warning shots when vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came too close to a patrol in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. Navy said Wednesday.
Biden to push for trillions in investment, police reform during 1st big speech to Congress tonight : President Joe Biden will deliver his first joint speech to Congress Wednesday, where he is set to unveil a sweeping $1.8 trillion package for families and education, plead for police reform and lay…
Vaccinations Cards May Be the Norm For Travel : As more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, states and countries are considering requiring the vaccine card to travel.
Pennsylvania's Food-Assistance Programs Amid Pandemic in Focus : The discussion comes as Pennsylvanians head to the polls next month to choose whether the state should continue with its existing disaster declaration process or create a new one.
Pennsylvania Updates Mask Order to Reflect CDC's New Guidance : People who are not vaccinated still need to wear a mask in most situations, and anyone who is fully vaccinated should still wear a mask when in crowded spaces.
Walk-ins now being accepted at Bayfront Convention Center COVID-19 vaccination clinic : The fight against COVID-19 continues and local vaccination clinics are finding more ways to get the vaccine out in the community. The number of scheduled vaccinations are decreasing, but the supply…
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board opens entry to lottery to purchase rare whiskey : Through five separate ‘Limited-Release Lotteries’, The Pennsylvanian Liquor Control Board (PLCB) will award Pennsylvanians who register, the opportunity to purchase 213 bottles of 28 ra…
Marvel unveils free comics for Comic Book Day 2021 : Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2021 is officially set for Aug. 14, and fifty titles are lined up for giveaway.
Live: Biden delivers remarks on the state of the pandemic : U.S. health officials said Tuesday fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers, and those who are unvaccinated can go with…
Blood Watch: Blood bank in critical need of all blood types : If you can spare an extra few minutes today, or anytime soon, the Community Blood Bank is in critical need of all blood types. The Community Blood Bank is located at 2646 Peach Street and…
Route 98 Paving Project to Start in Early May : Construction is expected to start May 3, 2021 and wrap up by early August 2021. Work will be done weather-permitting.
REAL ID Requirement Delayed Again : The deadline, which was set for Oct. 1 of this year, would have required travelers over 18 to have a more secure form of ID than is currently required.
Pa. population lags, costs state a U.S. House seat, electoral college vote : For Pennsylvania, the official word that its population growth continues to lag behind the nation’s marks the 10th consecutive decade the Keystone State has lost clout in Congress and presidential …
Census reveals 7 states losing seats in U.S. House : The Census Bureau released data from the 2020 Census Monday, including which states will lose – and gain – congressional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Face masks proving to help those with seasonal allergies during allergy season : Allergy season is upon us. Since COVID-19 has made us wear face masks it is proving to help those who suffer with allergies during this time of year. For many people, scratchy eyes and runny noses …
LECOM vaccination clinic at the Bayfront Convention Center now offering walk in vaccinations : The fight against COVID-19 continues as local vaccination clinics find other ways to help the community get vaccinated. Here is more on the walk up vaccinations at the Bayfront Convention Center. T…
Pennsylvania State Police investigate report of theft from Pleasant Ridge Manor : Pennsylvania State Police are now investigating a report of theft from the county’s Pleasant Ridge Manor nursing home. Here is more about this ongoing investigation. Pennsylvania State Police…
Winners and losers from first 2020 US Census results : (AP) – More than a year since the 2020 census began in a remote Alaska village, the first numbers to emerge from the nation’s once-a-decade head count were released on Monday, showing how man…
Local Hospitals Work to Make At-Home Vaccinations Accessible : UPMC Hamot and LECOM are working to make at-home vaccinations more available to homebound patients.
AAA: Western Pennsylvania Gas Prices Increase as National Demand Rises : This week's national average increased to $2.88 per gallon, which is a penny higher than a week ago and two cents higher than a month ago. It is $1.11 higher than a year ago.
State system readies vote to consolidate 6 schools into 2 : HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education estimates it can save millions of dollars by merging six of its 14 universities into two new institutions, according to...
2021 Spring Severe Weather Special : Your Weather Authority team of Tom Atkins, Tom DiVecchio, and Craig Flint talk about the upcoming spring weather and what you should look out for.
Wabtec property assessed at $41 million : Disputes between Wabtec Corporation and the Iroquois School District will come to a close. Two years after the merger of GE Transportation and Wabtec, a major legal agreement will fi…
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine gets green light. Health experts and recipients weigh in. : The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is rolling back out after a ten day pause. Health officials and vaccine recipients weigh in.
Erie Playhouse to Present Outdoor Live Performance of 'Into the Woods' this July : Into the Woods will be presented on property owned by Wayside Presbyterian Church on Asbury Road. The presentation will include a full orchestra.
Pennsylvania's New 'Move Over Law' Takes Effect Tuesday : The new law states drivers approaching an emergency response area must safely merge into a lane further away from the response area.
CDC investigating salmonella outbreak linked to cashew cheese : The Centers for Disease Control is investigating a salmonella outbreak that it says is linked to cashew brie cheese.
Erie County Public Library to enter partnership with Erie County Community College : The Erie County Public Library and the Erie County Community College will enter a partnership designed to positively impact the academic spaces and resources available to the Erie County Community …