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Five inmates hospitalized after car crashes into transport van
Five inmates were taken to the hospital after getting in an accident while being transported Thursday. Twelve inmates from the Erie County Prison were being transported from the Erie County Courthouse when the van was hit by another car. This happened at the intersection of West Ninth and Sassafras Streets...
Children taken from home after sibling froze to death. Why the court made its ruling
The case of the 2-year-old Erie girl who froze to death in late February has triggered repercussions in court, where a judge has removed two other children from the custody of the girl's parents and put the two on a swift course for adoption. Erie County Judge John J. Trucilla took the actions...
Highmark reaches new provider agreement with Erie's largest OB-GYN practice
Highmark Inc. has reached a new provider agreement with Erie's largest obstetrics-gynecology practice, preventing hundreds of Erie-area women from having to switch physicians. OB/GYN Associates of Erie had sent a letter in March to its patients, stating that it would stop accepting Highmark health insurance May 15 unless a new agreement was reached. Provider agreements determine how much a medical office or hospital receives from a health insurer for covered services, such as office visits and procedures.
In another settlement, Millcreek schools pay $87,500 to end claim of gender discrimination
The Millcreek Township School District is again spending tens of thousands of dollars to resolve a personnel issue that arose during the administration of then-Superintendent Ian Roberts. The district has paid $87,500 to settle the gender discrimination claims of a former administrator who was demoted and then passed over for two principal positions...
UPMC to Lay off More than 1,000 Employees
UPMC is planning to lay off more than 1,000 of its employees due to post-pandemic healthcare challenges, according to a statement Wednesday. We're told the reductions primarily impact non-clinical, non-member-facing, administrative staff throughout UPMC's health system. The layoffs are being done through attrition, the closing of open positions, elimination of redundancies and other means.
Sunken Houseboat at Presque Isle Raised
It's been over a month now since the sunken houseboat at Presque Isle State Park's Horseshoe Pond was first spotted - and now, it's officially been raised from the water. The boat was lifted on Monday by a 7 person team from Lake Shore Towing Services, Inc., who worked an 11 hour shift to get the structure out of the water and onto dry land.
Update on Erie Police Department's Crisis Intervention Unit
Looking back over the past year, Lt. Jamie Russo is proud of the work done so far. "I can tell through watching body camera footage of our officers that they've developed a good rapport and they were able to provide a lot better care of service to the community in need," Russo said.
Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority Route Changes to Take Effect June 8
The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority is adjusting bus routes. The bus routes adjustments will take effect on Saturday, June 8. University Services Routes 17, 18, 19 & PennWest Edinboro Express will no. longer run at the end of each university’s semester. More information on bus routes can be found...
Erie County Council blasts Davis for paying unapproved salary to top county official
A top official in the administration of Erie County Executive Brenton Davis is being paid a salary that Erie County Council has not yet approved, according to financial records provided to council and shared with the Erie Times-News. The discovery, which involves the salary of Director of Administration Joe Sinnott,...
Staffing issues, demand spur Erie urgent-care centers to change locations, shorten hours
UPMC Urgent Care Erie closed its 7200 Peach St. location in August but will reopen it May 20 after it closes its center at 2861 W. 26th St. Erie's urgent-care centers don't require an appointment, but you might want to call ahead to make sure they are open. Several of...
For love of country - how to preserve our American republic amid new tests?
We are proud to write this letter together, just as we are proud our two organizations have come together to partner on an upcoming event that we think is critically important for the Erie community. A common thread that binds the Erie County Bar Association and the Jefferson Educational Society...
Millcreek Fire Department Seeks to Hire Part-Time Firefighters
The Millcreek Township Fire Department (MFD) is looking to hire multiple paid part-time firefighters. According to the Township, this comes after a highly successful first quarter of 2024 marked by high call volume and new partnerships with existing volunteer departments. “Recruits will take a physical test on May 25, 2024....
Virgil's Plate, Erie pizza shop where special orders were welcome, closes permanently
This article is part of a recurring series that updates the status of properties of interest in the Erie area. Have a suggestion? Email jmartin@timesnews.com. Virgil's Plate, the Erie pizza shop that was a darling of online review sites and known for allowing customers to customize each slice of the pie, has closed its doors...
Giant Eagle now allowing SNAP as payment through discount grocery app
(WJET/WFXP) — Giant Eagle announced this week customers can now use their SNAP benefits with an app that alerts customers about discounted groceries at different stores. The regional grocery chain announced Wednesday they’re partnering with the Flashfood app to allow customers to pay with their SNAP benefits, something Flashfoods said will help stretch the use […]
State Rep. Banta to Host Multiple Unclaimed Property Events
State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) will be hosting multiple unclaimed property events in May. The events are being held in an effort to reconnect citizens with unclaimed property. The Office of State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is partnering with Banta's office to assist residents who seek to find and recover property belonging to them at no cost.
City of Erie Awarded $1.4M to Install ADA Compliant Sidewalks
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be investing more than $49.5 million in 55 projects that will improve community resources and enhance public accessibility across the Commonwealth. The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-Aside, also known as the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside), invests in projects that will improve...
Presque Isle State Park, AT&T reach deal. How it will benefit visitors, park services
Whether you're a parent at Presque Isle State Park trying to upload a video of your kid building a sand castle or a peninsula visitor in need of emergency services, officials announced a public-private partnership that could benefit you. AT&T has expanded its 5G network in the Erie area by co-locating equipment on...
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