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What buildings are worth saving? Erie's next steps to preserve historic places
The city of Erie’s multi-year strategy for maintaining and preserving historically or architecturally significant buildings is moving forward with plans to launch a survey of more than 36,000 properties in the city. The survey is considered a key component of what’s known as the City of Erie Historic Preservation...
Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary Begins Expansion Project
As executive director of Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary, Mary Grace Lacoste is dedicated to helping cats. "We are a completely a free roam, no-kill shelter," said Lacoste. "When we bring in cats, we completely commit to them for the extension of their life." In order to better serve the Erie...
Letter: Honor the pioneers of Erie's LGBTQ+ movement for justice and equality
On May 16th we celebrate National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day. This day is a time to recognize pioneers of the LGBTQ+ movement for justice and equality and to highlight the challenges that remain today. Many LGBTQ+ older adults are at high risk for elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation due to factors such as social isolation, solo aging, past experiences with violence, harassment, and discrimination.
McDowell AFJROTC Receives Unit Awards, Places in Top 5% of AFJROTC Units Worldwide
McDowell High School's AFJROTC Unit received two special recognition awards for the 2023-24 school year. The unit received the Distinguished Unit with Merit Award (DUMA) and the Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award (SSCSEA). According to the Millcreek Township School District, McDowell's unit is the only unit in Pennsylvania...
Patrick J. DiPaolo Scholarships Awarded to Student-Athletes
The annual Patrick J. DiPaolo Scholarship Awards Banquet was held at the Sacred Heart Church Auditorium. The event recognizes 10 outstanding local high school student-athletes by granting them a $1,000 scholarship to go towards their collegiate careers. Michael Romeo serves as the co-chairman on the executive board for the Patrick...
Horse racing returns to Presque Isle Downs: 5 things to know about this year's meet
More horsemen. Fewer race dates. Same post times. That’s what thoroughbred horse racing fans can expect this year at Presque Isle Downs, which on Monday hosts the first of 76 dates on its 2024 meet calendar. Live racing is scheduled from 3-7 p.m. each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until Sept. 16, when Thursday nights join the schedule through Oct. 24.
Erie Digital News Now Highlights: May 16
Erie Digital News Now Content at your fingertips. After Google announced AI generated topic summaries in Search, many people are wondering what this means for SEO, referral traffic and brand discovery. Social Media Buzz. The number of beaches to open, will depend on the amount of lifeguards this upcoming memorial...
Baseball Recap: Trevin Capela can't quite lead Union City over Cochranton
Union City was the 4-3 winner over Cochranton when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Union City Bears fell just short of the Cochranton Cardinals by a score of 8-6 on Wednesday. Union City saw seven different players step up...
Erie optometry worker accused of stealing money from practice. What police say she did
Carol A. Harrington is accused by police of stealing $101,139.65 from Family Eye Care, where she worked as a business manager, between 2017 and 2022. An Erie woman who worked as a business manager for an eye doctor in the city is accused of stealing over $100,000 from the practice by writing herself checks and making unauthorized purchases, city police allege in a criminal complaint filed on Tuesday.
Region five champion Cathedral Prep ends regular season with 8-1 win over rival McDowell
ERIE, PA (WJET)– The Cathedral Prep Ramblers baseball team battled McDowell Trojans at UPMC Park on Thursday. Jason Fultz Jr. led the Ramblers from both sides of the field. He dominated on the mound and helped the team get out of several jams. Fultz Jr. has two hits, two RBIs and struck out eight in […]
Millcreek Mall Construction Projects Make Progress
Two projects at the Millcreek Mall are underway. Construction crews are in the process of building a 20,000 square foot playing field at Dick's Sporting Goods. Erie News Now was told the new facility will allow customers to try out sports gear before they buy it. Mi Scuzi's is also...
Red Lobster Closes Erie Restaurant
Red Lobster is closing dozens of stores across the United State, including its restaurant in Erie. The Erie location is one of 48 restaurants to close. It comes following reports that the Florida-based seafood chain had been considering filing for bankruptcy. According to the liquidation company TAG-EX Brands, all of...
FedEx Awards Small Business Grant to Erie Cotton
FedEx has announced the winners of its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, which includes a business here in Erie. Erie Cotton, a veteran owned business that focuses on converting clothing and other cotton rich materials into cleaning cloths for various industries, received one of the Small Business Grants. FedEx...
Rotary Club Awards Scholarships to Erie Seniors
This is the time of the year scholarships are given out, and on Wednesday, May 15, the Rotary Club of Erie awarded seniors from Erie's Public Schools $3,000 scholarships each. Five students from both Collegiate Academy and East High School received awards, following interviews with Rotary Club members. Since 1954,...
Cathedral Prep Students Participate in Day of Service
If you were driving around Erie Wednesday morning, you might have seen some students cleaning up the area. Students from Cathedral Prep did community service at several places around the city. Each grade had different assignments, from picking up trash to learning about different services available for people. The school...
Erie School District investigates after misuse of new Biletnikoff Field
The Erie School District is investigating activity that took place on their newly renovated Biletnikoff Field after reports that a mini bike had been speeding around the field and track. The field, recently transformed by renovations, now sees motorized vehicles trespassing on the property. District officials told JET 24/FOX 66...
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