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North East School District wants mom's lawsuit dismissed. Watch the video behind the case
Mom claims district, superintendent, School Board president denigrated her over incident in student drop-off line. District says suit is meritless and falls short of making a First Amendment case. Erie Times-News. One of the main pieces of evidence in a lawsuit in federal court in Erie is video footage of...
Erie County restaurant inspections for May 23-30, 2024
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded May 23 through Thursday. Two critical violations. East Erie Moose Lodge, 6060 Iroquois Ave., Harborcreek Township. (Mouse droppings found in two places and...
Millcreek Resident Calling for Maintenance at Civil War Cemetery on Wattsburg Road
Dee Dee Tanner is a lover of history. "I was told about it. My father always loved the Civil War," Tanner said. "He had books on it." Just off Wattsburg Road near Beechwood Inn lies a Civil War cemetery, where Tanner, a Millcreek resident, reads the tombstones, taking in the scenery and atmosphere.
Health Officials Warn about Sedative Medetomidine in Drugs; Local Authorities React
"Street drugs anymore is Russian Roulette." This is Erie Police Department Deputy Chief Rick Lorah's thoughts on the seemingly endless amount of drugs and mixtures navigating the streets. "That's all cheaper than the drug that's being sold," Lorah said. There has been growing concern with Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer. Also...
PennDOT Alerts Motorists to Additional Work Planned on Interstate 79 Bridge in City of Erie
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be doing additional routine maintenance work on the bridge that carries Interstate 79 over the CSX railroad Tracks between Route 5 and Route 20 in the City of Erie. Work will take place on Thursday, May 30. PennDOT said motorists should be alert...
Construction to start on Greengarden Bikeway project
(WJET/WFXP) — Construction work is set to start next Monday on a long-debated bikeway project in the City of Erie, which was approved earlier this year. Work is set to begin on Monday, June 12, for the Greengarden Bikeway Project, PennDOT and the City of Erie announced Friday morning.
Pa. budget idea would help those with autism, intellectual disabilities
The online version of this story has been changed to include updated figures provided by the Barber National Institute, and to correct the spelling of Maureen Barber-Carey's name. The Barber National Institute employs 442 people in Erie as direct support professionals, trained staff who spend their day in the community or in homes...
Expect delays on I-79 in Erie on Thursday as PennDOT maintains bridge over rail tracks
Drivers might want to steer clear of Interstate 79 between West 12th and West 26th streets in Erie on May 30. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will be doing additional maintenance on the bridge that carries the interstate over the CSX tracks between the two exits. Lanes will be closed...
Local district's experience with phone ban
Iroquois School District has a similar phone policy to the one Millcreek's school board voted to approve Tuesday. At all Iroquois schools, students are not allowed to have their phones on them during the school day. Phones must be placed in student's lockers. They are given detention if caught using...
PennDOT to Begin Work to Create Additional Bike Lanes in the City of Erie
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is preparing to start a $372,000 project to improve the safety and accessibility for bicyclists in the City of Erie. The project is a collaboration between PennDOT and the City of Erie. The project includes the creation of bike lanes on nearly two miles of Greengarden Rd. and Greengarden Blvd. from 12th St. to 38th St. in the city.
Employment report: Erie County added manufacturing, education and health services jobs
Erie County's employment picture continues to improve. The county's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged for the third straight month at a record low of 3.5%, according to newly released numbers from the state Department of Labor & Industry. That falls just short of the statewide unemployment rate of 3.4%....
Erie Digital News Now Highlights: May 29
Erie Digital News Now Content at your fingertips. A tornado touched down in Pennsylvania. The EF1 tornado touched down in Schuylkill County. Millcreek Township School District Cell Phone Policy. Iyo is developing the first AI earbuds you can use without a phone. Preorders are open for what the Google backed...
Local solar program proposed in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – Connecting to solar power remains unaffordable and technically impossible for many across Pennsylvania. That’s why one Erie County legislator says he’s reintroducing legislation to bridge the gap for renters and homeowners unable to invest in their own rooftop panels. Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, sponsored a plan on Thursday that would establish […]
Retired U.S. Army Major Chris Kaltenbaugh: Remembering Our Veterans
For the last three years, Erie News Now has honored veterans and their families every Thursday night. This week we are featuring the journey of Chris Kaltenbaugh, a retired U.S. Army Major. Shortly after 9/11, he was deployed overseas. He served on active duty before taking command of a local...
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