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Former patrons emotionally impacted by Cambridge Springs Pharmacy closure
Pharmacies and hospitals act as the first line of defense for small communities. But that line is being broken after the Cambridge Springs Pharmacy announced online they’ll be closed permanently on Wednesday, June 19. And now, the next closest place to get a prescription filled is over seven miles...
Erie Sports Now Director and Wife Welcome Baby Girl
Congratulations are in order for Erie Sports Now Director, John Lydic and his wife, Lindsay who welcomed a baby girl last week. Meet Charlotte Mae Lydic. She was born on Tuesday, June 4 at 2:05 in the afternoon, weighing 7 pounds and 8 ounces and was 22 1/4 inches long.
Erie Digital News Now Highlights: June 11
Erie Digital News Now Content at your fingertips. A jury in Wilmington, Delaware found the only living son of the U.S. President, guilty. School District Turning Building into Homeless Shelter. Hunter Biden Trial Latest: Guilty. Keeping Kids Entertained During Summer Months. Apple has finally entered the AI conversation. On Monday,...
Community Blood Bank Seeks New Platelet Donors
Community Blood Bank (CBB) is urgently seeking new platelet donors. Recent surges in platelet usage across northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York have created a critical need for additional donors, according to the Blood Bank. Anyone who has previously donated platelets and is currently eligible to donate again is encouraged...
Country Fair to Donate Portion of Gas Proceeds to Erie Gives Day 2024 Nonprofits
Country Fair is teaming up with the Erie Community Foundation to help support the upcoming Erie Gives Day effort. Country Fair will share a portion of gas fill ups to all the Erie Gives non profits from 2024. The donations will be split evenly among those non profits. To donate,...
Find live bands, food trucks and more at 14th Fest in downtown Erie
Summer is on its way, and for the third straight year, the 14th Fest will help to kick it off by showcasing part of downtown Erie. The festival, a creation of Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Erie Downtown Partnership, is scheduled for June 14 at East 14th Street between French and Holland streets. It is free admission and will be open to the public from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
As Greengarden Bike Lane Construction Begins, Residents Continue to Push for On-Street Parking
After months of planning and arguing between the City of Erie and Greengarden Boulevard residents, the Greengarden Boulevard Bike Lane has officially begun construction. But now, residents are working to maintain their on-street parking rights, calling the lack of on-street parking "unconstitutional." "Last time I checked this was America, and...
Celebrating Womens Veterans Day
Today is Women Veterans Day. It's celebrated each year on June 12 in recognition of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act signing back in 1948. Tina Hopper is one of 5 female veterans to be honored by the Veteran's Affinity Network at Erie Insurance later today. Hopper always wanted to...
Scams are 'epidemic.' Program planned to help seniors spot them
Millcreek residents 65 and over are invited to learn how to protect themselves from scams during free programs at the township municipal building on June 18. Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Cynthia Schick will share information about how to recognize and avoid scams in programs from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
Toddler's parents charged in her death after she froze outside
Three and a half months after 2-year-old Zemina Smith froze to death outside her apartment on East 17th Street, Erie police have charged her parents with involuntary manslaughter and other counts related to her death and to what investigators said was the lack of proper care of her two siblings. Some of the...
WATCH: Gov. Shapiro speaks to Erie students on mental health
Erie, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is in Erie on Wednesday to visit students from Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School for a roundtable discussion on mental health and to highlight his 2024-25 budget’s proposed investments in K-12 education.
Erie County unveils new health survey. What questions are they asking you?
The Erie County Department of Health is interested in learning how often you exercise, whether you practice safe sex and what, if any, chronic diseases you have. It's part of Community Health Assessment Survey 2024, a voluntary, anonymous survey used to help plan and prioritize future county health programs and services.
Did you guess Monday’s diaper cake correctly?
Nexstar’s Founders Day is quickly approaching as it takes place on Friday. Our station is not only holding a diaper drive to benefit the Erie Family Center but we thought it would be fun for each department to create a cake in any theme they want, that will also be donated.
Part of Old Glenwood Ave. Closed Due to Roadway Improvements
Parts of Old Glenwood Park Ave. will be closed on Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 due to roadway improvements. According to Millcreek Township, the road will be closed from Perry Highway to Home Rd. on Tuesday and Wednesday. The closure will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Millcreek School District to Adjust School Start time for 2024-25 Academic Year
It's the first full week of summer vacation for students in the Millcreek School District, but some administrators are already looking towards next school year. The Millcreek School District is planning to run a smaller bus fleet next school year. As a result, the high school start time is moving up 20 minutes, and the middle schools are moving back 15 minutes.
Community Members Step Up After Urban Farm Vandalized
Community members in Little Italy were busy on Monday afternoon replanting their urban farm after it was vandalized last week. Susannah Faulker, Development Director Sisters of St. Joseph's Neighborhood Network, like many others was devastated to see that their urban farm they had tended for for months was destroyed last week.
The Last Word: A Visit to the Historic Eagle Hotel
I’m at the Eagle Hotel in Waterford. How many times have we driven past this place? Some of us have even had a meal here. But, did we ever think about the people who traveled here before us?. I’m taking a tour of The Eagle Hotel led by Patrick...
Charges Pending for Illegal Sale of Alcohol at Downtown Erie Location
Criminal charges are pending for the illegal sale of alcohol at a downtown Erie location, according to Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement. Officers said they served a search warrant at Reflection at 1015 State St. on Wednesday morning for allegations of unlawful sales of alcohol. Multiple people who have...
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