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Erie Democrats gather, speak on Kamala Harris’ new Presidential campaign
The Erie Democratic Party gathered to highlight Vice President Kamala Harris’ fight for Pennsylvania as she enters the presidential race. Local leaders such as Erie City Council member Tyler Titus and vice chair of Erie Democrats Kristy Gnibus spoke to kick off Kamala Harris’ presidential run. They expressed...
Harborcreek Community Parks Receive Award
During an annual community concert on Friday night, a $75,000 check was presented to Harborcreek Township. Erie County Executive Brenton Davis handed out the award. The money will go towards upgrades at the local baseball and softball fields, and new pickleball courts. The funding comes from Erie County Greenways Program,...
Lake Erie Cyclefest offers ‘gear-iffic’ views of Erie County during scenic bike rides
From city streets to hilly trails to beaches, Lake Erie Cyclefest returns this week offering a look at the landscapes throughout Erie County. Cyclefest organizers expect about 1,000 riders to register for events throughout the week. Riders from ten different states have already signed up. Rides are held each day...
PennDOT Alerts Motorists to Traffic Shift Planned for Eastbound Lane of Bayfront Parkway in City of Erie
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting drivers to a changing traffic pattern for eastbound traffic on the Bayfront Parkway in the City of Erie. The shift will begin on Tuesday, July 30. Barriers will be placed between the two directions of traffic from State Street and Holland Street...
Portion of Bayfront Parkway in Erie reopens after spilled cooking oil shut it down
An unexpected release of cooking oil on Thursday night shut down a portion of a major Erie artery through much of Friday. The Bayfront Parkway between Port Access Road and East Sixth Street was closed until 8:20 pm. on Friday due to the spill, which was reported shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday, according to Erie County 911. ...
Millcreek Township awards bid for Erie Golf Club sale. Court must approve the agreement
Millcreek Township is a step closer to selling the Erie Golf Club. Township supervisors on Tuesday awarded a bid for the purchase of the 175-acre property at 6050 Old Zuck Road to the Charles R. Van Eekeren Revocable Trust for $1,311,000. ...
City of Meadville's Treasurer's Office Unable to Process Payments on Friday, July 29 Due to Significant Update
The City of Meadville's Treasurer's Office will be unable to process payments on Friday, July 26 due to a significant update to the city's financial software. The Treasurer's Office will still be open on Friday to answer any questions. The City recommends making payments before Friday. Payments are anticipated to...
Firefighters 5K, Parade on Third Street Highlight Saturday Events at Oil Heritage Festival
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The 46th annual Oil Heritage Festival will feature the Oil City Firefighters 5K Run/Walk, the parade, and more on Saturday, July 27. The festival, hosted by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, will run until Sunday, July 28. The Oil City Firefighters 5K Run/Walk...
McKean Community Day Brings Fun to Downtown
It was a day celebrate the community of McKean on Saturday. Main Street was filled with booths and vendors, raffles, music and food trucks for their community day. Kids could also enjoy bounce houses, cornhole and bingo. A parade took over the downtown in the afternoon. There was homemade baked...
Erie Digital News Now Highlights: July 24
Erie Digital News Now Content at your fingertips. Caught on Camera: a breaching whale landed on a boat in Portsmouth Harbor, New Hampshire nearly capsizing a boat with two men on board. Big Stories. Harris Campaign & President Biden's Speech. Donald Trump Heeds Secret Service Advice: No More Outdoor Rallies.
U.S. Air Force Veteran Dale Vicos Reflects on Years of Service: Remembering Our Veterans
For the last three years, Erie News Now has honored veterans and their families every Thursday night. It's stories of service and sacrifice. This week, we are highlighting the journey of U.S. Air Force veteran Dale Vicos. He served from 1982 until 2006. Dale joined three years after graduating from...
Banta to host damaged license plate event
HARRISBURG – After hosting several successful Hard-to-Read License Plate events, Rep. Jake Banta, R-4th, is teaming up with the Borough of Edinboro Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police to help constituents who have license plates that have become difficult to read. The event will be held Monday, July...
Update on IRG Recycling Plant Coming to Erie
The federal government is offering IRG Recycling group a $182.6 million loan for a recycling facility on East Lake Road in Erie, potentially accelerating the plant's development. This loan will help cover 60 percent of the funding needed to bring this recycling plant to the area which IRG Recycling leaders...
"Get the Lead Out"; Erie Water Works, EPA Highlight Service Line Replacement Project
Erie Water Works (EWW) CEO Craig Palmer is on a mission. "We have a responsibility to our ratepayers and our customers to provide the safest possible drinking water," Palmer said. It requires some digging, twisting and sawing. The goal of the Service Line Replacement Project is to replace all the...
2024 Lake Erie Cycle-Fest rolls out for day one
A weekend-long festival kicked off Thursday, inviting Erie cyclists to enjoy a weekend of bike rides and other activities. Lake Erie Cycle-Fest is a four-day festival for bikers that runs from July 25 to 28. Thursday the cyclists completed a 10-mile “slow roll” starting and ending in Perry Square and...
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