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Too many feral cats 'overrun' Erie County programs. How to help
Toni Smith has her work cut out for her. Since 2013, the co-owner of Erie Trap and Release has responded to calls, day and night, from residents who’ve spotted feral or severely injured cats or kittens in their neighborhood. ...
Erie County Prison Warden Kevin Sutter retires
Kevin Sutter, who served as warden of the Erie County Prison since 2013, has retired. Sutter, 53, submitted his paperwork and his intent to retire in May. His last day was June 24, according to Erie County Public Information Officer Chris Carroll. Deputy Warden Michael Holman is serving as interim...
Hypnotic Clambake’s Maury Rosenberg Joins Folkfaces at Great Blue Heron Music Festival
(WNY News Now) – Sherman – Maury Rosenberg of Hypnotic Clambake joins forces with Folkfaces for a mesmerizing performance at the Great Blue Heron Music Festival in Sherman, NY. Maury Rosenberg, renowned for his work with Hypnotic Clambake, will be taking the stage alongside Folkfaces at this year’s Great Blue Heron Music Festival. Scheduled for…
What to Know if You're Going to Erie Fireworks Show
The city of Erie is preparing for Wednesday’s annual fireworks show on the bayfront. Lights Over Lake Erie starts at 10 p.m. at the foot of Dobbins Landing. Police and fire officials will be there to keep spectators safe. The Coast Guard will ensure boaters are far enough away.
Troopers: Woman Finds Unknown Man in Summit Township Motel Room, Discovers Belongings Stolen
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary after a woman woke up to find an unknown man in her Summit Township, Erie County, motel room. It was reported Monday evening at a motel on Perry Highway. Troopers did not disclose the name of the motel. A woman told investigators she...
Prehistoric pair: Jurassic Quest roars into Erie; dinosaur drive-thru event hits Wattsburg
A familiar interactive dinosaur experience is stomping its way back to Erie. Jurassic Quest, the popular interactive dinosaur event, returns to the Bayfront Convention Center at 1 Sassafras St. on July 12-14. The family-friendly experience will showcase more than 100 life-like dinosaurs, interactive adventures, dinosaur rides, a fossil digging station,...
Behrend looks to honor past while reinventing a space that had become an eyesore
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. Legend has it that Ernst Behrend, co-founder of the Hammermill Paper Co., took a chilly plunge each March into the outdoor swimming pool he had built just east of his Glenhill Farmhouse in Harborcreek Township and swam 80 laps.
Putting Erie Rise charter school under receiver was unprecedented. Judge explains ruling
In opinion detailing his decision to appoint receiver, Erie County Judge Marshall Piccinini says Erie Rise's slow dissolution was putting public money at risk. "Prudent" action was warranted, he says. Erie Times-News. On June 7, Erie County Judge Marshall Piccinini made first-of-its-kind ruling and appointed independent receiver to oversee financial...
Water Main break leaves downtown businesses without water overnight
(WJET/WFXP) — A water main break Tuesday evening in downtown Erie leaves several businesses without water. That break affecting the businesses along East 12th Street between Downing Avenue and Bacon Street. According to Erie County 911, officials with Erie Water Works will not be able to get the required equipment on site until this morning. […]
Vehicle Strikes Deer, Bursts into Flames on I-90 in Ripley
The driver of a vehicle on I-90 eastbound in the Town of Ripley was able to escape injury after the vehicle became fully involved in flames Tuesday evening. According to the Ripley Fire Department, the flames broke out in the area of milepost 490.0 after the vehicle struck a deer at about 8:30 PM. Crews say the driver was able to get out of the vehicle before EMS crews arrived.
How Lehigh Valley cities are gearing up to respond to illegal firework use over the July 4 holiday
For the first time this year, Bethlehem police will have a “no tolerance” policy for illegal firework use — if someone is illegally setting off a firework in the city, police will immediately issue a citation with no warnings given. The change in policy comes as a result of what police Chief Michelle Kott calls a necessary response to the often disruptive, sometimes dangerous use of fireworks ...
New school tax credit plan emerges in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, worth up to $8,000 per student, that families could use to reduce their tax liability. It’s scheduled for a vote […]
Pennsylvania men to compete at 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — A pair of men from Pennsylvania are set to take center stage at the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. George Chiger, of Pocono Pines, and Sean Yeager, of Phoenixville, are among this year's contestants in the annual July 4 event. Chiger, 45, qualified for...
Bill passed by PA House waives driver’s license fees for homeless youth
(WJET/WFXP) — A bill that would help homeless youth have an easier time acquiring a driver’s license has been passed by the House. On Tuesday, July 2, House Bill 127, which waives driver’s license-related fees for homeless children, passed with bipartisan support. Without the financial struggle, Bill 127 aims to provide homeless youth the opportunity […]
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