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U.S. News & World Report Recognizes LECOM Among 2024 Best Medical Schools
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) ranks 46th in the nation for the Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care and 39th for Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas among 168 schools, according to the 2024 Best Medical Schools report by U.S. News & World Report. “LECOM’s consistent rankings on...
Meet the Erie Woman Who's Throwing an Olympics Party
An Erie woman is celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympics in a big way. Since 2008, she's hosted a big Olympics party. Friday, dozens of people will participate in a mock opening ceremony. There will be a Parade of Nations - a popular element of the night. Participants bring food from...
No-hitter history: Breaking down five hit-free games thrown by Erie SeaWolves pitchers
In nearly 30 years as an organization, the Erie SeaWolves have thrown five no-hitters, including the most recent one on July 20. From two combined no-hitters to three on the road, all five performances have been memorable for the 'Wolves. It started in 1995 when 17-year-old Elvin Hernandez threw a controversial no-hitter...
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. ...
Spoon's League Games Canceled Due to Disrespectful Conduct, Future of League in Question
All Spoon's League games scheduled for Friday, July 26 have been canceled. According to a Facebook post from the Spoon's Summer Court League, the decision to cancel the game was based upon the actions of some players and visitors who were disrespectful and/or went to the court to fight. League...
Marriage licenses, divorces and more: The latest Erie County vital statistics
Marriage licenses issued between July 15-19 in Erie County Adiutori, Stephen Anthony, 35, 2597 Elk St., Lake City; Finnegan, Brooke Lynne, 33, 2597 Elk St., Lake City. Bergell, Eric Robert,...
New changes happening at Frontier Park. Here’s what to know
Frontier Park is currently undergoing some changes in an effort to make it easier for parents to watch their children play. A new seating area is being installed at the bottom of the Griff slides. There are going to be two, 12-foot benches and a rain garden in the middle.
Youth Leadership Institute Bringing New Service Club to Erie High School
Starting this fall students at Erie High School will have a new service option. The details were the focus of Erie Mayor Joe Schember's weekly news conference. In September the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) and the Erie School District will be launching its first service club at Erie High School.
Lake Erie 2024 Cyclefest Begins
Cyclists made their way around downtown for the start of the 2024 Lake Erie Cyclefest. Event and marketing manager for Erie Sports Commission Sydney Dietz said they expect over 1,000 people to participate. "Every year it keeps growing and growing. More rides have been added and more participants have been...
Erie breakdancer speaks on the significance of breakdancing coming to the Olympics
For the first time in its long history, the Paris Olympics will feature a new dance style in its list of competitions. Break dancing will make its debut in the Paris Olympics this year, making it the first dance event to ever reach the Olympic Games. Nate Freebourn started break dancing when he was 17 […]
PA CareerLink Hosts National Hire a Veteran Day Career Fair
Several employers were at today's event, such as Port Erie Plastics, Winland Foods, LECOM Health and many others, all looking to provide help for veterans. "All of the partners who are in the building including the resource partners and employers are committed to that today," Site Advisor Letty Acosta said.
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...
Baroofest Fundraiser at Frontier Park to Benefit A.N.N.A. Shelter
The A.N.N.A. Shelter is inviting the community to the Baroofest Fundraiser at Frontier Park. The event will feature a basket raffle, a kissing booth, live pet portraits, adoptable dogs and more. The shelter is encouraging A.N.N.A. Alum to come and join the fun with your furever friend. The fundraiser will...
Big eighth inning fuels Pa. victory over Maryland at Big 26 Baseball Classic
Thanks to a four-run burst in the eighth inning, Pennsylvania kickstarted the annual Big 26 Baseball Classic Friday with a 6-3 victory over Maryland. At FNB Field, Pa. trailed 3-0 through five complete innings before inching within 3-2 with single runs in the sixth and seventh frames. Chris Schaller tagged a solo home run in the seventh.
It’s been 10 years since the lanternfly landed in Pa. How bad is it?
When lanternflies were discovered in Berks County in 2014, panic set in among the country and region’s top scientists. They feared the insect would devastate Pennsylvania’s robust farming, lumber, and grape industries. A 2019 study projected annual costs of damage could reach $324 million and result in the loss of 2,800 jobs across agricultural industries.
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