Erie hospital officials rebut Medicaid cuts closure risk study
LECOM Medical Center, then known as Millcreek Community Hospital, was one of Pennsylvania's most financially successful hospitals less than 10 years ago. Throughout the 2010s, the Millcreek Township hospital posted some of the highest operating and total margins of any acute-care hospital in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Parents Raise Concerns After Reported Threat at Grover Cleveland Elementary School
An incident at Grover Cleveland Elementary School is raising concerns among parents in the Erie School District after a student allegedly made a threat toward classmates. Erie News Now spoke with Erie School District Coordinator of Public Relations and Strategic Communications Erica Erwin about the incident. She says “
Erie School Board Approves New Dress Code and “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Policy
The Erie School Board approved two major policy changes tonight that could impact students across the district, including updates to the dress code and cell phone use during the school day. The updated dress code brings back standardized school attire similar to pre-pandemic rules, requiring students to wear collared s
Pennsylvania State Police to conduct car seat safety checks
(WJET/WFXP) — Local police are offering a chance to ensure car seat safety. The Corry Barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police Department will be conducting child car seat safety checks for free on Tuesday, May 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-ins will be accepted while appointments are preferred. Appointments can be mad
14th Fest Returns to Kick Off Summer Fun in Downtown Erie
Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) in collaboration with the Erie Downtown Partnership will host the 14th Fest on June 11. The fest will be held on 14th Street between French and Holland Street. This event is held as a way to kick off the beginning of summer while showcasing what...
PennWest develops pathway for graduate health degrees
A new partnership will assist Pennsylvania Western University students with earning graduate health degrees. PennWest — which has campuses in California, Clarion, Edinboro and online — has partnered with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for doctoral programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine a
Millcreek appoints Waldameer and Water World COO to General Authority
(WJET/WFXP)– Millcreek Township announced they’ve added a fifth member to their general authority, appointing Waldameer and Water World Chief Operating Officer Brian Goarman to the position as they continue planning the Presque Isle Gateway District. The township said Gorman was unanimously voted onto the board during
Iroquois Elementary Educator and Student Receive National Read 180 Awards
Iroquois Elementary Educator and Student Receive National Read 180 Awards. Dr. Melissa Mannarelli, an educator at Iroquois Elementary School, and Valeria Mateos Navarrete, a student at the school, received National Read 180 Awards for their dedication to academic excellence.
Erie police investigating home invasion turned shootout
Erie City Police are investigating after an attempted home invasion that involved several gunshots on Tuesday night. The incident happened in the 900 block of East 25th Street just after 11 pm. Police said it involved a car driving away after those inside shot at the home and the residents of the home also ended […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 2:15 PM for SE Chautauqua County
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 2:15 PM for an area that includes the southeastern portion of Chautauqua County. At 1:17 PM, radar indicated severe thunderstorms along a line extending from seven miles west of Ashford Hollow to near West Ellicott, moving east at 30
