Lisa Adams
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Procession Planned for Erie Firefighter Who Lost Life to Occupational Cancer
There will be a small procession of fire trucks and rescue vehicles on Saturday morning as members of the Erie Fire Department prepare to say goodbye to one of their own. The procession will carry the casket of late Erie firefighter Michael "Mikey" Smith from Dusckas Martin Funeral Home on Sterrettania Road to calling hours at the Bayfront Convention Center. As we reported Sunday, Smith just… → Read More
Demolition of Erie Malleable Iron Complex Continues
The demolition was a little delayed by the discovery of more asbestos than anticipated, but it's been in full swing for a couple months now. → Read More
Erie Dems Host Signing Party
Candidates running for office in the spring primary election are in the process of gathering signatures on nominating petitions. → Read More
PASSHE to Approve Interim President for PennWest, Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson Steps Into Different Role
Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, founding president of the consolidated school, to be replaced by interim leader from West Chester University in Philadelphia. → Read More
Students at Penn State Behrend University React to Michigan State Shooting Tragedy
They are concerned for their peers, but these types of tragedies sadly have become fairly commonplace in their lifetime. → Read More
UPMC Hamot Celebrates 50th Living Kidney Donor
Man recently donated a kidney to help his friend when he tested to be a good match. → Read More
Penndot Asks PA Drivers to Avoid Driving Impaired on Super Sunday
With extra traffic on the road and parties to watch the Super Bowl, they want drivers to stay safe. → Read More
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to Expand Clinical Cancer Research in Erie Thanks to Hamot Health Foundation Gift
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to Expand Clinical Cancer Research in Erie Thanks to Hamot Health Foundation Gift - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA → Read More
Erie Police Arrest Suspect in Homicide at Metroplex
The fatal shooting claimed the life of Steve Smith, 38. → Read More
Local and State Police Discuss Public Notification Strategies in Emergencies After California Tragedies
Some have complained that it took Los Angeles area authorities too long to notify the public that the armed suspect was still at large. → Read More
Erie Playhouse Confirms Top Departures, Begins National Search
Erie Playhouse looking for new top leadership. → Read More
Fired Erie Playhouse Producing Director Back on the Job, Other Leadership Changes in Process
Board leadership expected to issue news release soon on new staff departures. → Read More
Edinboro Rescuers Recover Body Found in Edinboro Lake Off Route 99
An electric wheelchair was found in the water nearby. State police and the coroner are investigating. → Read More
Downtown Erie Construction Projects Progressing into the New Year
EDDC 5th and State building to open first parking spaces in two weeks, and climbing gym due to open in late Spring. → Read More
Erie Wabtec's First Battery-Diesel Hybrid Locomotive Moves to Final Assembly, One Example of a Very Good Year
Diverse work keeping Erie Wabtec plant busy. VP of Operations Joe Cavalier says collaboration and flexibility are driving opportunities for more. → Read More
Gannon University Students are 3D Printing History, Literally
Collaboration with Tom Hagen and Kidder Jefferys Construction is helping to replicate intricate balusters for a staircase at a 130 year old Erie home. → Read More
ExpERIEnce Children's Museum Launches Community Capital Campaign
The nearly $18 million construction project will not only enlarge the children's museum but add lots of new exhibits for older kids as well. → Read More
Union Jobs up at Erie Wabtec Plant
Because of orders and new work, more than 300 laid off union workers have been call back, according to union officials. → Read More
UPMC Hamot First Hospital in PA to Use CelTivity System to Diagnose Lung Cancer
Microscopic system makes cancer cells light up and helping to diagnose lung cancer quicker and more accurately than traditional diagnostic methods. → Read More
Game Wardens: Start of Pennsylvania's Rifle Deer Hunting Season a 'Success'
If you didn't bag a buck or a doe, the season continues through Dec. 10. → Read More