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Saying Goodbye
But today I will be retiring after 41 years at WICU-TV. I have been overwhelmed by the hundreds of phone calls, cards, e-mails and texts wishing me well. I can't possibly thank everyone individually, so let me take this opportunity to thank everybody for reaching out to me in the past couple of weeks. I really appreciate it. I also want to thank everyone at Lilly Broadcasting for their support,… → Read More
Food Distribution Scheduled for Saturday
The Second Harvest Food Bank is extending a helping hand to people now unemployed because of new COVID-19 restrictions. The food bank is worried that many employees of restaurants, bars, gyms, and bowling alleys might be facing hunger for the first time. So managers have scheduled a food distribution for Saturday morning. Each family will get a box of food, primarily staples, plus produce to… → Read More
Lawmaker Listens to Concerns of Corry Restaurant Owner
Lawmaker Listens to Concerns of Corry Restaurant Owner - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA → Read More
Lawmaker Listens to Concerns of Corry Restaurant Owner
Corry Restaurant Owner Voices Concerns About Restrictions to State Lawmaker → Read More
Ben Franklin Technology Partners: Giving You the Business
Ben Franklin Technology Partners: Giving You the Business → Read More
Area Funeral Homes Cope With Surge in Covid Related Deaths
Area Funeral Homes Cope With Surge in Covid Related Deaths - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA → Read More
Area Funeral Homes Cope With Surge in Covid Related Deaths
The recent spike in local Covid deaths has put a strain on some area funeral homes. Erie County registering nine Covid-related deaths in the past 24 hours, on top of 15 deaths yesterday. The Edder Funeral Home in Girard is handling six deaths in just the past 24 hours. Funeral Director Dan Edder says that comes on top of an increase over the past few weeks as the virus surged. He thinks some of… → Read More
Dahlkemper Talks About Covid-Related Deaths
Dahlkemper Talks About Covid-Related Deaths - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA → Read More
Dahlkemper Talks About Covid-Related Deaths
County Officials Update Covid-Related Deaths During Briefing → Read More
Riders Gradually Returning to EMTA During Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has been a big blow to the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority or EMTA. But now, bus ridership is gradually on the increase. It is now at 55% of pre-pandemic levels. That's not good, but it is definitely improving. EMTA still has 22 workers laid off, but that is down from 60. Plus some routes earlier cut, have been re-established. Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting… → Read More
Peek'n Peak Prepares for Ski Season in a Pandemic
Peek'n Peak Prepares for Ski Season in a Pandemic - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA → Read More
Andrea's Interior Design Gallery: Giving You the Business
Andrea's Interior Design Gallery: Giving You the Business → Read More
Peek Prepares for Ski Season During Pandemic
Crews are now working overtime to prepare for the start of the ski season at Peek'n Peak. Weather permitting, the resort will open December 18. But as the snow guns pump out man made snow, some changes are planned to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. People will be asked to ride the lifts with their own group or family. Masks will be required indoors, with capacity capped at 50%. And crews… → Read More
Pandemic Complicates Shipyard Preparations for Busy Season
Erie's shipyard is now gearing up for the busy winter repair season. But the pandemic has made the preparations more complicated this year. Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair, the company that operates the shipyard, is currently busy building a tugboat and barge. But early next month, five large American and Canadian cargo vessels are expected to arrive for winter repairs and inspections.… → Read More
Four AHN Saint Vincent Nurses to be Featured in New Marvel Comic Honoring Real-Life Heroes
Four AHN Saint Vincent Nurses to be Featured in New Marvel Comic Honoring Real-Life Heroes - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA → Read More
AHN Saint Vincent Preparing to Receive Covid Vaccine
With covid cases surging. there is a lot of focus on the vaccines that could help to prevent the infection from spreading. Those vaccinations are now getting closer to arriving here in Erie. Managers at AHN Saint Vincent say they expect their first shipment from the state in the next few weeks. Already the pharmacy is making preparations. Two large freezers are in place to store the vaccines… → Read More
Waterford Coping with First Significant Snow of the Season
Waterford Digs Out From First Significant Snowfall → Read More
YoYoSam: Giving You the Business
But now, the Fairview business sells skill toys all over the world. There is a small retail store that is now closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Owner Mitch Silver has loved yo yos since he was a kid. As an adult he started selling them from his basement, and the business just kept growing. It is now a very big business, with employees shipping about 1,000 different types of skill toys… → Read More
Zoo Closes for Winter After Coping with Impact of Pandemic
The Erie Zoo closed for the winter today, after a very challenging season because of the coronavirus pandemic. The season ending with a cold, rainy, gloomy day, The pandemic forced the zoo to close for three months in the spring, and forced the cancellation of the annual Zoo Parade, and Galapazooza, the biggest fundraiser of the year. The zoo losing about $1.1 million in revenue this year.… → Read More
Hunters Prepare for Different Rifle Deer Season
Area hunters are now getting ready for the start of rifle deer season. Hunters sighting in their guns today will probably have more company than usual in the woods. License sales are up nearly 8% as people search for more things to do in the outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic. And this year, for the first time, hunting will be allowed the entire first weekend, including Sunday, expanding… → Read More