News Releases

2023

March

03-27-2023 – Administration Hires Former Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott
03-15-2023 – COVID-19
03-14-2023 – Step It Up
03-14-2023 – Union City Community Tour (Please take note that ‘Dates’ have changed.)
03-10-2023 – Erie County Public Library Bookmobile Expanded Service
03-06-2023 – Erie County Library’s Neighborhood Forest Program
03-01-2023 – Erie County Prison, Commitment to providing quality health services for the incarcerated population.

February

02-15-2023 – Public Library providing scholarships to adults to earn a private High School diploma
02-14-2023 – COVID-19 Update
02-07-2023 – Erie County Library Hosts ‘Valencrime’s Week’
02-01-2023 – COVID-19 Update
02-01-2023 – Erie County Approved to Welcome Cruise Ships in Port

January

01-30-2023 – County Executive – Launch Distinguished Service Awards
01-18-2023 – COVID-19 Update
01-12-2023 – Food Summit
01-10-2023 – COVID-19 Update
01-04-2023 – COVID-19 Update
01-03-2023 – Coastal Resource Management Grants

2022

December

12-21-2022 – COVID-19 Update
12-21-2022 – Winter Weather Alert
12-21-2022 – FCC Challenge
12-15-2022 – Rico Award Winner
12-07-2022 – Veto’s
12-06-2022 – COVID-19 Update
12-05-2022 – Appointed Service Portal

November

11-22-2022 – Coastal Zone Advisory Committee
11-22-2022 – COVID-19 Update
11-15-2022 – Great American Smoke-Out
11-15-2022 – Accountability and Transparency of Taxpayer Funds
11-11-2022 – 3 More Members from Board of Diverse Erie Removed
11-08-2022 – COVID-19 Update
11-04-2022 – Coach Training for Fall Prevention Program

October

10-31-2022 – GECAC Advisory
10-25-2022 – COVID-19 Update
10-25-2022 – CCAP Appointment
10-18-2022 – Monkeypox Advisory
10-14-2022 – Free Teen Driving Safety Program
10-13-2022 – COVID-19 Update
10-05-2022 – Free Active Shooter Response Training

September

09-27-2022 – COVID-19 Update
09-03-2022 – West Nile Virus Reported
09-21-2022 – Vaping Prevention Walk
09-13-2022 – COVID-19 Update
09-02-2022 – West Nile Virus Reported

August

08-29-2022 – West Nile Virus Reported
08-24-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
08-18-2022 – West Nile Virus Reported
08-17-2022 – Erie Walks Winners Announced
08-15-2022 – Monkeypox Advisory
08-09-2022 – West Nile Virus Reported
08-09-2022 – Raccoon Rabies Prevention
08-05-2022 – West Nile Virus Reported
08-01-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update

July

07-26-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
07-18-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
07-12-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
07-05-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update

June

06-30-2022 – County Executive Davis, Releases 2023-2025 Three-Year Plan
06-22-2022 – New Director of the Erie County Public Library
06-28-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
06-21-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
06-20-2022 – Erie County Public Meeting for County Parks, Trails, and Recreation Plan
06-13-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
06-06-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
06-03-2022 – Erie County Poet Laureate Initiative
06-02-2022 – Erie County Bookmobile Stop Applications Now Open

May

05-31-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
05-23-2022 – Erie County moves to High COVID-19 Community Level
05-17-2022 – HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk to be held on May 21
05-16-2022 – Erie County Department of Health recommends preventive precaution against COVID-19
05-10-2022 – How to Prevent Tick Bites
05-09-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
05-04-2022 – Erie Regional Medical Reserve Corps volunteers recognized
05-03-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update

April

04-20-2022 – County of Erie, Board of Elections, Public Test of Election Equipment – Postponed
04-18-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
04-11-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
04-04-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update

March

03-29-2022 – Erie Walks registration deadline
03-28-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
03-22-2022 – Erie County Department of Health recommends preventive preparedness
03-21-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
03-14-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
03-07-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
03-01-2022 – Erie County Department of Health announces new Director

February

02-28-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
02-22-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
02-14-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
02-14-2022 – Syphilis Testing Recommended, Free Services Available
02-07-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update

January

01-31-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
01-24-2022 – Erie County Department of Health Provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
01-18-2022 – Erie County Department of Health reports death of minor due to COVID-19
01-13-2022 – Erie County Department of Health announces new time for Jan. 18 COVID-19 Testing Clinic
01-10-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update
01-07-2022 – Erie County Department of Health changes location of Jan. 10 COVID-19 Testing Clinic
01-07-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides 2021 summary on COVID-19
01-06-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides free COVID-19 Testing Clinic
01-03-2022 – Erie County Department of Health provides COVID-19 Public Health Update

2021

December - 2021

12/30/2021 - Erie County reports 256 new cases of COVID-19; 10 deaths
12/29/2021 - Erie County recommends health measures for year-end gatherings
12/28/2021 - Erie County provides COVID-19 public health updates
12/23/2021 - Erie County reports 203 new cases of COVID-19
12/23/2021 - Erie County obtains new vehicle to assist with hazmat incidents
12/22/2021 - Erie County reports 88 new cases of COVID-19
12/22/2021 - Omicron variant identified in Erie County, health measures recommended
12/21/2021 - Erie County reports 110 new cases of COVID-19
12/20/2021 - Erie County provides drive-thru COVID-19 testing
12/17/2021 - Erie County reports 148 new cases of COVID-19; 12 deaths
12/17/2021 - Erie County in partnership with ECRDA begins disbursement of ARPA funds to local businesses
12/16/2021 - Erie County reports 137 new cases of COVID-19
12/15/2021 - Erie County provides public health updates
12/14/2021 - Erie County reports 180 new cases of COVID-19
12/13/2021 - Erie County school mask order remains in effect until further notice
12/10/2021 - Erie County reports 283 new cases of COVID-19; 6 deaths
12/10/2021 - County Executive Dahlkemper issues statement about veto for Rail Futures Commission appointments
12/9/2021 - Erie County reports 189 new cases of COVID-19
12/8/2021 - Erie County reports 214 new cases of COVID-19; 13 deaths
12/8/2021 - Erie County Department of Health Receives National Accreditation
12/7/2021 - Erie County reports 139 new cases of COVID-19
12/6/2021 - Erie County reports 594 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days
12/6/2021 - Brookings Institute invites County Executive Dahlkemper to share innovative strategy for developing ARPA funding plan
12/3/2021 - Erie County encourages COVID-19 child vaccinations and adult boosters
12/2/2021 - Erie County reports 335 new cases of COVID-19
12/1/2021 - Erie County reports 160 new cases of COVID-19; 6 deaths

November - 2021

11/30/2021 - Erie County reports 137 new cases of COVID-19
11/29/2021 - Banned Book Ball to benefit Erie County Public Library
11/29/2021 - Erie County encourages observing COVID-19 symptoms; provides case number updates
11/29/2021 - Erie County to hold AIDS awareness and memorial program
11/24/2021 - Erie County school mask order to stay in effect; provides other public health updates on COVID-19
11/23/2021 - County Executive provides American Rescue Plan update
11/23/2021 - Erie County reports 152 new cases of COVID-19
11/23/2021 - Erie County encourages rapid testing for COVID-19 prior to Thanksgiving gatherings
11/22/2021 - Erie County reports 748 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days; 9 deaths
11/19/2021 - Erie County announces COVID-19 testing sites ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings; reports 324 new COVID-19 cases
11/19/2021 - Melissa Lyon to depart Erie County Department of Health
11/18/2021 - Erie County encourages vaccinations ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings; reports new COVID-19 cases and deaths
11/17/2021 - Erie County reports 187 new cases of COVID-19
11/16/2021 - Erie County reports 205 new cases of COVID-19; 1 death
11/15/2021 - Erie County provides COVID-19 updates
11/12/2021 - Erie County reports 407 new cases of COVID-19 over two days
11/12/2021 - Erie Makes day celebrates Erie makers of all ages on Nov. 13
11/11/2021 - Erie County Recycling cancels hazardous waste and electronic collection events
11/10/2021 - Erie County provides public health updates on COVID-19
11/9/2021 - Erie County reports 132 new cases of COVID-19
11/8/2021 - Erie County reports 177 new cases of COVID-19
11/5/2021 - Erie County reports 173 new cases of COVID-19; 10 deaths
11/4/2021 - Erie County reports 172 new cases of COVID-19
11/3/2021 - Erie County reports 108 new cases of COVID-19; 3 deaths
11/2/2021 - Erie County reports 423 new cases of COVID-19 over three days; 1 death

October - 2021

10/29/2021 - Erie County reports 147 new cases of COVID-19
10/28/2021 - Erie County reports 119 new cases of COVID-19
10/28/2021 - Erie County to launch grant applications for two American Rescue Plan programs
10/27/2021 - Erie County provides public health updates on COVID-19
10/26/2021 - Erie County reports 104 new cases of COVID-19
10/26/2021 - Erie County addresses increased risk to public figures via training
10/25/2021 - Erie County reports 144 new cases of COVID-19
10/22/2021 - Erie County reports 149 new cases of COVID-19
10/21/2021 - Erie County reports 140 new cases of COVID-19; 8 deaths
10/20/2021 - Erie County reports 80 new cases of COVID-19
10/19/2021 - Erie County reports 95 new cases of COVID-19
10/18/2021 - Erie County reports 142 new cases of COVID-19; 5 deaths
10/15/2021 - Erie County reports 191 new cases of COVID-19
10/14/2021 - Erie County reports 99 new cases of COVID-19
10/13/2021 - Erie County provides public health updates on COVID-19
10/12/2021 - Erie County reports 124 new cases of COVID-19; 1 death
10/11/2021 - Postage does not need placed on ballot return envelopes
10/11/2021 - Erie County reports 74 new cases of COVID-19; 3 deaths
10/11/2021 - Flu vaccinations recommended this October
10/8/2021 - NEA Big Read-Erie activities begin at Erie County Public Library
10/8/2021 - Erie County reports 178 new cases of COVID-19
10/7/2021 - Erie County reports 164 new cases of COVID-19
10/6/2021 - Erie County reports 113 new cases of COVID-19; 2 deaths
10/5/2021 - Erie County reports 128 new cases of COVID-19
10/4/2021 - Erie County reports 125 new cases of COVID-19; 1 death
10/1/2021 - Erie County reports 150 new cases of COVID-19
10/1/2021 - County Executive presents 2022 proposed budget

September - 2021

9/30/2021 - Iroquois Library partially closed Oct. 1
9/30/2021 - Erie County reports 169 new cases of COVID-19
9/29/2021 - Erie County provides public health updates on COVID-19
9/28/2021 - Erie County reports latest COVID-19 case numbers
9/27/2021 - Erie County reports 173 new cases of COVID-19; 1 death
9/24/2021 - Erie County reports 136 new cases of COVID-19
9/23/2021 - Erie County reports 133 new cases of COVID-19
9/22/2021 - Erie County reports 118 new cases of COVID-19; 2 deaths
9/22/2021 - Erie County COVID-19 memorial book visits county library locations
9/21/2021 - Erie County reports 83 new cases of COVID-19; 1 death
9/21/2021 - Erie County hosts HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk on Sept. 27
9/20/2021 - Erie County reports 89 new cases of COVID-19; 1 new death
9/20/2021 - Erie County Public Library seeks archivist for Erie African-American history collection
9/18/2021 - Annual Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup volunteers step up on Sept. 18
9/17/2021 - Erie County reports 93 new cases of COVID-19
9/16/2021 - Erie County reports 134 new cases of COVID-19
9/15/2021 - Erie County provides public health updates on COVID-19
9/14/2021 - Erie County reports 82 new cases of COVID-19
9/14/2021 - Erie County announces Erie to Pittsburgh Trail dedication at Dobbins Landing
9/14/2021 - Erie County Public Library empowers community members to take charge with their card
9/13/2021 - Erie County reports 51 new cases of COVID-19
9/13/2021 - Erie County to host 36th Annual International Coastal Cleanup
9/10/2021 - Erie County reports 103 new cases of COVID-19
9/9/2021 - Erie County reports 72 new cases of COVID-19; four deaths
9/9/2021 - Blasco Library to host 9/11 art exhibit
9/8/2021 - Erie County reports 104 new cases of COVID-19; 5 new deaths
9/7/2021 - Erie County reports 55 new cases of COVID-19; 1 new death
9/3/2021 - Erie County reports 93 new cases of COVID-19
9/2/2021 - Erie County reports 84 new cases of COVID-19; 1 new death
9/1/2021 - Erie County reports 39 new cases of COVID-19

August - 2021

8/31/2021 - Erie County reports 75 new cases of COVID-19
8/30/2021 - Applications open for Coastal Zone Grants
8/30/2021 - Erie County reports 54 new cases of COVID-19
8/27/2021 - Erie County reports 55 new cases of COVID-19
8/26/2021 - Erie County Department of Health rescinds religious exemption from masking order
8/25/2021 - Erie County reports 86 new cases of COVID-19; 4 additional deaths
8/24/2021 - Erie County reports 43 new cases of COVID-19
8/23/2021 - Erie County Department of Health orders universal masking for Erie County Schools
8/20/2021 - Erie County Public Library offers virtual public meeting for future Millcreek Library
8/20/2021 - Erie County reports increase in COVID-19 cases; 2 additional deaths
8/18/2021 - Public Health Advisory on COVID-19 for Erie County Schools
8/16/2021 - Erie County mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics for week of Aug. 16
8/12/2021 - Erie County reports increase in COVID-19 cases for Aug. 2 to 8; 2 additional deaths
8/11/2021 - Aerial dropping of rabies vaccine baits begins in Western Erie County
8/10/2021 - Erie County Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
8/9/2021 - Erie County to require masking for all individuals in county facilities effective August 10
8/9/2021 - Erie County announces mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics for the week of Aug. 9
8/6/2021 -Erie County reports substantial transmission rate of COVID-19
8/5/2021 - Erie County reports increased new positive cases of COVID-19
8/4/2021 - Erie County Public Library seeks entrepreneurs for CO.STARTERS cohort
8/2/2021 - Erie County reports 23 new positive cases of COVID-19

July - 2021

7/30/2021 - County Executive reminds residents of assistance available as moratorium on evictions ends
7/29/2021 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19
7/28/2021 - Erie County releases ZIP code map with COVID-19 vaccination percentages
7/26/2021 - Erie County reports 7 new positive cases of COVID-19
7/22/2021 - Erie County reports 3 new positive cases of COVID-19
7/21/2021 - Erie County Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
7/19/2021 - Erie County reports 6 new positive cases of COVID-19
7/15/2021 -Erie County reports 2 new positive cases of COVID-19; 2 additional deaths
7/13/2021 - Erie County Department of Health Announces Open Call for Public Health Community Advisory Board
7/12/2021 - Erie County reports 1 new positive case of COVID-19
7/9/2021 - Erie County Public Library to conduct pet food drive
7/8/2021 - Erie County reports 3 new positive cases of COVID-19
7/7/2021 - Blasco Library to host Mini-Great American Book Sale
7/6/2021 - COVID-19 Memorial Book to visit Library Branches
7/2/2021 - Erie County announces changes to Pennsylvania hunting license fees
7/1/2021 - Erie County reports 2 new positive cases of COVID-19

June - 2021

6/28/2021 - Erie County reports 2 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/24/2021 - Erie County Public Library launches branch survey and focus groups
6/24/2021 - Erie County reports 6 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/23/2021 - Erie County reports 5 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/21/2021 - Erie County reports 1 new positive case of COVID-19
6/18/2021 - County Executive Dahlkemper announces new public information officer
6/17/2021 - Erie County reports 4 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/16/2021 - Erie County Department of Public Safety launches new mobile app for first responders
6/15/2021 - Erie County Poetry Anthology begins June 17
6/11/2021 - Erie County seeks 2021-2022 Poet Laureate
6/11/2021 - Erie County reports 3 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/10/2021 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/10/2021 - Erie County Public Library receives National Endowment for the Arts Big Read grant
6/9/2021 - Erie County reports 11 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/9/2021 - Erie County programs win 7 national awards; lead state for 6th consecutive year
6/8/2021 - Erie County reports 14 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/7/2021 - Erie County reports 5 new positive cases of COVID-19; 1 additional death
6/4/2021 - Erie County reports 25 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/3/2021 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/2/2021 - Erie County Public Library announces the Summer Library Challenge
6/2/2021 - Erie County reports 14 new positive cases of COVID-19
6/1/2021 - Erie County reports 16 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total cases is 21,041; 2 additional deaths

May - 2021

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February - 2021

January - 2021

2020

December - 2020

November - 2020

11/30/2020 - Erie County reports 106 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 5,466
11/25/2020 - Erie County reports 115 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 4,709
11/24/2020 - Erie County Courthouse will close to public Nov. 30, with exception of President Judge Trucilla's Supplemental Emergency Judicial Order
11/24/2020 - Erie County Public Library partners with Community Health Net to offer Open Enrollment Coverage
11/24/2020 - Erie County reports 106 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 4,594
11/23/2020 - Erie County reports 106 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 4,488
11/20/2020 - Erie County reports 197 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 4,096
11/19/2020 - Erie County reports 135 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 3,899
11/18/2020 - Erie County reports 134 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 3,764
11/18/2020 - Erie County Department of Health invites residents to take a pledge to help stop the spread of COVID-19
11/18/2020 - Erie County Public Library transitions to curbside service model Nov. 21
11/17/2020 - Erie County Public Library seeks nominations for Bookmobile service route -- UPDATED 12/2: Deadline extended to Dec. 7
11/17/2020 - Erie County reports 167 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 3,630
11/16/2020 - Erie County Department of Health issues statement regarding isolation and quarantine
11/16/2020 - Erie County reports 101 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 3,463
11/13/2020 - Erie County Department of Health is sponsoring a design-a-mask contest for area residents
11/13/2020 - Erie County reports 108 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 3,078
11/12/2020 - Emergency Judicial Order - Criminal and Civil Jury Trials postponed through Jan. 4, 2021
11/12/2020 - Erie County Public Library to host Fall Poetry Symposium
11/12/2020 - NWPA Innovation Beehive Network joins partners in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week 2020
11/12/2020 - Erie County reports 124 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,970
11/11/2020 - Erie County reports 99 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,846
11/10/2020 - Erie County reports 72 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,747
11/09/2020 - Erie County reports 79 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,675
11/06/2020 - Chair of Election Board issues statement following unattributed allegations about backdating
11/06/2020 - Erie County reports 59 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,493
11/05/2020 - Erie County reports 49 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,434
11/04/2020 - Erie County Board of Elections addresses Sharpie concerns
11/04/2020 - Erie County Board of Elections praises branches for a successful election process
11/04/2020 - Erie County reports 33 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,385
11/03/2020 - Erie County administers safe, fair and accurate election; power restored at polling places
11/03/2020 - Chair of Election Board issues statement following false election claims on social media
11/03/2020 - Erie County reports 50 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,352
11/02/2020 - Erie County reports 41 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,302

October - 2020

10/30/2020 - Erie County continues work on local bridges
10/30/2020 - Erie County reports 53 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,181
10/29/2020 - Erie County reports 41 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,128
10/28/2020 - Erie County reports 33 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,087
10/27/2020 - Erie County reports 41 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,054
10/26/2020 - Apply for a mail-in ballot in Erie County by Oct. 27
10/26/2020 - Erie County reports 19 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 2,013
10/23/2020 - Erie County reports 36 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,962
10/22/2020 - Erie County reports 14 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,926
10/21/2020 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,912
10/20/2020 - Erie County reports 20 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,899
10/19/2020 - Erie County launches online survey to determine most effective COVID-19 messaging and media to reach underserved populations
10/19/2020 - Erie County Public Library Celebrates National Friends of Libraries Week
10/19/2020 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,879
10/16/2020 - Second round of Erie County CARES applications opens Oct. 21
10/16/2020 - Erie County reports 9 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,844
10/15/2020 - Friends of the Erie County Library resume in-person book sales
10/15/2020 - Erie County reports 9 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,835
10/14/2020 - Erie County reports 17 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,826
10/13/2020 - Erie County reports 24 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,809
10/12/2020 - Erie County reports 7 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,785
10/9/2020 - Erie County reports 23 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,730
10/8/2020 - County Executive announces Erie County CARES funding distribution
10/8/2020 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,707
10/7/2020 - Erie County reports 21 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,694
10/7/2020 - Erie County is partnering with underserved community groups to conduct COVID-19 messaging research
10/6/2020 - Erie County Public Library provides hands-on support for hopeful entrepreneurs
10/6/2020 - Erie County reports 17 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,673
10/5/2020 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,656
10/3/2020 - County Executive encourages mask-wearing at sporting events
10/2/2020 - 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge available at all libraries in Erie County
10/2/2020 - Alcohol Highway Safety Program to be administered by Erie County Adult Probation/Parole Department
10/2/2020 - Erie County reports 24 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,603
10/1/2020 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,579
10/1/2020 - County Executive presents 2021 proposed budget

September - 2020

9/30/2020 - Erie County reports 4 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,567
9/29/2020 - Erie County reports 11 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,563
9/28/2020 - Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,552
9/28/2020 - Erie County Department of Health reminds restaurants to complete self-certification process by Oct. 5
9/25/2020 - Election Board announces grant
9/25/2020 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,526
9/24/2020 - Erie County reports 10 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,514
9/23/2020 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,504
9/22/2020 - Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,491
9/21/2020 - Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,483
9/19/2020 - Annual Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup volunteers step up on Sept. 19
9/18/2020 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,459
9/17/2020 - Erie County reports 7 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,446
9/16/2020 - Erie County reports 4 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,439
9/15/2020 - Erie County Public Library announces artist to complete pedestal design
9/15/2020 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,435
9/14/2020 - Erie County Public Library launches virtual community conversations
9/14/2020 - Erie County reports 2 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,423
9/11/2020 - Erie County reports 4 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,411
9/11/2020 - International Coastal Cleanup planned for Sept. 19
9/10/2020 - Erie County reports 2 new positive cases of COVID-19; adjusted cumulative total is 1,407
9/9/2020 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,408
9/8/2020 - Erie County reports 2 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,395
9/4/2020 - Erie County reports 6 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,376
9/3/2020 - Erie County reports 1 new positive case of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,370
9/2/2020 - Dahlkemper announces new assistant county solicitor
9/2/2020 - Erie County reports 11 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,369
9/1/2020 - County Executive reminds residents of assistance available as moratorium on evictions ends
9/1/2020 - Erie County reports 9 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,358

August - 2020

8/31/2020 - Council approves Final College Trustee
8/31/2020 - County Executive issues statement after final appointment of Board of Trustees
8/31/2020 - Erie County reports 1 new positive case of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,349
8/28/2020 - Erie County reports 14 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,335
8/27/2020 - Erie County residents reminded to respond to the U.S. Census
8/27/2020 - Erie County CARES applications open Aug. 31
8/27/2020 - Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,321
8/26/2020 - Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,313
8/25/2020 - Council approves eight college trustees
8/25/2020 - Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,305
8/24/2020 - Erie County reports 1 new positive case of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,297
8/21/2020 - Erie County reports 7 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,271
8/21/2020 - Coastal Resources Management solicits grant applications
8/20/2020 - Erie County reports 19 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,264
8/19/2020 - Erie County reports 16 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 1,245
8/18/2020 - Erie County programs lead state with 5 national awards
8/18/2020 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,229
8/17/2020 - Erie County reports 6 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,217
8/14/2020 - Erie County reports 19 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,182
8/13/2020 - Erie County reports 20 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,163
8/13/2020 - Erie County Public Library offers programs to help start business ideas
8/12/2020 - Erie County reports 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 1,143
8/11/2020 - Erie County reports 16 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,126
8/10/2020 - Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,110
8/7/2020 - Dahlkemper issues statement after appeal filed for Erie County Community College
8/7/2020 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,058
8/6/2020 - Erie County Public Library offers programs for entrepreneurs struggling during COVID-19
8/6/2020 - Erie County reports 9 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,046
8/6/2020 - Erie County CARES Act funding prepares to receive grant applications
8/5/2020 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 1,037
8/5/2020 - Erie County Public Library’s Teen Reading Lounge offers summer chalk art contest
8/4/2020 - Erie County reports 42 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 1,025
8/3/2020 - Erie County reports 16 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 983

July - 2020

7/31/2020 - Erie County reports 18 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 923
7/30/2020 - Erie County reports 14 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 905
7/29/2020 - Erie County reports 20 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 891
7/28/2020 - Erie County reports 6 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 871
7/27/2020 - Erie County reports 9 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 865
7/24/2020 - Next Generation Public Safety Radio System updates continue
7/24/2020 - Erie County reports 20 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 838
7/23/2020 - Erie County Community Resource Center now open
7/23/2020 - Erie County reports 5 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 818
7/22/2020 - Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 813
7/21/2020 - Erie County reports 18 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 805
7/20/2020 - Erie County Public Library offers first adult virtual programming
7/20/2020 - Erie County reports 6 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 787
7/17/2020 - Erie County reports 7 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 763
7/16/2020 - Erie County Court of Common Pleas to resume criminal jury trials Aug. 18
7/16/2020 - Erie County reports 9 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 756
7/15/2020 - Erie County reports 7 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 747
7/14/2020 - Erie County Public Library to cease Sunday service operation
7/14/2020 - Erie County reports 22 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 740
7/13/2020 - Erie County reports 6 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 718
7/13/2020 - Erie County Public Library enters final reopening phase July 13
7/10/2020 - Dahlkemper issues statement after receiving confirmation of no appeal for Erie County Community College
7/10/2020 - Erie County Administration seeking candidates for Erie County Community College Board of Trustees
7/10/2020 - Erie County reports 5 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 704
7/9/2020 - Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 699
7/8/2020 - Erie County will establish Community College; State Board of Education casts official vote
7/8/2020 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 691
7/7/2020 - Erie County reports 18 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 679
7/6/2020 - Erie County Public Library launches annual Summer Library Challenge on July 13
7/6/2020 - Erie County reports 11 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 661
7/2/2020 - Dahlkemper issues statement of support for mask-wearing order
7/2/2020 - Erie County reports 6 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 626
7/1/2020 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 620; masks are mandatory in all public spaces

June - 2020

6/30/2020 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 608
6/29/2020 - Erie County reports 6 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 595
6/26/2020 - Erie County Public Library reopens for lobby service June 29
6/26/2020 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 572
6/25/2020 - Erie County moves to green phase of reopening on June 26
6/25/2020 - Erie County reports 9 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 560
6/24/2020 - Erie County reports 9 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 551
6/23/2020 - Erie County receives funding for wastewater testing; Erie Community Foundation provides $30,000 grant
6/23/2020 - Erie County reports 7 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 542
6/22/2020 - Erie County reports 20 new positive cases of COVID-19 since Friday morning; cumulative total is 535
6/19/2020 - Summer J.A.M. 2020 set to begin
6/19/2020 - Erie County reports 18 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 515
6/18/2020 - Erie County reports 19 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 497
6/17/2020 - Erie County reports 6 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 478
6/16/2020 - Erie County reports 38 new positive cases of COVID-19 since Friday morning; cumulative total is 472
6/12/2020 - Election Results Update
6/12/2020 - Erie County reports 16 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 434
6/11/2020 - Pennsylvania State Board of Education votes yes for Erie County Community College
6/11/2020 - Erie County reports 10 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 418
6/10/2020 - Erie County reports 10 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 408
6/10/2020 - Erie County Council recognizes June 11 in Erie County as ‘Barry Grossman Day’
6/9/2020 - Erie County reports 28 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 398
6/8/2020 - Erie County reports 31 new positive cases of COVID-19 for June 5-7; cumulative total is 370
6/5/2020 - Erie County Community College plan hearing set for June 10 & 11
6/5/2020 - Erie County reports 5 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 332
6/5/2020 - Dahlkemper and Lyon issue statements about advancing to green phase
6/4/2020 - Erie County Land Bank to demolish first structure
6/4/2020 - Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 327
6/3/2020 - Erie County reports 7 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 314
6/2/2020 - Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 307
6/2/2020 - Governor extends time for absentee & mail-in ballot deadline
6/2/2020 - Erie County Public Library to begin accepting materials returns June 3
6/1/2020 - Erie County reports 42 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 295

May - 2020

April - 2020

March - 2020

3/31/2020 - Erie County Council Finance & Personnel Committee Meetings Scheduled for April 2
3/31/2020 - Voting Machine Demonstrations Previously Scheduled for April - CANCELLED
3/31/2020 - County Executive reports one new confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 16
3/30/2020 - County Executive announces two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County
3/29/2020 - County Executive announces five new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County
3/28/2020 - Erie County announces no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and outlines priorities
3/27/2020 - County Executive announces 3 more confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County, business resources and volunteer opportunities
3/27/2020 - Erie County Courthouse extends closure to public to April 6
3/26/2020 - United Way, ServErie and Erie County launch COVID-19 Response Volunteer Effort
3/26/2020 - County Executive announces COVID-19 Rumor Hotline for Erie County
3/25/2020 - County Executive reports no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County and announces available resources
3/24/2020 - County Executive issues stay-at-home order and announces fifth confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
3/24/2020 - Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Expand ‘Stay at Home’ Order to Erie County to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
3/23/2020 - County Executive announces fourth confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
3/22/2020 - County Executive announces third positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
3/21/2020 - Erie County to enforce order set forth by Governor Wolf to close all non-life-sustaining businesses
3/21/2020 - County Executive announces second positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
3/20/2020 - Erie County Council Holds 'Special Meeting' via Teleconference
3/20/2020 - County poll worker training canceled
3/19/2020 - Erie County Courthouse closes to public
3/18/2020 - Dahlkemper confirms first positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
3/17/2020 - Erie County government issues operation directives
3/16/2020 - Dahlkemper declares disaster emergency in anticipation of COVID-19 outbreak
3/14/2020 - Erie County Public Library temporarily closes all locations
3/13/2020 - Director of Erie County Public Library issues statement regarding library programming
3/13/2020 - Erie County Public Library provides COVID-19 update
3/12/2020 - Pennsylvania State Board of Education postpones Erie County community college plan hearing
3/12/2020 - Erie County addresses COVID-19

February - 2020

2/27/2020 - Dahlkemper administration updates Erie County about coronavirus epidemic
2/26/2020 - Erie County Public Library’s Idea Lab participates in Digital Learning Day
2/25/2020 - Erie County to hold public meeting for the Erie County Parks, Trails & Recreation Plan
2/25/2020 - Erie County Public Library’s Minerva Conservation to be performed

January - 2020

1/31/2020 - Erie County Public Library announces new service model and hours for Idea Lab
1/30/2020 - Erie County launches new website
1/22/2020 - County Executive Dahlkemper invites public to State of the County address
1/21/2020 - Erie County Public Library announces RFQ for Minerva pedestal project
1/15/2020 - Registration is Now Open for Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA, supporting the Great American Cleanup
1/8/2020 - Erie County Department of Public Safety urges public to take preparedness measures
1/7/2020 - Erie County Poet Laureate and cast read Spoon River Anthology at Blasco Library
1/6/2020 - Lake Erie Coastal Zone Advisory Committee seeks new members

Older releases

December - 2019

12/19/2019 - Erie County Public Library awarded Pennsylvania Library Association's PA Forward Gold Star
12/19/2019 - Erie County Public Library announces automatic renewals to begin Jan. 1
12/19/2019 - Director of Administration issues statement after Erie Coke Corp. closing
12/12/2019 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Erie County
12/11/2019 - Department of Public Safety restores power to dispatch systems
12/4/2019 - County Executive announces construction progress on bridges

November - 2019

11/26/2019 - Erie County HIV Task Force hosts World AIDS Day Recognition
11/25/2019 - County Council to hold budget meeting Nov. 25
11/18/2019 - Dahlkemper to visit final location in nationwide economic mobility initiative
11/18/2019 - Corry Blue Zones Project receives $130,000 in funding from ECGRA and National Fuel
11/14/2019 - Erie County community college plan vote stalled – will go to public hearing
11/11/2019 - Erie County seeks disaster declaration
11/1/2019 - Erie County announces Election Day polling place changes and information

October - 2019

10/31/2019 - Blasco Memorial Library unveils Master Plan
10/21/2019 - Erie County Public Library celebrates National Friends of Libraries Week
10/15/2019 - Erie County launches Regional Computer-aided Dispatch System
10/11/2019 - Erie County children’s librarians to receive awards at Library Association Conference
10/7/2019 - Erie County launches final phase of Public Safety Radio System
10/3/2019 - Erie County Public Library celebrates Minerva's homecoming
10/1/2019 - County Executive presents 2020 proposed budget

September - 2019

9/30/2019 - Courthouse turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
9/27/2019 - Erie County Public Library offers social worker services to patrons
9/23/2019 - Erie County Next Generation Public Safety Radio System launches Sept. 24
9/21/2019 - Annual Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup volunteers step up on Sept. 21
9/12/2019 - International Coastal Cleanup planned for Sept. 21
9/12/2019 - Dahlkemper to visit second stop in nationwide economic mobility initiative
9/12/2019 - 2019 HIV Awareness Walk set for Sept. 16
9/10/2019 - County Executive's Bike Around the County ride planned for Sept. 13
9/9/2019 - New Public Information Officer named
9/3/2019 - Blasco Library and Planning Department closed until 1 p.m. on Sept. 4

August - 2019

8/20/2019 - Erie County Public Library showcases LGBTQ+ history

July - 2019

7/25/2019 - Dahlkemper part of national economic mobility initiative
7/12/2019 - Erie County Public Library launches e-Card program
7/11/2019 - Stempka hired as Erie County Planning director

June - 2019

6/11/2019 - Edinboro Branch Library offers seed library
6/4/2019 - Erie County launches online job applications

May - 2019

5/30/2019 - Summer Library Challenge returns to Erie County
5/22/2019 - Library Teen Advisory Board presents “High School 9-1-1”
5/20/2019 - Erie County wins seven national awards
5/14/2019 - Erie County releases broadband survey
5/9/2019 - Blasco Library hosts conference for nonprofits
5/7/2019 - Registration open for LGBTQ+ Symposium
5/6/2019 - Erie County marks National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
5/3/2019 - Equipment upgraded for county's Next Generation Public Safety Radio System

April - 2019

4/17/2019 - Library Comic Con returns to Blasco Library
4/16/2019 - Summer J.A.M. orientation sessions planned
4/12/2019 - Redistricting Reform Commission holds public meeting in Erie
4/10/2019 - Dessy hired as director of Erie County Public Library
4/1/2019 - Poet Laureate readings planned at Erie County library locations

March - 2019

3/29/2019 - 2020 Census efforts begin in Erie County
3/27/2019 - Erie County marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month
3/26/2019 - Erie County residents to participate in Great American Cleanup

February - 2019

2/14/2019 - County Executive presents 2019 State of the County address
2/13/2019 - Erie County Department of Health expanding access to dental care for Erie County children

January - 2019

1/30/2019 - Blasco Library Teen Space to open February 9
1/17/2019 - Erie County Data Center, online portal launch as economic development tools
1/10/2019 - Erie County honored for financial transparency

December- 2018

12/17/2018 - Department of Public Safety to start dispatching for East Erie County on Dec. 18

November - 2018

11/27/2018 - Erie County marks World Aids Day
11/29/2018 - Erie County Executive Dahlkemper to serve on state redistricting commission
11/5/2018 - Community partners bringing Blue Zones Project to Corry
11/2/2018 - Erie County subcommittee plans first meeting to address emergency services challenges