2020
December
- 12/3/2020 – Erie County Council Chairman Horton announces relaunch of Energize Erie
- 12/3/2020 – Erie County reports 255 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 11 deaths; cumulative total is 6,053
- 12/2/2020 – Erie County reports 178 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 4 deaths; cumulative total is 5,798
- 12/1/2020 – Erie County reports 154 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 5,620; Director Lyon issues statement on data
November
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 5/31/2020 – County Executive issues statement after violent protests in downtown Erie
- 5/29/2020 – Erie County reports 11 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 253
- 5/29/2020 – Erie County Courthouse set to reopen June 1
- 5/28/2020 – Erie County reports 16 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 242
- 5/27/2020 – Erie County reports 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 226
- 5/27/2020 – Erie County Public Library announces phased reopening plan to begin June 1
- 5/26/2020 – Erie County reports 25 new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 216
- 5/22/2020 – Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 191
- 5/22/2020 – Dahlkemper issues statement after death of Barry Grossman
- 5/21/2020 – Erie County reports 21 new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 183
- 5/20/2020 – Erie County reports 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 162
- 5/19/2020 – Erie County reports two new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 145; Business inspections resume now that county is in yellow phase
- 5/18/2020 – Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 143; Today is the last day to register to vote
- 5/18/2020 – Erie County Council cancels on-the-road meetings
- 5/15/2020 – Erie County reports five new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 130
- 5/14/2020 – Erie County reports two new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 125; 3 City-sponsored events postponed
- 5/13/2020 – Erie County reports one new positive case of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 123
- 5/12/2020 – Erie County reports 2 new cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 122
- 5/11/2020 – Erie County reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 for total of 120
- 5/8/2020 – Erie County reports 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 114
- 5/7/2020 – Erie County reports nine new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 104; Erie County Department of Health seeks candidates for new per diem positions
- 5/6/2020 – A PA first! Ballot drop box available to voters in Erie County
- 5/6/2020 – Erie County reports two new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 95; updated list of businesses and activities permitted to operate May 8 now available
- 5/5/2020 – Erie County reports no new positive cases of COVID-19; total stands at 93
- 5/4/2020 – Erie County reports three new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 93
- 5/2/2020 – Erie County reports two new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 90
- 5/1/2020 – Erie County reports one new positive case of COVID-19 for total of 88
- 5/1/2020 – Erie County expands Wi-Fi reach at all Erie County Public Library locations
April
- 4/30/2020 – Erie County reports no new positive cases of COVID-19
- 4/29/2020 – Erie County reports three new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 87
- 4/29/2020 – Erie County launches ABCs and 123s of COVID-19 video for children
- 4/28/2020 – Erie County reports two new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 84
- 4/27/2020 – Erie County reports second death and four new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19
- 4/25/2020 – Erie County reports three new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 78
- 4/24/2020 – Erie County reports first death related to COVID-19 and seven new positive cases for total of 75
- 4/23/2020 – Erie County reports three new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 68
- 4/22/2020 – Erie County reports four new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 for total of 62
- 4/21/2020 – Erie County reports two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 58
- 4/20/2020 – Erie County reports no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19; total stands at 56
- 4/18/2020 – Erie County reports three new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 56
- 4/17/2020 – Erie County set to furlough nonessential employees
- 4/17/2020 – Erie County reports seven new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 53
- 4/16/2020 – Erie County reports four new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 46
- 4/15/2020 – Erie County reports two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 42; mental health services are available
- 4/14/2020 – Erie County reports no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19; total remains at 40
- 4/14/2020 – Erie County reports two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 40
- 4/11/2020 – County Executive announces one new confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 38
- 4/10/2020 – County Executive announces two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 37
- 4/9/2020 – County Executive announces three new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 35
- 4/8/2020 – County Executive announces three new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 32
- 4/7/2020 – County Executive announces two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 29
- 4/6/2020 – County Executive announces seven new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and signs of community spread in Erie County; total of confirmed positive cases is 27
- 4/4/2020 – County Executive announces one new confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County; masks to be worn outside of the home
- 4/3/2020 – County Executive announces two new confirmed positive cases and 530 negatives of COVID-19
- 4/2/2020 – County Executive announces one new confirmed positive case and 516 negatives of COVID-19
- 4/1/2020 – Erie County sees no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19; Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership offers resources
March
- 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 three 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
- 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
- 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
2019
December
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
July
- 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
- 6/11/2019 – Edinboro Branch Library offers seed library
- 6/4/2019 – Erie County launches online job applications
May
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Older releases
- 12/17/2018 – Department of Public Safety to start dispatching for East Erie County on Dec. 18
- 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