2020
September
- 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
- Erie County reports 16 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 434
- Pennsylvania State Board of Education votes yes for Erie County Community College
- Erie County reports 10 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 418
- Erie County reports 10 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 408
- Erie County Council recognizes June 11 in Erie County as ‘Barry Grossman Day’
- Erie County reports 28 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 398
- Erie County reports 31 new positive cases of COVID-19 for June 5-7; cumulative total is 370
- Erie County Community College plan hearing set for June 10 & 11
- Erie County reports 5 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 332
- Dahlkemper and Lyon issue statements about advancing to green phase
- Erie County Land Bank to demolish first structure
- Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 327
- Erie County reports 7 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 314
- Erie County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 307
- Governor extends time for absentee & mail-in ballot deadline
- Erie County Public Library to begin accepting materials returns June 3
- Erie County reports 42 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 295
- County Executive issues statement after violent protests in downtown Erie
- Erie County reports 11 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 253
- Erie County Courthouse set to reopen June 1
- Erie County reports 16 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 242
- Erie County reports 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 226
- Erie County Public Library announces phased reopening plan to begin June 1
- Erie County reports 25 new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 216
- Erie County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 191
- Dahlkemper issues statement after death of Barry Grossman
- Erie County reports 21 new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 183
- Erie County reports 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 162
- Erie County reports two new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 145; Business inspections resume now that county is in yellow phase
- Erie County reports 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 143; Today is the last day to register to vote
- Erie County Council cancels on-the-road meetings
- Erie County reports five new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 130
- Erie County reports two new positive cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 125; 3 City-sponsored events postponed
- Erie County reports one new positive case of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 123
- Erie County reports 2 new cases of COVID-19 for cumulative total of 122
- Erie County reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 for total of 120
- Erie County reports 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 114
- 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
- A PA first! Ballot drop box available to voters in Erie County
- 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
- Erie County reports no new positive cases of COVID-19; total stands at 93
- Erie County reports three new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 93
- Erie County reports two new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 90
- Erie County reports one new positive case of COVID-19 for total of 88
- Erie County expands Wi-Fi reach at all Erie County Public Library locations
- Erie County reports no new positive cases of COVID-19
- Erie County reports three new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 87
- Erie County launches ABCs and 123s of COVID-19 video for children
- Erie County reports two new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 84
- Erie County reports second death and four new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19
- Erie County reports three new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 78
- Erie County reports first death related to COVID-19 and seven new positive cases for total of 75
- Erie County reports three new positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 68
- Erie County reports four new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 for total of 62
- Erie County reports two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 58
- Erie County reports no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19; total stands at 56
- Erie County reports three new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 56
- Erie County set to furlough nonessential employees
- Erie County reports seven new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 53
- Erie County reports four new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 46
- Erie County reports two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 42; mental health services are available
- Erie County reports no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19; total remains at 40
- Erie County reports two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 40
- County Executive announces one new confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 38
- County Executive announces two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 37
- County Executive announces three new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 35
- County Executive announces three new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 32
- County Executive announces two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 29
- 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
- County Executive announces one new confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County; masks to be worn outside of the home
- County Executive announces two new confirmed positive cases and 530 negatives of COVID-19
- County Executive announces one new confirmed positive case and 516 negatives of COVID-19
- Erie County sees no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19; Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership offers resources
- Erie County Council Finance & Personnel Committee Meetings Scheduled for April 2
- Voting Machine Demonstrations Previously Scheduled for April – CANCELLED
- County Executive reports one new confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County for total of 16
- County Executive announces two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County
- County Executive announces five new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County
- Erie County announces no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and outlines priorities
- County Executive announces three more confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County, business resources and volunteer opportunities
- United Way, ServErie and Erie County launch COVID-19 Response Volunteer Effort
- Erie County Courthouse extends closure to public to April 6
- County Executive announces COVID-19 Rumor Hotline for Erie County
- County Executive reports no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Erie County and announces available resources
- County Executive issues stay-at-home order and announces fifth confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
- Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Expand ‘Stay at Home’ Order to Erie County to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
- County Executive announces fourth confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
- County Executive announces third positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
- Erie County to enforce order set forth by Governor Wolf to close all non-life-sustaining businesses
- County Executive announces second positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
- Erie County Council Holds ‘Special Meeting’ via Teleconference
- County poll worker training canceled
- Erie County Courthouse closes to public
- Dahlkemper confirms first positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
- Erie County government issues operation directives
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Dahlkemper declares disaster emergency in anticipation of COVID-19 outbreak
- Erie County Public Library temporarily closes all locations
- Director of Erie County Public Library issues statement regarding library programming
- Erie County Public Library provides COVID-19 update
- Pennsylvania State Board of Education postpones Erie County community college plan hearing
- Erie County addresses COVID-19
- Dahlkemper administration updates Erie County about coronavirus epidemic
- Erie County Public Library’s Idea Lab participates in Digital Learning Day
- Erie County to hold public meeting for the Erie County Parks, Trails & Recreation Plan
- Erie County Public Library’s Minerva Conservation to be performed
- Erie County Public Library announces new service model and hours for Idea Lab
- Erie County launches new website
- County Executive Dahlkemper invites public to State of the County address
- Erie County Public Library announces RFQ for Minerva pedestal project
- Registration is Now Open for Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA, supporting the Great American Cleanup
- Erie County Department of Public Safety urges public to take preparedness measures
- Erie County Poet Laureate and cast read Spoon River Anthology at Blasco Library
- Lake Erie Coastal Zone Advisory Committee seeks new members
2019
- Erie County Public Library awarded Pennsylvania Library Association’s PA Forward Gold Star
- Erie County Public Library announces automatic renewals to begin Jan. 1
- Director of Administration issues statement after Erie Coke Corp. closing
- SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Erie County
- Department of Public Safety restores power to dispatch systems
- County Executive announces construction progress on bridges
- Erie County HIV Task Force hosts World AIDS Day Recognition
- County Council to hold budget meeting Nov. 25
- Dahlkemper to visit final location in nationwide economic mobility initiative
- Corry Blue Zones Project receives $130,000 in funding from ECGRA and National Fuel
- Erie County community college plan vote stalled – will go to public hearing
- Erie County seeks disaster declaration
- Erie County announces Election Day polling place changes and information
- Blasco Memorial Library unveils Master Plan
- Erie County Public Library celebrates National Friends of Libraries Week
- Erie County launches Regional Computer-aided Dispatch System
- Erie County children’s librarians to receive awards at Library Association Conference
- Erie County launches final phase of Public Safety Radio System
- Erie County Public Library celebrates Minerva’s homecoming
- County Executive presents 2020 proposed budget
- Courthouse turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Erie County Public Library offers social worker services to patrons
- Erie County Next Generation Public Safety Radio System launches Sept. 24
- Annual Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup volunteers step up on Sept. 21
- International Coastal Cleanup planned for Sept. 21
- Dahlkemper to visit second stop in nationwide economic mobility initiative
- 2019 HIV Awareness Walk set for Sept. 16
- County Executive’s Bike Around the County ride planned for Sept. 13
- New Public Information Officer named
- Blasco Library and Planning Department closed until 1 p.m. on Sept. 4
- Erie County Public Library showcases LGBTQ+ history
- Dahlkemper part of national economic mobility initiative
- Erie County Public Library launches e-Card program
- Stempka hired as Erie County Planning director
- Edinboro Branch Library offers seed library
- Erie County launches online job applications
- Summer Library Challenge returns to Erie County
- Library Teen Advisory Board presents “High School 9-1-1”
- Erie County wins seven national awards
- Erie County releases broadband survey
- Blasco Library hosts conference for nonprofits
- Registration open for LGBTQ+ Symposium
- Erie County marks National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
- Equipment upgraded for county’s Next Generation Public Safety Radio System
- Library Comic Con returns to Blasco Library
- Summer J.A.M. orientation sessions planned
- Redistricting Reform Commission holds public meeting in Erie
- Dessy hired as director of Erie County Public Library
- Poet Laureate readings planned at Erie County library locations
- 2020 Census efforts begin in Erie County
- Erie County marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Erie County residents to participate in Great American Cleanup
- County Executive presents 2019 State of the County address
- Erie County Department of Health expanding access to dental care for Erie County children
- Blasco Library Teen Space to open February 9
- Erie County Data Center, online portal launch as economic development tools
- Erie County honored for financial transparency
Older releases
- Department of Public Safety to start dispatching for East Erie County on Dec. 18
- Erie County marks World Aids Day
- Erie County Executive Dahlkemper to serve on state redistricting commission
- Community partners bringing Blue Zones Project to Corry
- Erie County subcommittee plans first meeting to address emergency services challenges