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2021

November

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

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

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

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

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

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

5/28/2021 – Erie County reports 28 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,975
5/28/2021 – May 31 is World No Tobacco Day
5/27/2021 – Erie County reports 21 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,947
5/27/2021 – Summer JAM 2021 accepting youth applications
5/26/2021 – Erie County reports 18 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,926; 1 additional death
5/25/2021 – Erie County reports 14 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,908
5/24/2021 – Erie County Public Library enters partnership with Erie County Community College of PA
5/24/2021 – Erie County reports 19 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total cases is 20,894
5/21/2021 – Erie County Public Health Champion awardees named
5/21/2021 – Erie County reports 21 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,831
5/21/2021 – County of Erie to hold ribbon-cutting event for becoming a Blue Zones Project Approved worksite
5/20/2021 – Erie County reports 20 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,810
5/19/2021 – Erie County reports 24 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,790; 3 additional deaths
5/18/2021 – Erie County reports 32 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,766
5/17/2021 – Erie County reports 23 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,734
5/14/2021 – Erie County reports 30 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,631; 1 additional death; Erie County Department of Health Director Melissa Lyon provides statement regarding guidelines
5/13/2021 – Erie County reports 42 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,601; 1 additional death
5/12/2021 – Erie Water Works to resume water shut-offs
5/12/2021 – Erie County reports 23 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,559; 1 additional death
5/12/2021 – Minerva Pedestal revealed at Blasco Library
5/11/2021 – Erie County reports 44 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,536
5/10/2021 – Erie County reports 19 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,492
5/7/2021 – Erie County recognizes Skin Cancer Awareness Month
5/7/2021 – Erie County reports 48 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,398
5/7/2021 – Edinboro Branch Library promotes reading and outdoor recreation
5/6/2021 – Erie County seeks employers to participate in Summer JAM 2021
5/6/2021 – Erie County reports 55 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,350
5/5/2021 – Erie County reports 38 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 20,295
5/4/2021 – Wolf Administration to lift mitigation orders on Memorial Day, masking order once 70% of Pennsylvania adults fully vaccinated
5/4/2021 – Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to launch May 12
5/4/2021 – Erie County reports 45 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,257
5/3/2021 – Erie County reports 21 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,212

April

4/30/2021 – Erie County reports 53 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,073
4/29/2021 – Erie County allocates CHIRP funding
4/29/2021 – Erie County reports 34 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,020; 1 additional death
4/28/2021 – Gov. Wolf Visits Erie County Vaccine Clinic to Discuss Available, Free and Safe COVID-19 Vaccinations in Northwestern Pennsylvania (view more here)
4/28/2021 – Erie County reports 34 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 19,986; 2 additional deaths
4/27/2021 – Erie County Medical Society honors the Erie County Department of Health with community award
4/27/2021 – Erie County reports 41 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,952; 1 additional death
4/27/2021 – Erie County seeks input to update Long Range Transportation Plan
4/26/2021 – Erie County reports 39 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,911
4/23/2021 – County Executive hosts special memorial dedication
4/23/2021 – Erie County reports 67 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,793; 1 additional death
4/22/2021 – Erie County Public Library hosts LIBCON Erie on May 8
4/22/2021 – Erie County reports 43 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,726
4/22/2021 – Get involved for Earth Day with Keep Erie County Beautiful and Erie County Recycling’s environmental programming
4/21/2021 – Erie County reports 53 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 19,683; 2 additional deaths
4/20/2021 – Erie County reports 79 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,630
4/19/2021 – Erie County reports 48 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,551
4/16/2021 – Erie County Department of Health issues statement regarding COVID-19 among unaccompanied minors
4/16/2021 – Erie County reports 73 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,420
4/15/2021 – Erie County reports 37 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,347
4/14/2021 – Erie County reports 39 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 19,310; 1 additional death
4/13/2021 – Commonwealth upholds Election Board appeal
4/13/2021 – Erie County reports 81 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,271
4/12/2021 – Erie County reports 36 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,190
4/10/2021 – Erie County Department of Health and LECOM Institute for Successful Aging launch mobile testing unit
4/9/2021 – Erie County reports 55 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,064
4/8/2021 – Erie County reports 52 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 19,009
4/7/2021 – Erie County reports 31 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 18,957; 2 additional deaths
4/6/2021 – Erie County reports 56 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,926; 1 additional death
4/5/2021 – Erie County Public Library announces Graphic Novel Reading Challenge
4/5/2021 – Erie County Public Library celebrates National Library Week
4/5/2021 – Erie County reports 24 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,870
4/1/2021 – Erie County Public Library begins study for future Millcreek Library
4/1/2021 – Erie County honors National Child Abuse Prevention Month
4/1/2021 – Erie County to celebrate National County Government Month
4/1/2021 – Erie County reports 32 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,716

March

3/31/2021 – Erie County reports 43 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 18,684
3/30/2021 – Erie County reports 64 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,641; 1 additional death
3/29/2021 – Erie County Public Library to host virtual re-entry job program
3/29/2021 – Erie County reports 35 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,577
3/26/2021 – Erie County Public Library adds maker kits to virtual programming
3/26/2021 – Erie County reports 35 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,474; 1 additional death
3/25/2021 – Erie County reports 38 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,439; 1 additional death
3/24/2021 – Erie County reports 27 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 18,401; 1 additional death
3/23/2021 – Erie County reports 33 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,374
3/22/2021 – Erie County to launch Emergency Rental Assistance Program on March 29
3/22/2021 – Erie County reports 17 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,341
3/19/2021 – Erie County reports 24 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,262
3/18/2021 – Erie County reports 52 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,238; 1 additional death
3/17/2021 – Erie County reports 38 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 18,186; 1 additional death
3/16/2021 – Erie County reports 30 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,148
3/15/2021 – Erie County reports 8 new positive casesof COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,118
3/12/2021 – Erie County reports 35 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 18,026
3/11/2021 – Erie County reports 116 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 17,991; 2 additional deaths
3/10/2021 – Erie County reports 179 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 17,875
3/9/2021 – Erie County reports 51 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 17,696
3/8/2021 – Erie County passes C-PACE resolution
3/8/2021 – Erie County reports 29 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 17,645; 2 additional deaths
3/5/2021 – Erie County reports 52 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 17,570; 1 additional death
3/4/2021 – Erie County reports 58 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 17,518
3/3/2021 – Erie County reports 34 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative total is 17,460; 6 additional deaths
3/3/2021 – Erie County to launch grant applications for CHIRP
3/2/2021 – Erie County Public Library to participate in Women’s History Month reading challenge
3/2/2021 – Erie County reports 76 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 17,426
3/1/2021 – Erie County reports 44 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 17,350

February

January

2020

December

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

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 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

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

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

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