Ethan Kibbe

Erie

Reporter at WICU-TV / WSEE-TV (Erie, PA)

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Greene Township Supervisors Ordered to Pay Thousands for Ethics Violations

Jul 23, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Ethan Kibbe

The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission Tuesday ordered three current and former Greene Township supervisors to repay $6,000 apiece for bonuses they paid themselves. Erie News Now broke the story in November 2021. Then-supervisors Natalie Zimmer, John Bartnicki and Richard Allgeier used American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay themselves bonuses of $10,000 apiece.
Local Crops Growing Weeks Ahead of Schedule

Jul 8, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Ethan Kibbe

The consistently warm weather has local crops growing weeks ahead of their usual schedule, with local farmers now almost six weeks ahead of schedule. John Mason of Mason Farms says he started picking corn in June, something he's never done in his lifetime in farming. Likewise, blueberries are already being harvested, and strawberries were ready before memorial day, another first at his West County farm.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Pushes for School Mental Health Funding During Erie Roundtable

Jun 12, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Ethan Kibbe

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday visited the Iroquois School District to discuss his plan to increase funding for addressing mental health needs in schools. Since the pandemic, schools across the country have reported a significant rise in the number of students seeking mental health help, and the Erie region is no different. Shapiro is calling for $100 million in state spending to help address those concerns.
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Visits Erie, Focuses on Economy

Mar 27, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Ethan Kibbe

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey visited Erie on Wednesday as he continues his campaign for a third term. The incumbent Democrat spoke to supporters at Erie Democratic Party headquarters. He tried to draw a sharp contrast between his stances and those of likely GOP nominee Dave McCormick. In particular, Casey focused on economic issues, like capping the cost of insulin for people on Medicare and calling out record corporate profits in the wake of the pandemic.
Local Nonprofit Receives $1 Million Donation

Mar 21, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Ethan Kibbe

A local nonprofit recently received $1 million from one of the world's richest people, and thousands of women and students stand to benefit from the donation. "I think I was in shock for a minute," said Connie Graham of Women's Services of Meadville. "Bruce (Harlan) came out and told me as I was getting out of the car in the morning and I think it took me a minute to wrap my head around it. Then, just incredible excitement for all the possibilities.
Real Estate Settlement Could Affect Housing Market

Mar 18, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Ethan Kibbe

The National Association of Realtors this month agreed to a $400 million settlement that could drastically reshape the process of buying and selling a home. For decades, a 6% commission has been standard, paid by the buyer, and split between the buyer's and seller's agents. It could add thousands to home prices, as sellers needed to make more to cover those costs. Now, that commission isn't more or less locked at 6%.
Recovery Begins After Wattsburg Church Fire

Mar 5, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Ethan Kibbe

Pastor Tony Hess was in Erie Monday, still learning about our region, when he learned that his church was burning. "I was in the store, and my wife runs in the store and says the church is on fire. And I said I have to go," said Hess, the pastor of the Fellowship Bible Baptist Church. The West Virginian turned Russian missionary raced back to Wattsburg to find two dozen volunteer firefighters saving the building. "I am grateful it wasn't half the building engulfed in flames," he said.
Local Professor to Testify Before Senate Committee

Feb 26, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Ethan Kibbe

Death, taxes, and now, microplastics. All three are unavoidable, according to Dr. Sherri Mason of Penn State Behrend, who will testify before a U.S. Senate committee Tuesday. Microscopic plastic pieces are everywhere, affecting everyone. "It doesn't matter where we've looked, from the air, to the water, from the bottom of the Marianas trench to the top of Mount Everest, we find microplastics," Mason said. Lake Erie is no exception.
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Visits Erie, Talks Education

Feb 15, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Ethan Kibbe

Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis visited our area, calling for increased education spending. Speaking at Erie County Community College, Davis touted Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal, which calls for more than a billion extra dollars in education spending. Part of that plan involves making community colleges part of the state system of higher education.
Gov. Josh Shapiro Addresses Annual Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Meeting

Jan 31, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Ethan Kibbe

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visited Erie Wednesday morning to address the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership during its annual meeting. Shapiro focused his remarks, fittingly, around economic development. He says the state needs to invest more in helping businesses get started and grow, while eliminating bureaucratic red tape.