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  • Breaking News - Be the first to know when a big local story is breaking.
  • Severe Weather Alerts - Receive updates when severe weather threatens our area.
  • News Headlines - Receive the top headlines each weekday morning.
  • Closings - Find out when weather-related closings are posted on GoErie.com.
  • Sports Updates - Receive scores from local games and big national events.
  • Presque Isle Beach Closings - Get the latest Presque Isle beach closings and advisories sent directly to your cell phone, so you know all about where you can swim safely anytime.

NOTE: The GoErie.com Alert program is a free service provided by the Erie Times-News and is FCC CAN-SPAM compliant. Check your wireless provider for any additional text messages fees they may charge. Msg & Data Rates May Apply. You can change your message preferences or unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link below.


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Important: Our systems are tested for performance and reliability on a frequent basis. However, normal network transmission limitations can occur from time-to-time and may cause delays in the receipt of messages.

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