Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
Good morning, Erie.
The G Tug Hawaii sank late December near Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair on Erie's bayfront (foot of Holland Street) and remains underwater as of early January.
PNC Bank announced its Waterford branch (at 123 High St.) will close on Jan.
23, and customers will be directed to the Edinboro branch (at 104 Erie St.) as more people switch to online banking.
Voodoo Brewing will close its State Street pub (formerly in the Boston Store building) in Erie on Jan.
11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. after a 10-year run, and the company plans to focus on manufacturing and its franchise while exploring a new location in Erie.
Presque Isle State Park opens daily at 5 a.m. and permits recreation until sunset, with gate closures at 9 p.m. (Oct.
1-Apr. 30) or 11 p.m. (May 1-Sept. 30). Visitors driving after dark must keep moving, but houseboat owners and marina tenants can access their property.
Gannon University’s women’s and men’s basketball teams beat Edinboro University on Jan.
7 at McComb Fieldhouse; the women won 63-56 in overtime (free throws clinched their win) while the men scored 103-82, boosting their season records.
Erie County will host three annual cheer and dance events this weekend at Bayfront Convention Center, with Saturday's Winter Beach Blast featuring teams from four states and Sunday's recreational championships focusing on inclusivity.
The Cathedral Prep Burger King Classic basketball games begin today at Hagerty Family Events Center.
Literary Landscapes Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — $40 — Transform a hollowed-out book into a whimsical succulent garden in a creative and eco-friendly workshop.
Soo Greyhounds vs Erie Otters
7-9 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Watch the 2026 Soo Greyhounds take on the Erie Otters live on FloHockey with streaming available on various platforms.
CRI Fire & Ice Winter Fest
5-10 p.m. — Erie Yacht Club — $40/pp — Enjoy ice sculptures, a DJ, vendors, auctions, drinks, and fireworks at this festive winter celebration.
Ghost Hounds Concert
7-9 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of classic hits with Ghost Hounds and special guest Don Felder of the Eagles.
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