Friday, January 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Erie Police Athletic League, benefiting 1,700 students at 27 locations, secures a $250,000 state grant to fund its leadership staff for the next three years, aiming for countywide expansion. The Erie Times-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Charles Pardee, 64, recounts a devastating fire at a Millcreek mobile home park that resulted in the death of his 67-year-old neighbor on Jan. 23, 2025. The Erie Times-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mercyhurst University's esports program, under the new direction of Mathew Corfee, celebrates early success in competitions and aims to foster an inclusive community for gamers. Mercyhurst University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ President Donald Trump's executive order suspends refugee resettlement programs, affecting Afghan families in Erie awaiting reunification. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie City Council voted 4-3 against a proposal to explore adopting a home rule charter, with concerns over the pace of the process and the need for more public understanding. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Local attorney Emily Merski announces her candidacy for Erie County Court of Common Pleas judge, targeting the position for the first time to replace the retiring Judge Libby Kelly. YourErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rachel Majewski became the highest scorer in Penn State Behrend women's basketball history, accompanied by interviews. The Erie Times-News
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