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Erie
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Erie Auto Show returns at Bayfront Convention Center with over 20 dealers showcasing new and hybrid models during events running through Feb. 1. Free shuttles depart every 30 minutes from Liberty Park and discounts apply for military, veterans & first responders, with educators admitted free on Feb. 1. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Port Farms in Waterford will host the Third Annual Groundhog’s Winter Fest starting Jan. 30 with bonfires, live music, craft vendors, and Elsa and Olaf meet-and-greets for kids. The free event runs through Feb. 1 and charges fees for some activities (like wagon rides and food). The Erie Times-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ PennWest proposed revisions to degree programs that may add new majors and certificate concentrations at Edinboro. Officials announced the plan yesterday to extend courses from other campuses to the 2,000-student site + streamline current offerings. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Coast Guard freed a 1,004-foot freighter from ice on Lake Erie using cutter Neah Bay after the vessel was icebound on Jan. 21. It will also activate a regulated navigation area around the Lake Erie Islands on Friday, Jan. 30 at 8 a.m. to protect waterway users. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials in Erie explained a 72-hour rule for giving the MMR vaccine after measles exposure during the 2025 outbreak, advising adults to get a booster if unsure of their status. Erie hospitals and the Health Department remain alert after exposure incidents at a local childcare center (2312 W. 15th St.). The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mercyhurst University announced plans to add women's wrestling as its 31st varsity sport for the upcoming 2026–27 academic year, and it will begin a national search for a head coach while men's wrestling director Jimmy Overhiser recruits women's athletes (the program will be Pennsylvania's second Division I women's wrestling team). The Erie Times-News
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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.
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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.
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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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Rose and Bouquets
Galentine's Day evening — 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. — Two45 Waterfront Grille — $31 to $50 — Sip on rosé while crafting beautiful bouquets for a perfect night out.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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