Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Erie VA residents were honored with valentines during Salute to Veterans Week, highlighting community appreciation for veterans. YourErie.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old named Jamarion J.L. Boone, accused of fatally shooting Armoni Cantu in Erie, is to be tried for first-degree murder and will be housed at the Erie County Prison. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Benton Bainbridge founded FEED Media Art Center in Erie to support video, digital, and sound artists, offering a space for creation, exhibitions, and community engagement, enriched by both modern and old technology. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie native Joshua Habursky, now the executive director of the Premium Cigar Association in Washington, D.C., was honored with the 2024 Person of the Year award from the Cigar Coop Coalition for his significant contributions to the cigar industry. The Erie Times-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Erie's Eventio introduces an AI-powered web platform to streamline event planning, as discussed by CEO Erin Kerner and CTO Barry Snyder at Radius CoWork. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority is accepting proposals until February 20 for the leasing and operation of the Bicentennial Tower, including its commercial spaces. YourErie.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UPMC reinstates mandatory masking in all its facilities due to an increase in flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases, taking effect on Wednesday. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Erie Otters appoint Kris Mallette, former Kelowna Rockets coach and ex-Philadelphia Flyer, as their new head coach ahead of the playoffs. YourErie.com
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Pete the Cat Performance
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