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Friday, February 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The article discusses a variety of local events and updates in Erie, including a girls basketball game, social security benefits insight, recovery house services expansion, rising egg prices impacting nonprofits, safety reminders from fire crews, a library book sale, the return of the Barstool Open, an RV & outdoor adventure expo, a donation of cruisers to the Erie Police Department, an arrest in a cold case, and the rush for Valentine's Day chocolates. YourErie.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One individual was hospitalized following a fire in an east Erie home, while a firefighter sustained a minor injury. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SoMar Dance Works is set to present 'Not Our First Rodeo,' a dance concert featuring new and classic pieces, at Mercyhurst University on Feb. 22 and 23, with free admission. Mercyhurst University
- ➤ Pat Benatar, a four-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, alongside Neil Giraldo, will perform in Erie on May 12, with tickets going on sale Friday. The Erie Times-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Erie's Joann fabrics and crafts store remains open as the company announces closing of approximately 500 locations nationwide amidst Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The Erie Times-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mercyhurst University's hospitality students offer a global dining experience through their Spring Dining Series, showcasing their culinary skills with dishes from Puerto Rico to South Korea. Mercyhurst University
- ➤ Mercyhurst Chemistry Professor Clint Jones and his students are leveraging a Shimadzu UV-1900i spectrophotometer, funded by grants, to study the chemical composition of tea and engage in other innovative research, enhancing educational and research opportunities in natural and health sciences. Mercyhurst University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erie City Council members Ed Brzezinski and Chuck Nelson, along with former county worker Brooke Sanfilippo, are running for city controller, a position seeing a salary increase to $75,000 in 2026. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Erie County Health Department reported five critical violations in its food establishment inspections from Feb. 6-13, 2025. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Erie Otters defeated the Niagara IceDogs 2-1 in a shootout after both teams' goalies showcased exceptional performance, turning aside a combined 84 shots, in a game with postseason intensity. The Erie Times-News
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