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Erie
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demolition of the Bel-Aire Hotel advances Millcreek Township's Presque Isle Gateway District project, aiming for site redevelopment by Memorial Day. YourErie.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in a Millcreek Township mobile home resulted in the deaths of two men and two pets, with two other individuals hospitalized; the cause is under investigation. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Betty Buckley, renowned actress and singer, will conduct a workshop for Mercyhurst University students before her public concert with Seth Rudetsky on March 29. Mercyhurst University
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Waldameer and Water World are hosting a hiring fair to fill seasonal positions. YourErie.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Purple martins, North America's largest swallow species crucial for controlling insect populations, have begun their annual 7,000-mile migration from Brazil to Pennsylvania, highlighting their resilience amid challenges like habitat loss and climate change. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania's home care agencies face staff shortages as they struggle to match the reimbursement rates required to offer competitive wages, despite needs of the state's aging population. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rick Gotkin, the long-standing head coach of Mercyhurst University's men's hockey team who has led his team to over 600 victories, announced his retirement after the 2025-26 season. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie Times-News is conducting its final athlete of the week polls for Erie County's winter sports season before transitioning to spring sports in mid-April. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Freshman guard Pace Prosser scores 29 points and 10 rebounds, leading Gannon University to win their second consecutive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championship and earning MVP honors. The Erie Times-News
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St. Patrick's Day Distance Festival
The St. Patrick's Day Distance Festival in Erie features 5k and 10k races with optional event insurance through RegShield.
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Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra Performance
The Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra will perform at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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Goodwill Donation Drive
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Mission Empower — Donations welcomed — Contribute gently used items to support local community initiatives.
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Lou Gramm Concert
7-9 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Ticket info available — Experience the classic sounds of Lou Gramm live in Erie.
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Video Editing Certificate Course
Various times — Erie Institute of Technology — Check website for details — Gain expert-level skills in digital video editing and motion graphics with experienced instructors.
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