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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 10-foot-wide and 5-foot-high Erie sign stands on the bluff at Bayview Park overlooking Presque Isle Bay near Cherry Street and is a popular spot for photos. Local businesses and community groups donated materials and labor to build the sign in March 2021, making it a lasting symbol of local pride. The Erie Times-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jenny Lin, owner of Tsaocaa/Noodle Station 3 (506 State St.), runs a modern restaurant in downtown Erie that features a robot server and a selfie spot to serve bubble tea and Asian dishes. She is optimistic about downtown’s future and will introduce new menu items and host special events to bring the community together. The Erie Times-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three out-of-state residents were charged after an occupied car was shot at Tuesday morning in Erie when police detained suspects at East 13th and Parade Streets — Aaron Thomas, 51, faces attempted homicide charges while New Yorkers Caitlin Stetson, 31, and Avery Hunt, 32, face charges for conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. YourErie.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new memorial to honor Abraham Lincoln’s Feb. 16 visit will be installed near the former Girard Station—now a restaurant—in Lake City this summer. Nathan Koble is donating the memorial and writing a children’s book on the visit with proceeds benefiting the Girard School District Foundation. The Erie Times-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, a local tree company discovered a spotted lanternfly egg sac on a tree along Sterrettania Road in Millcreek—Edinboro's Hayden Thomas confirmed the sighting and reported it to the Department of Agriculture. The invasive insect may harm trees and crops, and residents are urged to check for and remove any egg sacs they find—actions that could help slow its spread. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Erie doctor Dr. David Hutzel from UPMC Hamot’s Greenfield Internal Medicine advises patients to prepare questions and share details before visiting their primary care doctor—he believes that careful planning can lead to a more effective visit. The Erie Times-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Dairy Queen marks the start of spring by offering free small vanilla soft-serve cones at participating locations while supplies last. Fans who sign up (using the DQ App for DQ Rewards) can enter for a chance to win Free Cones for a Year. YourErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After two poor ski seasons, Erie region ski resorts had a strong 2024-2025 winter with heavy natural snowfall that boosted visitor turnout and kept slopes open. Local operators at Mount Pleasant and Peek'n Peak said the season was their best in years—snow totals far exceeded those of recent low-snow winters. The Erie Times-News
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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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