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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Easter Bunny arrived at Millcreek Mall where visitors can take a photo with him and enjoy activities like coloring with free snacks; the event will continue through April 19. Families who visited on Saturday experienced a festive atmosphere as the mall hosts more Easter events. YourErie.com
- ➤ Sunday night the S.O.N.S of Lake Erie held their 44th annual Ice Out Party at Zem Zem Shrine Club on West 38th Street as hundreds joined auctions & raffles to raise funds for youth events, veteran fishing trips, and a fish hatchery on Presque Isle Bay. A youth fishing event will be held next Saturday at 8 a.m. at Presque Isle to mark the start of trout season & further support local fishing programs. YourErie.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On March 28, a Pennsylvania man named Corey Clark of Punxsutawney was arrested at a Krispy Kreme on Upper Peach Street after a camera was found hidden in the men’s bathroom—he posted bail and will appear in court on April 9 on charges of invasion of privacy, attempted invasion of privacy and possession of an instrument of a crime. YourErie.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Erie gas prices averaged $3.45 per gallon on Sunday with the lowest rate at $3.09 and highest at $3.49. Experts say prices may rise further in mid-to-late April—refinery issues and the threat of tariffs—prompting drivers to fill up soon. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT crews began patching holes on I-79 northbound between the Albion/Edinboro and I-90 interchanges Monday morning and will work around the clock until finished—drivers should expect delays due to single-lane restrictions in southern Erie County. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie County Council overrode Davis’s veto with a vote of five to two on March 11 — after Davis’s IT management caused delays during a troubled November election that hindered county support. The council will now use the court’s IT staff — who already assist other county offices and will add two workers to handle election tech duties. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Erie County Department of Health is investigating a confirmed measles case in a child and is contacting people who visited UPMC Children’s Express, Creative Learning Childcare, and Fitness U- from March 25 to March 28—officials say this contact tracing aims to prevent further spread. Health officials advise anyone exposed to watch for symptoms such as rash, cough, high fever, or runny nose for 21 days and to call a health care provider if signs appear. TalkErie.com
- ➤ Erie County health officials confirmed a third measles case when a child diagnosed on Sunday had visited an Erie pediatric urgent-care center and a Millcreek Township childcare facility. Officials are contacting anyone who was at UPMC Children's Express Care (3330 Peach St., Friday from 5:45 p.m. until closing) or Creative Learning Childcare (2312 W. 15th St., Tuesday through Thursday) to offer more information. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Erie hosted the Pennsylvania Gymnastics State Championship this weekend with 468 level four and five gymnasts competing in vault, balance beam, uneven bars, and floor exercise. The championship ended on Sunday — local organizers said it boosted hotels and restaurants while 12-year-old Nina Davis won the overall vault title. YourErie.com
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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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Room 33 Showcase
6-7:30 p.m. — Room 33 Speakeasy — Check event site for cost — Enjoy a night of laughter with comics from across the nation at the Flagship City Comedy Festival kickoff.
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Seed Starting Workshop by Steph's Sprouts
6 p.m. — 814 Vintage Marketplace — Free entry — Learn the essentials of starting seeds for your garden in this hands-on workshop.
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Black Monk Comedy Showcase
5-7 p.m. — Black Monk Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of laughter at this entertaining comedy showcase sponsored by the brewery.
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Windowsill Herb Garden Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — $35 — Grow your own indoor herb garden and elevate your cooking with fresh flavors.
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