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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chelsea Braendel, one of the Braendel kids from local commercials for Braendel Services, died on March 31 in Erie; she was remembered as a kind stylist (donations in her honor are accepted by the Night to Shine Foundation). The Erie Times-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Because Pennsylvania still prohibits adult-use cannabis, locals often cross the border to buy recreational products at shops such as Organic Blooms (in Findlay Lake, N.Y.), a policy gap that sends millions in potential revenue away. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erie activist Marty Nwachukwu of Erie County United is urging local officials to seek state funding that will help residents manage higher living costs. The Erie Times-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Luminary Distilling will serve a Sunday brunch featuring a trendy menu with delicious meals and spirited drinks such as Bloody Marys + mimosas and mules. The event promises an upbeat dining experience for local residents. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gannon University won its first NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship on April 5 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when it beat Lander. Pace Prosser scored 28 points (tournament MVP) as game highlights became available online. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie Times-News, Seaway Window and AHN Sports Medicine are hosting Athlete of the Week polls for District 10's spring sports season through early June. Ballots will run online every Monday until Wednesday at 5 p.m. and fans can email nominee details+player, school, sport and a brief reason for their choice. The Erie Times-News
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49th Annual Erie Area Spring Conference
3 PM – 12 PM — Ambassador Center — Registration required — Attend the spring conference featuring various activities and networking opportunities.
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop
2:30-5 p.m. — Hampton Inn Erie-South — Materials Provided — Create your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp in a fun and relaxing workshop.
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Book Signing with Janet Pawlowski
10 AM - 12 PM — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Explore children's wellness through a heartwarming book by a local author.
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JA’s Annual Erie County Bowl-A-Thon
6-8 p.m. — Eastway Lanes — Minimum $100 team registration — A night of bowling, food, prizes, and fun awaits at this charitable event.
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