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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dominick’s Diner and Eatery, a longtime fixture in Erie for nearly 70 years, will close its doors on April 11 at 2 p.m. due to the owners' health concerns—new owners will soon take over the East 12th Street location with plans to keep it operating as an eatery. YourErie.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Seasonal Erie-Tampa air service will resume this fall as Breeze Airways ends flights on April 26 but continues limited Wednesday and Saturday flights through early January—while the airline works on adding connecting routes from Orlando to Provo for Erie travelers. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Smith’s hot dogs advanced into the Final Four of the Pennsylvania Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in PA competition — they will face Crayola Crayons as voting begins today at 9 a.m. on the Chamber’s social media. YourErie.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 25th annual Gliding Stars of Erie Adaptive Ice Skating Program held a Disney-themed show with skaters and volunteers at Mercyhurst University Ice Center on April 5. The event celebrated adaptive sports with creative routines that engaged the local audience. The Erie Times-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mercyhurst University won first place in the National Collegiate Digital Marketing Championship on April 1 at Baylor University where 28 teams competed, with the Lakers—led by Dr. John Parente and adviser William Jeffress—scoring 4,600 points to dethrone defending champion Ohio State University. Dr. Parente said he will recruit students for similar national competitions next year to build on the team's success. Mercyhurst University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rockland Solar LLC filed a lawsuit in federal court on April 2 claiming that East Fairfield Township violated its rights by asking for over $150 million in fees for a solar farm and denying proper due process. The suit alleges that township officials conspired to punish the company for its legal actions while the township has not yet responded. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, AHN held its annual cancer screening clinic in Erie and tested patients for breast, cervical, colorectal, head, neck, lung, prostate and skin cancers—Dr. Rubal Sharma said early screenings help catch cancers when treatments are easier. The next free screening will be held on Saturday, September 13. YourErie.com
- ➤ About 3,300 residents in District 3 of Fairview Township must boil their water because chlorine levels dropped below 0.4 milligrams per liter due to a mechanical error and an inactive alarm system, and the order stays in effect until Thursday. Residents should boil water for at least one minute before use or use bottled water to avoid potential bacterial illnesses. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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The D'Angelo Concerto
4-7 p.m. — Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $85 — Experience a captivating performance by the Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra.
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