Daily
Erie
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Erie City Mission is seeking zoning approval to convert a shuttered elementary school (in Millcreek Township) into temporary housing for women and children. The project would offer shelter for up to 18 months pending local approvals. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ City officials announced on Tuesday, April 14 a lineup of summer events including CelebrateErie, Sounds of Summer, July 3 fireworks, and America250PA programs designed to bring residents together. Additional details will be shared on May 14 (a local 13-year-old won a youth logo contest to represent the celebration). TalkErie.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Betty Buckley is returning to perform at MIAC in an upcoming event that promises to bring a fresh, celebrated act to the local stage — fans should watch for further details about timing and ticket information. Erie Reader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Statewide, hunters must now dispose of deer parts considered high-risk—head and spine, and the spleen if not field dressed—in the trash. The Game Commission will soon establish no deer feeding zones and develop an optional mail-in testing kit to help curb Chronic Wasting Disease. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Warm, wet weather is sparking an early allergy season in Erie, with higher March temperatures and increased rainfall causing tree pollen to spread. Dr. Sartaj Ahmed reports that patients began experiencing symptoms in late March — local pharmacies are now providing treatment guidance. The Erie Times-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com shows Erie County home sale prices dropped to a median of $180,000 in January, a 10% fall from December's $200,000. The sales data also showed a 7.7% drop compared to last January — a sign of a slowing market. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Dan Perfetto retired as Mercyhurst Prep girls basketball head coach after 20 seasons, finishing with 408 wins. He will continue as athletic director while the school begins its search for a new coach. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Former Steelers running back James Conner, an Erie native now with the Cardinals, will attend the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh + announce his team's day two picks on April 24 despite ending his 2025 season early with a foot injury that required surgery. The Erie Times-News
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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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Second Saturday Tower Climb
10 AM – 3 PM — Erie Land Lighthouse — Pay-what-you-wish — Explore the lighthouse with interactive educational activities and scenic tower climbs.
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Felines & Wines Fundraiser
12-4 p.m. — Erie Zoo — Ticketed event — Sample local wines while supporting big cat conservation and enjoying live music and animal training demos.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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