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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Onkwani — an 11½-year-old male caracal who had lived at the Erie Zoo since 2014 — was euthanized on April 16 after a heart-based mass affected his quality of life. He fathered two kittens in 2016 and had shown signs of illness in early March with a cough and a distended abdomen. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Waldameer Park and Water World in Millcreek Township are marking key ride milestones this year. The Whacky Shack turns 55 years and the Ravine Flyer 3 marks 25 years — Time Twister will debut soon — as the park honors attractions ranging from 5 to 55 years old. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Farmers in Erie and the Erie County Farm Bureau reminded drivers to slow down for farm equipment traveling 25 mph or less marked with an orange triangle — many farmers pulled off the road during Rural Road Safety Week to let motorists pass safely. YourErie.com
- ➤ A census study shows Summit Township has a median age of 50, a median household income of $70,542, and an 81.4% homeownership rate, with more residents holding a bachelor's degree than the county average. The data also reveal that Summit Township is larger and older than Lawrence Park, making it a distinct community profile in Erie County. The Erie Times-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Erie County residents were accused of breaking into a Cranberry Township home on March 24 and March 25 and stealing 19 guns valued at over $51,000—authorities recovered the stolen guns from each suspect and charged them with felony burglary and theft. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Erie Zoo opened its Chinese Lantern Festival, Glow Wild, last night and filled the grounds with over 60 handmade lanterns that celebrate nature and tradition. The festival runs through Sunday until June 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.—tickets are limited and must be purchased online. YourErie.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers 18 and older must have a Real ID—state-issued documents with a federal compliance star—by May 7 to fly domestically, or they risk delays. Erie residents can visit the Driver License Center at 7200 Peach Street to get their Real ID on the spot when they bring the four required documents. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer (who last played on Dec. 8th) remains projected to be the first pick in the NHL draft (June 27-28 in Los Angeles) as NHL Central Scouting named him North America's top skater despite his lengthy injury hiatus. The Erie Times-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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Festival of the Birds
Various times — Presque Isle State Park — Ticket required — Experience the wonders of spring migration with workshops, field trips, and expert-led birding activities.
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Attorneys & Kids Together 5K Run/Walk
1:00 PM – 3:59 AM — Erie County — Charitable donations encouraged — Support Erie County students experiencing homelessness through a community-focused 5K event.
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