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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Erie's longtime radio DJ Mojo McKay, whose real name was Michael Sroka, died on April 22 at 62 after a 35-year career as a morning host. He was laid off from iHeartMedia in August 2024 due to nationwide cuts—leaving a legacy that many local listeners will remember. The Erie Times-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Erie County coroner Lyell Cook identified 79-year-old Judy Jackson from Erie as the victim of the fatal Millcreek fire on Easter Sunday — a toxicology report will determine her cause of death as officials continue investigating the blaze. YourErie.com
- ➤ On Tuesday around 1:07 p.m., a car driven by a Saint Vincent valet crashed through a first-story window of the Hardner Building at the hospital campus, prompting an evacuation and diverting helicopter traffic to Erie International Airport while firefighters extracted the driver—who was treated in the emergency department and is in stable condition—as building inspectors assessed the damage. YourErie.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Erie County high school students took part in a teen driver safety contest on Tuesday where roughly 45 students navigated obstacles, vehicle assessments and tests to practice safe driving techniques. Community safety partners hosted the event — awarding cash prizes for top placements — and plan to expand the competition statewide. YourErie.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erie County United will host a housing townhall on April 26 from 12-3 p.m. at 1720 Holland St. to press mayoral candidates for fair solutions to rising rents and a declining population—with an aim to secure safe, affordable homes for all residents. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Sen. Dave McCormick visited Erie on April 21—he toured modern labs at Penn State Behrend, an athletic center at Eagle's Nest Corp and a shipbuilding and repair facility at Donjon Shipbuilding, meeting local leaders to learn about the region's growing technology and industry. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ City residents will be able to drop off unwanted electronics, smoke detectors, and up to six tires at a recycling event on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. held at the Municipal Garage on Holland St.—a photo ID is required and hazardous materials and tires on rims will not be accepted. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Erie County health officials said that a measles outbreak which infected eight residents appears contained because the recent cases were in quarantine and the incubation period from the last exposure ends April 26. A free MMR vaccine clinic was held April 22 at the Zem Zem Shrine Club—about 60 adults received shots and more clinics are planned. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jody Burrows, inducted into the Erie Sports Hall of Fame 2025, grew up in Corry where she played basketball and softball before starting her coaching career at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles. She credits her early coaches and her love for basketball—her constant passion—for building strong teams while keeping close ties to her hometown. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The Erie Otters faced a tumultuous season marked by an owner's death, a midseason coaching change, and injuries to key players yet secured their first playoff series win in eight years before a London sweep ended their run. Graduating players and top prospects shifted the team’s dynamics, and coach Kris Mallette said he plans to return next season & settle in Erie with his family. 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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