Daily
Erie
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waldameer Park & Water World in Millcreek Township will open May 2 and is expected to hire 650 workers for the summer season, creating new local job opportunities and family fun. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Barber National Institute announced Lake Erie Odyssey, an adapted obstacle course for teens and adults with disabilities at Waldameer Park. Registration is now open for the event on Sept. 12. TalkErie.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tipsy Bean Cafe owner Giselle Littrell agreed on March 31 to pay over $58,000 in unpaid tips after the state found her electronic wage payments fell short of legal standards — the Department of Labor and Industry confirmed her workers were misclassified. She admitted the error in a May interview. The Erie Times-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A houseboat that sank in spring 2024 at Presque Isle State Park's Horseshoe Pond has deteriorated & will be dismantled and discarded because it cannot be raised intact. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie residents can join the four-day City Nature Challenge starting April 24 to document local plants and wildlife via a free iNaturalist app. Free events will be held on April 25 and 26 at Asbury Woods, Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park, and Erie Bluffs. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ A sunken houseboat at Presque Isle State Park will be dismantled and removed in pieces this spring due to prolonged deterioration (officials said no debris will remain in Horseshoe Pond). The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Mercyhurst University honors Earth Day as students lead sustainability projects on campus and in local nature. The Sustainability Club hosts hands-on events, including guided hikes + Dinner from the Dirt, to engage participants in conservation efforts today. Mercyhurst University
- ➤ Climate Central's Earth Day report shows Erie warmed 4.9°F since 1970 — placing it seventh among U.S. cities after ranking fourth in 2023. The report also shows Pennsylvania's statewide average rose 3.1°F from 1970 to 2025. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie ended its winter with 74.3 inches of snow (29.8 inches below normal), as reported by the National Weather Service. Only traces fell on Apr. 20 amid cooler-than-usual conditions, and the city ranked eighth in the Golden Snow Globe contest. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County Executive Christina Vogel's administration will contact local agencies that serve the homeless to gauge their interest in a tiny homes project. The outreach will help shape the county's new support plans for affordable housing. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will review proposals to raise trout size limits and change catfish rules, and it will vote on grants including a $148,300 project to improve the boat launch on Lake Erie in Erie County during its meeting on April 27 (10 a.m.) in Harrisburg. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Home care workers in Erie face low pay and high turnover as inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates force many to seek better wages out-of-state. Voices for Independence CEO Shona Eakin urges Governor Shapiro and the legislature to act now so people with disabilities can live independently and contribute to the community. The Erie Times-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Walmart features nine unique grocery picks including dairy-free whipping cream and organic bread rolls at four local stores (Upper Peach, Elm St, Harborcreek, and West Ridge Road), and shoppers can use the Walmart app for free pickup to avoid impulse buys. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gannon volleyball coach Matt Darling (459-159 record) will be inducted into the Erie Sports Hall of Fame on June 24 at the Zem Zem Shrine Club after nearly two decades leading the women’s team. The Cambridge Springs native said the honor will be especially meaningful for his family. 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
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~ Helen Keller
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