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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Erie residents earned Carnegie Medals for heroism after risking their lives by jumping into icy water, tackling moving vehicles, and entering burning buildings—bravery recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission—from 1911 to 1993. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The second-phase Depot Road reconstruction in Harborcreek will begin May 6 with traffic moving to temporary lanes and detours rerouting vehicles onto Depot & Belle roads. The $13.5 million project will ease the road slope, widen shoulders and add a turning lane in front of Clark Elementary while scheduled to finish in October. The Erie Times-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Erie County's first-quarter housing report shows new listings falling 7.4% and closed sales dropping 1.5%—average home prices rose 2.7% and median prices increased 6.4%. Marsha Marsh, president of the Greater Erie Board of Realtors, said low inventory and few new builds may slow deals until warmer weather spurs more buyer action—indicating a potential rebound later this year. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, District 10's boys singles tennis tournament ended its early rounds with three of four semifinal matchups set for the Class 2A and 3A brackets. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The McDowell girls lacrosse team earned a victory in a back and forth game with multiple lead changes until the final moments — the win reflects a strong finish by the squad. YourErie.com
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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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ACL Tear Diagnosis and Management – New Treatment Approaches
7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Center for Arts and Technology — Free entry — Discover innovative approaches in ACL tear treatment from a leading orthopedic expert.
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3rd Annual Weld Art Competition
6-9 p.m. — The 1020 Collective — Entry fee required — Showcase your welding talents and support scholarships while enjoying local artistry.
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Show Me Reptiles Show
11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Bayfront Convention Center — $10 General Admission; Kids 6 and under free — Dive into a scaly wonderland with reptiles and aquatic creatures galore.
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