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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Erie County corrections officer Lisa Mills, known as Big Momma, spent her 57th birthday in the hospital from March 11th to 18th after a stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis—on Sunday the Erie community gathered at Perry Hiway Hose Company on Oliver Road to raise funds for her treatment. She plans to head to Texas for clinical trials as she fights the illness. YourErie.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Freedom House celebrated 11 graduates who will continue their careers in medicine. The event honored their achievements — it recognized the graduates' commitment to healthcare. YourErie.com
- ➤ PennWest Edinboro University held its spring commencement on May 3 at McComb Fieldhouse in Edinboro where graduates received their degrees. Family members and university officials attended the ceremony. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Millcreek Township turned down Sheetz’s request for a zoning variance — the decision halts the changes needed for the store's planned expansion. YourErie.com
- ➤ The City of Erie administration has called out Daria Devlin for making inaccurate statements about the budget - officials said her remarks did not reflect verified figures. YourErie.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. David Almeida of Erie Retina Research introduced a Take Care of Your Sight display at Erie International Airport—a display in a passenger waiting area that uses an eye chart and Amsler grid to help detect vision changes. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie International Airport now offers a vision screening display — featuring a vision chart, Amsler grid, and retina risk checklist — in its secure waiting room for air travelers to check their sight before boarding their flights. Dr. David Almeida of Erie Retina Research said the display gives travelers about 10 to 15 minutes to get basic eye health information, and a QR code leads them to further details. The Erie Times-News
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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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Spring National M-WTCA Conference
June 4-7 — Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel — Registration available online — Attend informative sessions at this community-focused national conference.
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