Good morning, Erie.

Erie Zoo euthanized its last two meerkats—Malika, 13, and Nora, 14—on March 26 after they were diagnosed with liver cancer and other age-related illnesses.

The zoo is renovating the exhibit for sand cats this summer as staff offers grief support to help cope with the loss.

Jessica Warren purchased Brewerie at Union Station—making it the only woman-owned brewery on the Lake Erie Ale Trail—and started updating the craft beers using natural ingredients while keeping its traditions intact.

Her brother-in-law Tate Warren refined the recipes to maintain a consistent flavor and invite customers back.

Edinboro will host a free three-day Art & Music Festival from May 16th to 18th at downtown Edinboro and Goodell Gardens & Homestead to celebrate Appalachian art, music and culture.

Donna the Buffalo headlines the event — and visitors can join hands-on workshops, local artisan stalls, and children's activities.

Millcreek Township's Government Study Commission voted to recommend a government with five elected council members and a professional manager because of financial and management issues, and voters will decide on the change this November.

If approved, elections will occur in 2026 and the new government will start in 2027.

Candidates for Erie County Executive were interviewed on the Joel Natalie Show with Brenton Davis on May 8th, Christina Vogel on May 9th and Perry Wood on May 12th—each discussion presenting their visions for county leadership.

Erie County Health Department will host a free measles, mumps and rubella vaccine clinic on May 15 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Eastside YMCA in Harborcreek Township for adults 18 and older—children should check with their healthcare provider as the county faces its first measles outbreak in 35 years with eight reported cases. More than 1,000 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. in 2025, and officials hope the clinic will help stop further spread.

Dave Stoczynski, who scored 853 points for Gannon from 1971-73, is named as one of nine new inductees into the Erie Sports Hall of Fame.

He recalled classic rivalries and noted that Erie feels like home — his career also included playing in Europe and coaching local high school athletics.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spring National M-WTCA Conference

June 4-7 — Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel — Registration available online — Attend informative sessions at this community-focused national conference.

Paint-n-Sip at U Pick 6 Tap House

6-8 p.m. — U Pick 6 Tap House — Cost varies — Unleash your inner artist with a fun evening of painting and sipping drinks.

90's Themed Immersive Pop-Up

8 p.m. — Room 33 Speakeasy — Tickets available — Experience a night of music and laughter as you step back into the vibrant era of the 90's with Tethered Immersive.