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Saturday, May 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • On May 16, a fire heavily damaged a house on Erie's west side in the 400 block of Cascade Street after 3 p.m.—firefighters evacuated all residents and pets with no injuries and got the blaze under control before 4 p.m. while an inspector investigated the cause.  YourErie.com

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Many local grocery chains will operate on regular hours on Memorial Day, May 26, with retailers such as Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Kroger remaining open—Costco will be closed and Aldi will offer limited hours. Banks and post offices will be closed on the holiday.  The Erie Times-News

CRIME NEWS

  • Erie police are investigating a stabbing incident—occurring around 4 a.m. Thursday at a house on East 27th Street—after a man in his 60s was taken to Saint Vincent Hospital with multiple stab wounds and officers secured the scene while collecting evidence.  YourErie.com
  • Erie Humane Society Animal Cruelty Division is asking local residents to help solve three animal abandonment cases involving two kittens found in a box near West 26th Street in Millcreek on April 25 at 7:30 a.m.—a beagle mix observed along Macedonia Road on May 8 at 8 p.m.—and four pit bull puppies discovered in Pebble Lake Park in Erie around 3 p.m.—and urges anyone with information to call Humane Officer Lisa Stiles at 8148810220.  YourErie.com

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Grow Erie hosted an open house on May 16 at Savocchio Park to show progress on a 17,000 square foot agricultural facility that turned a 25-year vacant building into a hub for local employment and fresh food in east Erie. The project will soon add a 3,000 square foot greenhouse across the road to boost investment, according to Infinite Erie.  YourErie.com

SPORTS NEWS

  • District 10 announced the playoff schedule for baseball, softball and boys volleyball for next week. The baseball and softball tournaments will begin Monday for Class 1A and 2A before continuing Tuesday for higher classes with championship games on May 26, while the boys volleyball tournament will start Tuesday at Meadville High School.  The Erie Times-News
  • Corry’s javelin thrower Nolan Carey confirmed his college choice on May 16 and will compete today at Slippery Rock University’s Mihalik-Thompson Stadium—he is expected to break the District 10 record with his 206-7 throw that tops the 196-5 mark set in 2008. Cathedral Prep’s Anne-Catherine Brown—one of five runners aiming for new marks—is projected to lower the 2A girls 3,200-meter record.  The Erie Times-News
  • Corry senior athletes announced today which colleges they will join during the Decision Day ceremony at their school, officially marking their commitment to college sports.  The Erie Times-News

EVENTS

SUBMIT 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.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/1/25

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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.

    Wed, 6/4/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 6/5/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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  • Second Saturday at Erie Land Lighthouse

    10 AM – 5 PM — Erie Land Lighthouse — Pay-what-you-wish — Enjoy tower climbs and engaging activities at the scenic lighthouse.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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