Erie Local News – Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

Daily Erie

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ On May 15, a North East resident at his camp near Brokenstraw Creek experienced a close call when a curious bear approached the porch and his long-time hunting dog received minor facial scratches before the bear left, and he quickly treated the injury at the vet. The Erie Times-News

SPORTS NEWS

➤ McDowell's softball team celebrated its 21st District 10 championship today, marking a milestone win that underscores local athletic pride + uniting fans in a festive event. The Erie Times-News
➤ Erie Times-News, Seaway Window, and AHN Sports Medicine are running athlete of the week polls for District 10 spring sports season. Ballots run online every Monday at 5 p.m. to Wednesday at 5 p.m. until early June, and fans may email nominations (player, school, sport, and reason) with their suggestions. The Erie Times-News

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ERIE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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