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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bay and Berry Cafe opened on Tuesday at 1101 Peninsula Drive in Millcreek — taking over the former Bob’s Steakhouse space in Peninsula Plaza. The new restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and specialty coffees and plans to offer cocktails once its liquor license is approved. YourErie.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State Police launched an investigation after a body was found in a burning work van near the intersection of Pennbriar Drive and Schultz Road—just southwest of the Pennbriar Athletic Club around 10 p.m. Monday, and details on the victim were not released pending family notification while investigators work to determine the fire’s cause. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crews are busy setting up in Perry Square for Erie's Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival as ribbers start grilling at 3 a.m. so that ribs are ready by 11 a.m. today—while the event, featuring 8 rib teams, 41 vendor booths, and Outlaw Barbecue Revolution as the lone local business, will run until Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. YourErie.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Grow Erie, a new $5 million hydroponic facility in Savocchio Park, opened last week in a formerly blighted area to produce lettuce, kale, and herbs. The 17,000 square foot facility — owned by the Minority Community Investment Coalition and developed by the Erie County Redevelopment Authority — aims to create local jobs and spur further community investment. The Erie Times-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Erie High School senior students turned Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts into lamps, chairs, tables, and placards on Tuesday—earning praise from instructors and families. Raffle tickets for the items begin selling on June 3 and winners will be drawn on June 19, with proceeds funding the trades program. YourErie.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT will host a free open house on May 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Erie Western Pennsylvania Port Authority office — located at 1 Holland Street — to answer questions about the Central Bayfront Parkway Improvement Project that started in 2023. YourErie.com
- ➤ State Rep. Jake Banta of Erie County and six GOP lawmakers have introduced a bill to let people buy ivermectin without a prescription (an anti-parasitic drug noted for its COVID-19 use) and the proposal was referred to the House Health Committee on May 21. Similar laws have passed in Arkansas, Idaho and Tennessee (despite CDC, WHO and FDA advice against its nonprescription use) as lawmakers seek new treatment options. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 27, FirstEnergy reported that 8,298 customers in Erie County lost power—nearly 7% of their customers—and Penelc reported 571 outages in parts of the City of Erie and Millcreek Township; the cause remains unknown and companies will provide further updates. YourErie.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LECOM Health announced that Timothy McGahen, who has served at Corry Memorial since 2013 as CFO, will become the new administrator on June 1 — replacing Dan Grolemund who is leaving to lead Warren General Hospital. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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@Homekits DIY Workshop at We Rock the Spectrum
@Homekits DIY Workshop — 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Erie — Pre-registration required — Enjoy a fun DIY crafting session with gym time for kids.
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Erie Apparel Dog Days
1-4 p.m. — Oliver's Beer Garden — Free entry — A pet-friendly summer celebration featuring fun activities for dogs and their owners.
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BYObook Romantasy Annotation Release Party
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Romantasy readers come together for an evening of book annotation and creativity.
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