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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 11, the Mercy Center for Women hosted their 3rd annual Community Picnic at Perry Square, feeding about 250 people—more than twice as many as in 2024. Executive director Jennie Hagerty said the higher turnout reflects growing local need during tough times—many count on the center for a meal and a moment of connection. YourErie.com
- ➤ Tuesday night, Millcreek Township saw 120-140 vehicles and over 400 people at the Food ‘N Cruze event at St. Nick’s Grove—hosted by St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. The church has held the event every Tuesday in June for six years and will host it for the next two Tuesdays—free-will donations are accepted. YourErie.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Erie Insurance is restoring its systems after a weekend outage while Philadelphia Insurance Companies is also facing network problems—both insurers say the outages are not connected. Erie Insurance has resumed some services and provided contact numbers for claims as it continues work to fix its system. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ County Executive Brenton Davis said a 160-acre field on Sterrettania Road in McKean Township will become a business park to bring jobs to Erie—water access south of I-90 delays key infrastructure work and dirt will be moved later this summer. YourErie.com
- ➤ Dawn Van Scoter—the owner of Lawrence Park Dinor—opened a new restaurant in North East to let her creativity grow while keeping the diner's historic menu and atmosphere unchanged. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Great American Book Sale returns to Erie with discounted books from national retailers and local sellers—an event aimed at offering affordable reading options for residents. Erie Reader
- ➤ More than 300 women gathered on Tuesday night at the Battles White House in Girard to honor Charlotte Battles and fund a $250,000 restoration of the historic home. Caleb Pifer of the Hagen History Center said phase two will add work on the project — including a 1931 LaSalle and a 1942 Cadillac. YourErie.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Ann’s School in Erie, built in 1925, is getting complete renovations to mark its centennial thanks to over a million dollars in grants and donations and is now used by Sarah Reed Children’s Center for educational programs. The work includes new furniture, updated technology and a sensory room, plus repair of historic hallways and stairwells with plans to renovate the gymnasium in the future. YourErie.com
- ➤ Blessed Sacrament School in Erie closes its doors today at 12:30 p.m. after a study by Meitler Consulting led the Erie Catholic School System to relocate students and teachers—while a farewell celebration is held at 5:30 p.m. on June 11 and some families have hired a lawyer to challenge the decision with the Vatican. The Erie Times-News
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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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Book Signing With Amy Iketani
10 AM – 3 PM — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of Amy Iketani's romantic fiction sequel, Finding Home.
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Erie Sky Lantern Festival
10:00 PM – 2:30 AM — 123 E Main St, North East, PA — Ticket purchase required — Experience a breathtaking evening of lanterns, entertainment, and community support.
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