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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday evening, young bike riders attended a PennDOT bicycle rodeo at East Middle School where they learned safety skills like balance, weaving through turns and proper hand signals. Inside the gym, free bike inspections and minor repairs were offered — efforts aimed at reducing crash risks on local roads. YourErie.com
- ➤ Penn State students presented five design proposals to transform the former Burton School on Buffalo Road into a community center during a public event organized by UECDC. The plans include a health clinic, after school programs, and other services—part of a project that began after UECDC bought the building last February to revitalize the Buffalo Road neighborhood. YourErie.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, FirstEnergy crews are using helicopters and thermovision cameras to inspect power grid components and make repairs—postponing planned outages to keep electricity stable during the summer heat. YourErie.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ExpERIEnce Children's Museum in Erie is hosting a summer music series for kids that will feature live music and interactive activities during the summer months—details on dates and performers will be shared soon. YourErie.com
- ➤ Mount Pleasant of Edinboro announced its free Thirsty Thursdays summer music series, which will run from June 26th to August 28th with live music, food, brews, and outdoor games from 5 to 9 p.m. Community members can look forward to acts like Me and The Boy and a Ski Patrol Night featuring Erie Ale Works to benefit the Ski Patrol Fundraiser — an event designed for all to enjoy. YourErie.com
- ➤ ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum is launching Playdate Playlist — a summer music series featuring interactive shows by local artists over five weeks — to engage families and spark creativity. The Junior Philharmonic String Quartet is set to perform next on July 2. YourErie.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate Game and Fisheries Committee moved eight state bills on hunting & boating to the full Senate. Two bills would let the Game Commission decide on Sunday hunting dates while the others address farm issues and trespassing; some senators support the changes and others worry they may harm long-standing traditions. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The City of Erie police recruitment is closing soon as applicants have until Friday, June 27 to apply and must complete an agility and written test—administered by the Northwest PA Regional Police Testing Consortium. YourErie.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AAA warned that vehicles can heat up dangerously fast in summer—reaching 109 degrees in 10 minutes—and urged drivers to check the backseat for children or pets at risk of heatstroke. Erie officials emphasized that state laws protect rescuers who break into a car when someone appears to be in imminent danger. YourErie.com
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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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Lighthouse Paint & Sip
6-8 p.m. — Deer Creek Winery Tasting Room at Millcreek Mall — Cost info not specified — Unleash creativity while enjoying delicious wine and painting in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Presque Isle Half Marathon
6:45-10:00 a.m. — Presque Isle: Beach #1 — Registration Required — Experience a scenic half marathon along Lake Erie with a race shirt and refreshments.
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Virtual Q&A with Author Audrey Ingram
6:30 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Engage in an interactive virtual discussion with author Audrey Ingram about her book, The Summer We Ran.
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Lake Erie Cyclefest
Thu, Jul 24 – Sun, Jul 27 — Perry Square Park, Erie, PA — Check website for entry fee — An all-cycling weekend showcasing Erie’s stunning landscapes on safe routes.
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