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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Presque Isle Lighthouse was named this week’s winner of Loving Giving Local—an award that recognizes its role in preserving local history. YourErie.com
- ➤ Tim Horton's presents a gift that took a decade to plan to expERIEnce Children's Museum today — the gift will support the museum's programs. YourErie.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Erie firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1200 block of East 26th Street around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday when a fire broke out in an attic because electrical wiring ignited amid blown-out insulation—prompting a passerby to call emergency services and allowing a mother and her two children to escape uninjured. YourErie.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Erie Center for Arts & Technology is looking for a new executive director after Kate Neubert-Lechner left for a role with Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The job pays between $75,000 and $90,000 a year — candidates need strong nonprofit and leadership skills. The Erie Times-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ ANNA Shelter and Pennsylvania State Police rescued 50 animals from a local farm facing alleged neglect and abandonment over several days, with 26 cats, 4 dogs, 10 horses and 10 cattle now receiving urgent medical care while investigators continue their work. YourErie.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Henry Alden Clark was a smart man who helped Erie from the Civil War to the Second World War—his work shaped the community over many turning points in its history. Erie Reader
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Erie resident Gary Winner, 64, won $1,162,845 on a Cash 5 with Quick Cash game from the Pennsylvania Lottery when he bought his ticket at a Giant Eagle on West 12th Street+ the winning ticket was one of two that split a $2,325,690 jackpot drawn on June 9 and the store earned a $10,000 bonus; he will share more of his story at an event at 10 a.m. and plans to use the money to help his wife retire and play more golf. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erie County cut a $538,000 check to ECGRA after an audit revealed the county owed over $500,000, not including another $170,000 from the most recent fiscal year. County Executive Brenton Davis hesitated to follow the Auditor General's request—ECGRA director Perry Wood said a reconciliation process is needed to prevent future errors. YourErie.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Project Curb Appeal, a new non-profit by local realtors, unveiled a makeover for a Millcreek home today—investing over $15,000 in free exterior improvements—for the Gorr family who faced foreclosure and personal loss. Local businesses and volunteers helped with landscaping, painting, and repairs, and the group plans to nominate more deserving homeowners for future projects. 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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