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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Erie High School will receive a $225,000 grant from the Parker Lord division of Parker Hannifin Corp. over the next two years to help fund community school services such as clothing, hygiene, counseling and health care—United Way of Erie County said the funding will remove barriers for student success. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ On July 13, dozens gathered at Luther Memorial Church (on West 10th Street) for the 9th annual Kenneth Snider Memorial Car Cruise to honor the late father and celebrate local auto culture. Vintage cars, a food truck and DJ music enlivened the event (which raised funds for Shriners Children's Erie and the church's youth programs). YourErie.com
- ➤ Three local organizations plan to convert the shuttered Washington, Sacred Heart and St. Paul's schools into over 40 units of permanent supportive housing and a community hub for social services on Erie’s upper west side. The Housing First model will be used to give chronically homeless residents stable homes, health care and addiction recovery support — a first-of-its-kind project in our community. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The 2025 Cherry Festival Parade in North East honored volunteer firefighters as thousands gathered and funds were raised for essential firefighting equipment—organized by Fuller Hose Company and Crescent Hose Company. Grand marshal Tom Brown and Cherry Queen Olivia Bulger said the event united the community after Crescent Hose Company responded to over 800 calls this year. YourErie.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Erie Fire Department responded to a house fire Saturday night on the 3600 block of Post Avenue and used a pet oxygen system (donated by Invisible Fence of Erie) to revive a golden retriever and a cat after the homeowner found them unresponsive; the fire caused damage to one room and smoke damage throughout the house while no injuries were reported. YourErie.com
- ➤ A house was heavily damaged in McKean Township after a Sunday morning fire started in a shed on Neuburger Road and spread to an attached garage and attic—fire crews cooled a propane tank to prevent further hazards and no injuries were reported. YourErie.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nothing Bundt Cakes, owned by Jessica and Felipe Valdez, will open a new store at 1930 Douglas Parkway in Summit Township on the weekend of July 19. The bakery will host grand opening events next week — offering free Bundtlet punch cards to early customers, a Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Day on July 25, and free Confetti Bundtlets on July 26. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The weeklong Discover Presque Isle festival will begin on July 21 and feature events like beach yoga, archery, concerts and a new sand sculptor working at Beach 11 starting July 25. Donations from T-shirt sales and fundraising will help pay for park improvements—such as mobile mats and playground upgrades. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The first-ever Erie County Viking Festival in Waterford was hosted by Ironstone Meadery and WhiteRaven Gifts — it offered old-world music, vendors, storytellers and a Viking bladesmith from Friday evening until Sunday on Parker Road. YourErie.com
- ➤ The 2025 Panegyri Greek Festival at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church will feature traditional Greek food, live music and vendors selling cultural items — organizers say the 37th festival will support the church’s operations and outreach efforts. YourErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
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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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PokeKon Fest - Erie, PA 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center Across from Casino — $23.18 — An all-day celebration of all things Pokemon in Erie, perfect for trainers of all levels.
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Nate Bargatze Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Tickets starting at $132 — Experience laughter with Nate Bargatze's signature stand-up comedy style.
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Erie District Amateur Championship
Aug 8-10 — The Kahkwa Club — Registration required — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play event for male golfers in Erie.
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Reyburn Jr. Sailing Banquet
6-9 p.m. — Erie Yacht Club — Celebrate the 2025 Reyburn Jr. Sailing Season with fellow enthusiasts.
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