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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Erie Downtown Partnership canceled the remaining Movie Mondays screenings in Perry Square after rowdy youths caused fights and disruptions in June and July — the cancellations include Muppet Treasure Island on July 28, The Avengers on August 11, and Wicked on August 25 — to help keep downtown safe.  The Erie Times-News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • At a local hotel on Perry Highway, first responders saved an 8-year-old boy who nearly drowned at the Quality Inn pool near Exit 27 on Interstate 90 on Saturday around 12:30 p.m.—his condition remains unknown.  YourErie.com
  • A 43-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing near the intersection of East 38th Street and Bayfront Parkway on Friday around 6 p.m.—he remains in critical but stable condition as Erie City Police continue to investigate.  YourErie.com
  • On Sunday afternoon, a teen driver was injured at East 7th Street and Marne Road after running a stop sign and being hit by an SUV — suffering a hand injury and taken to the hospital with no other injuries reported.  YourErie.com

BUSINESS NEWS

  • My Salon Suite held a ribbon cutting and open house on Monday morning at its new salon on West 26th Street in Millcreek Township for beauty professionals renting private suites. The location features 31 private suites (offering stylists a one-on-one client experience) and requires renters to obtain a state business license (a necessary step to operate independently).  YourErie.com

CRIME NEWS

  • Shawn Cranston received two life sentences on July 28 after he was convicted for killing pregnant Amish woman —Rebekah Byler— on February 26 —he was found guilty of criminal homicide, homicide of an unborn child, burglary and criminal trespass—.  YourErie.com
  • Protestors gathered outside the state police headquarters in Lawrence Park on Sunday to demand answers after Erie resident Marchello Woodard was shot nearly one month ago by a state parole agent—city council members have urged the district attorney and governor to release more details as the investigation continues.  YourErie.com
  • Erie City Police responded early Sunday morning after a 49-year-old man was stabbed on the 2600 block of Peach Street and died shortly after arriving at Saint Vincent Hospital at 6:30 a.m.—the victim's girlfriend, 26-year-old Stachaira Monique Davis, is in custody and charged with homicide as police continue investigating the area where the couple lived.  YourErie.com

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Pennsylvania Game Commission approved 13 consecutive Sundays for fall hunting—adding more days for deer, bear and other game while not covering waterfowl and keeping season lengths the same. The board will review the impact on wildlife and hunters can take advantage of the extra day starting Sept. 7.  The Erie Times-News

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/6/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/8/25

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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.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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  • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training

    10 AM - 7 PM — Erie County Public Library - Blasco Memorial Library — Course fee applies — Become a certified instructor and share lifesaving skills with others.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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  • Tall Ships Erie 2025

    4-day festival — August 21-24 — Erie Maritime Museum — $ — Experience the majesty of magnificent ships racing in the Tall Ships Challenge on the Great Lakes.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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  • Reminiscent at Erie Downtown Music Series

    6-9 p.m. — Perry Square — Free entry — Enjoy a Motown tribute concert while relaxing in the park with food and community spirit.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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