Saturday, August 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joe Lang is the new executive director at Erie Humane Society and he will help rescue, treat and re-home pets. He said he will look for sponsors and funds so every animal gets proper care—he brings years of nonprofit and media experience to the role. YourErie.com
- ➤ On Friday morning, S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie hosted an all-female fishing trip on Presque Isle Bay to honor female military veterans for their service + U.S. Army veteran Pamela Lloyd caught a 22-inch and a 24-inch fish. YourErie.com
- ➤ CelebrateErie 2025 began on Friday and continues through the weekend to bring the community together around local food, art and music in Perry Square and along State Street. The event features first-time vendor E Dogg’s Hotdogs and interactive art like the Chalk Walk—showcasing local talent and community spirit. YourErie.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Erie city firefighters responded at noon on Friday when a trench collapsed at the corner of East 44th and Perry Streets—workers from Erie Water Works were rescued by their coworkers and taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. YourErie.com
- ➤ A settlement was reached in a lawsuit over the fatal fire at an Erie day care on August 11, 2019 — the sealed agreement may be worth tens of millions after fire investigators linked the blaze to an electrical problem with the only smoke detector in the attic. YourErie.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Industry leaders in the PA wine sector reported that outdated limited winery licenses let out-of-state wineries work under softer rules—this hurts local vineyards and farms built by long-time winemakers. Lawmakers plan to draft new legislation in the next 30 to 60 days as rising tariffs, warmer weather and fewer workers add pressure on the wine industry. The Erie Times-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Erie shoppers are feeling the pinch as grocery prices continue to climb—many are turning to stores like Aldi for more affordable choices. Rising costs have forced residents to change their buying habits as they work to maintain a healthy diet. YourErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Corry girls volleyball team led by coach Kelly Goodsel is preparing to play for a state championship this fall—five team members shared that the Beavers are focused on reaching another title for the program. The Erie Times-News
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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.
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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.
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