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Erie's Tony Graff recounted his role in healing an injured rock pigeon nicknamed Snow Leopard—detailing how he cared for the bird and restored its strength.

His account brings a unique look into local wildlife care.

Erie's Nine Ships Company proposed a 75,000 sqft light manufacturing facility at the former International Paper site on East Lake Road, which may add 80 jobs if City Council approves the waterfront conditional use zoning (covering a 23-acre site).

Council could consider the proposal as early as Sept. 2.

Old Dominion Freight Line is beginning construction on a 21,685 sqft trucking terminal along Footmill Road at Pennbriar Drive near I-90 in Summit Township.

The facility will feature administrative offices, a 43-door cross dock, 56 parking spaces, and planned landscaping following township approvals and permits.

A. Francisco's, a high-end pizzeria and tapas restaurant, closed after business slowed — owner Antonio Milone announced the closing on Aug.

18 and thanked customers via social media at 1201 State St.

Erie filmmaker Katie Nixon is adapting her one-woman play about domestic trauma into a 20-minute short film titled '52 Pickup,' with filming starting today at local sites including Mercyhurst Prep and Erie Community College.

The film will debut at Sundance Film Festival in January, 2027 plus soon be on YouTube.

Erie County school districts will resume classes in late August and early September as students, teachers and staff prepare for the new academic year.

Erie City Council granted historic zoning status to the Spencer House and Forman Block on Aug.

19 and 20 after support from both the Planning and Historic Review Commissions. The designation protects the 1871 Victorian mansion and the 1895 Romanesque Revival building downtown and helps owners access grant funding.

Erie County health inspectors work with local restaurant owners to fix food code violations (like missing hot water or a lost license) by giving time to correct issues and continue to educate them.

They only close businesses when a serious health risk exists and may issue fines for repeated problems.