Good morning, Erie.

Local groups including the Erie Otters and Port Erie Plastics held a back-to-school supply drive Tuesday at Family Services of Northwest PA to gather school supplies for foster children—collecting hundreds of items.

The organizers said the supplies will be packaged and distributed to help the children start the school year.

Builders preparing for the final Barber Beast on the Bay will set up 30 natural and manmade obstacles at Presque Isle State Park before moving to Waldameer for an adaptive course that will challenge participants this Saturday.

Lead builder Jake Binney said the team has planned a few surprises — details remain under wraps as they complete work.

State police are investigating a car-pedestrian accident on Aug.

29 along Erie Street in Edinboro where a 79-year-old woman from Meadville was struck by a Cadillac SRX as she tried to cross the road at about 6:15 p.m.—she died at UPMC Hamot and the 82-year-old driver was not hurt.

Today, the $1.3 billion Powerball drawing has motivated more Erie residents to buy tickets at local retailers—Presque Isle Superette has seen a 25% to 30% boost in sales and owner Jeff Faulhaber noted that players now buy tickets individually instead of in groups.

This jackpot is the largest since April 6 and continues to drive local interest in the lottery.

29-year-old Patrick Gleba pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to three charges—attempted homicide, aggravated assault and discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure—after shooting Sergeant David Stucke in the leg on the 500 block of East 22nd Street in July 2023; his sentencing will be set for October 27.

Erie police are investigating a possible link between two shootings that sent a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his arm from a vehicle near East 26th Street and a 22-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his hands from a drive-by near East 25th and Wayne streets on Sept.

1—both victims are known to each other.

Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, tracing its origins to 1875 when the Sisters of St. Joseph cared for a man with a broken ankle that led to the town’s first hospital—since then, the hospital has grown with new additions and joined Allegheny Health Network in 2013. Its recent upgrades, including a new emergency department and more operating rooms, help it keep serving the community with the same care as in its early years.

Bassmaster magazine named Presque Isle Bay, Lake Erie Central Basin, and Pymatuning Reservoir among the top 25 lakes for bass fishing in 2025, with Presque Isle Bay ranked 16th and Lake Erie near the Upper Niagara River honored as the region's second and ninth nationally; Pymatuning Reservoir ranked 24th based on tournament data and state reports + highlighting quality local bass habitat.

Erie Marathon

7 AM – 1 PM — Presque Isle State Park — $5-$100 — Experience the energetic atmosphere of the Erie Marathon and support local runners.

Cole Swindell Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Tickets via Ticketmaster — Enjoy a night of country music featuring Cole Swindell with special guest Priscilla Block.

Free Health Services Clinic

6 a.m. — Erie Center for Arts and Technology — Free services — Access free dental, vision, and medical services in collaboration with the Hamot Health Foundation.

Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA

8:30-9:30 p.m. — The Masonic Temple of Erie — Tickets required — Experience a mesmerizing fusion of Queen and ABBA music under candlelight.

LEAF Open Market

10 AM – 2 PM — Frontier Park — Free entry — Explore a vibrant outdoor farmer's market featuring local produce, baked goods, and artisan crafts.

Bartender Training Class

6-10 p.m. — SpringHill Suites by Marriott Erie — $90.00 – $325.00 — Gain hands-on experience and industry knowledge to become an effective bartender in this interactive course.

The Music of John Williams

3-5 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Cost varies — Celebrate the iconic sounds of John Williams with the Erie Philharmonic and conductor Daniel Meyer.

Ecospirituality Green Tour

Environmental walking tour — Not specified — Mercyhurst University — Free entry — Discover the beauty of nature through prayers, reflections, and an exploration of campus gardens and a labyrinth.

Kansas Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy a classic rock performance by Kansas in Erie, PA.

Jamey Johnson Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Tickets starting at $65 — Experience a night of country music with Jamey Johnson at the historic Warner Theatre.