Good morning, Erie.

Lake Erie Lit Fest will host an epilogue for its Summer of Reading to highlight local literary works and community stories.

Local readers and authors are invited to gather at the festival venue to reflect on the season's highlights.

Erie Reader’s Book and Literature section offers a collection of reviews, poetry, and book club pieces.

An epilogue to the Summer of Reading at Lake Erie Lit Fest appeared on 9/8 (10:00 a.m.), along with earlier features from Mabeline’s Poetry Corner and local discussions.

Local organizers announced the Harmony and Blessings Concert Series, which will showcase local musicians and community performers; the event will take place soon in Erie — details on the venue and schedule are expected later.

Dave Sabol, a retiree from Union City, won $3 million with a scratch ticket bought at Country Fair (76 N.

Main St.) on Aug. 7 and claimed his prize on Aug. 11; he said he plans to build a dream home and travel. The Pennsylvania Lottery confirmed his win.

Retired educator Rick Scaletta, who served as General McLane High School principal on Sept.

11, 2001, recalled that students wondered if they were going to war when the events unfolded.

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj.

John Nygaard was serving on an air base in Saudi Arabia when he learned about Sept. 11 attacks and now teaches as an AFJROTC instructor in Millcreek.

Erie County Judge John Trucilla recalled his experience from Sept.

11 when he was a prosecutor and running for office (he expressed disbelief over the day's events).

1,500 nurses at AGH are urging hospital leaders to add more staff to ease workloads and improve patient care.

Officials plan to meet soon to discuss solutions.

Gannon University will open two new medical research labs on its I-HACK building in early 2027; the $6.5 million collaboration among Gannon, AHN Saint Vincent, and First Ascent Biomedical will create 38 jobs immediately + more hires by 2030, with a ribbon cutting on Nov.

18.