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At the Blasco Library, the monthly Pokémon Club meets to discuss and play the card game while building a close local community.

The club welcomes players of all skill levels.

Dunkin' began serving Halloween-inspired drinks on Sept.

30 at local stores, featuring options such as Green Apple Dunkin' Zero and Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam in drinks like terror-misu cloud latte (special rewards promotions run through Oct. 31 and further clues will be shared in Salem on Oct. 8).

Odis 12 opened a new location at 127 E.

14th St. on Sept. 30, and owner Michael Miodis explained the move came after finding a great space to serve local patrons (the launch marks an expansion for the brand).

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $1.9 million to three Pennsylvania community organizations to support suicide prevention for veterans.

Erie VA Medical Center Director John A. Gennaro said the grants will help connect veterans to lifesaving care when the funds become available at the start of fiscal year 2027.

New owners of the former Lord Corp. property on 12th Street have announced plans to transform the site into a sports facility & meeting space that will serve Erie residents.

Bella Deaton led McDowell’s girls golf team to a first-place finish in District 10 Class 3A — she also won her 36–hole individual event this season.

A playoff between two Santinos, Washburn (Cathedral Prep) and Toscano (Wilmington), decided the gold medalist in District 10’s Class 2A boys golf tournament on Wednesday.