Good morning, Erie.

WQLN’s Holiday Craft Show will take place at Rainbow Gardens in Waldameer Park on November 15th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 16th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—over 100 local crafters will offer unique items, children will meet Santa and Mrs. Claus from 12 to 2 p.m., and tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors.

Erie and Millcreek will honor veterans by hanging banners on street poles for two years as announced Monday at the press conference at the Intermodal Transportation Center—residents can nominate a veteran via the Kiwanis Club of Millcreek website.

Presque Isle State Park will be partly closed until 2 p.m. Dec.

10 and Dec. 11 for a controlled deer hunt—hunters with permits will be allowed into the area east of the Stull Center until 2 p.m. each day before the park reopens to the public.

Erie's first lake effect event brought blue-green warnings for heavier snow, especially south of I-90, while purple advisories warned of lighter snow across the area, with snow accumulating overnight into Tuesday morning and fading after 1 p.m. today.

A later system is expected to bring rain or snow on Wednesday.

Road crews are working around the clock after Erie saw its first snowfall Sunday evening as the Streets Department deployed plows and salt spreaders to target main routes—drivers are urged to slow down on slick roads and follow odd-even parking rules that aid removal.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for lakeshore areas along with a lake effect snow warning for regions below I-90 until 1 PM tomorrow.

The City of Erie reminded residents to use only compostable pale green plastic bags or open hard containers for leaves and open hard containers or compostable brown paper bags for compost.

City officials stressed that cardboard boxes, non-compostable bags, pet waste mixed with leaves, and raking or blowing leaves into the streets are not allowed—because wet leaves can be slippery and parked cars can catch fire.

After the first snowfall arrived overnight, Millcreek Township reminded residents of winter parking rules and safety tips—cars left on the street after Saturday, November 15 may be ticketed and towed, and residents are advised to keep mailboxes, fire hydrants and drains clear for safe snow removal. The township's guidance aims to prevent delays and hazards during snow removal until parking rules end on April 15.

The Shapiro administration is adding more than 1,200 truck parking spots at 133 locations on existing state property to improve safety for commercial drivers — the first lots with no sight, distance or safety concerns will open at four Interstate 79 on-ramps in Erie County and include weigh stations for state police enforcement.

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula was recalled in Pennsylvania after 13 botulism cases emerged in 10 states — including a hospitalized case in our area, prompting the state health department to advise parents and caregivers to stop using formula with use by dates of December 1. The FDA and local officials are investigating the outbreak as the recall remains in effect.

Data from Realtor.com showed that in August, Erie County's median home sale price increased 17.2%—from $192,000 to $225,000—and 280 homes were sold, marking a 2.2% rise from August last year.

Fans in Erie can vote for the District 10 high school football Week 12 top performer from games played November 7th and 8th — the Erie Times-News poll stays open until 5 p.m. November 12th.

The Erie Times-News poll is underway to name District 10's best varsity male athlete, with voters casting ballots from Nov.

10 at 5:00 p.m. to Nov. 12 at 5:00 p.m.—if multiple nominees are from the same school, only the one with the most votes is selected.

Get the Led Out - A Celebration of Led Zeppelin

7:30-9 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Ticket price varies — Experience a remarkable tribute to rock legends Led Zeppelin with an unforgettable performance.

Bark Celebration 2025

6-9:30 p.m. — Concourse of Union Station Catering — $65/person — Celebrate all things dog with a buffet dinner, live music, and a gift auction.

Barrie Colts vs Erie Otters

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Stream on FloHockey — Don't miss the action as the Colts take on the Otters in this exciting hockey showdown.

Flicker // Fade Live Emo Night

5-10 p.m. — BIGBAR — 21+ only — Experience the best of Emo and Pop-Punk music live in Erie this Saturday night.

ERC Turkey Trot

7:30-10:30 a.m. — Presque Isle: Beach #1 — Registration required — Enjoy classic 5k and 10k races to burn calories before Thanksgiving dinner.

Erie Otters vs. Peterborough Petes

7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Check FloHockey for streaming options — Catch the exciting matchup between the Erie Otters and Peterborough Petes live from Erie.

Brantford Bulldogs vs Erie Otters

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Streaming available — Catch the action as the Bulldogs face off against the Otters in this exciting hockey match.