Daily
Erie
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Erie residents are invited to vote in a poll by the Erie Times-News about their winter thermostat settings as DOE guidelines recommend keeping homes at 68° for comfort and energy savings. The poll results will be revealed on Dec. 1 (tips include lowering the thermostat 7–10° during off-peak hours to cut heating costs). The Erie Times-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retailers including Chewy, Amazon, BarkBox, and The Farmer's Dog offer Black Friday pet deals with discounts up to 50% on food, toys, and beds. Erie pet owners can shop savings from November 28 through Cyber Monday—ensuring budget-friendly holiday options. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ On Black Friday in 2025, the local Target at 5700 Peach St. saw a steady flow of shoppers—showing strong customer turnout for holiday deals. The Erie Times-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Erie's water levels dropped from a record high of 576.20 feet in April 2020 to near 571 feet in November due to less rain and more evaporation — the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers predicts a further drop of 1—3 inches over the coming winter. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. David Hutzel at Greenfield Internal Medicine warned that many patients in Erie have refused important drugs for high blood pressure, depression, and bone loss due to fear of side effects and false information — his comments raise concern about increased risks for heart attacks, strokes, and serious breaks. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie doctor Dr. David Hutzel (UPMC Hamot) said more patients should take statin drugs to reduce cholesterol. The Erie Times-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Blitzen’s at The Brewerie opened Friday, November 28 — turning the downtown brewpub into a festive pop-up bar with over-the-top décor and themed cocktails — adding holiday cheer to Erie. Erie Reader
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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.
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North Bay Battalion vs Erie Otters
7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Check local listings — Watch the North Bay Battalion battle against the Erie Otters on the ice.
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Holiday Joy Paint & Sip
6-8 p.m. — Deer Creek Winery Tasting Room — $35 per ticket — Unleash your creativity while sipping wine in a festive atmosphere.
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Erie Otters vs. Flint Firebirds
7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Watch the exciting clash as the Erie Otters take on the Flint Firebirds live at the arena.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Pablo Picasso
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