Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Erie's longtime hunter Gary Cunningham bagged his first wall-hanger trophy buck, nicknamed Tiny, on Nov.
30 at a farm near his home. He plans to enter the buck in a contest + have a shoulder mount made.
🎭 Culture
Erie County teen Walker Scobell is set to star in the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, airing on Disney+ and Hulu on Dec.
10. The season, based on Rick Riordan's The Sea of Monsters, follows Percy as he faces new challenges at Camp Half-Blood.
🏛️ Government
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is accepting LIHEAP applications from Dec.
3 through April 10 to help households pay winter heating bills. Applicants need a recent bill + proof of income, and grants range from $200 to $1,000.
Erie City Council unanimously approved naming Chestnut Street between West Third + West Fourth streets James C.
Sherrod Way to honor the longtime community advocate who died Nov. 14. A dedication ceremony is planned for Jan. 19.
🏥 Health
A report from the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council published today shows that UPMC Hamot presented higher-than-expected mortality in stroke, heart failure, kidney issues, back problems and pneumonia (aspiration) during the fiscal year October 2023 to September 2024. Other hospitals noted similar trends with some lower readmissions.
🏈 Sports
Cathedral Prep opened its boys basketball season with an impressive win Tuesday as players shared excitement about the team’s fresh start.
The early season success sets a positive tone for upcoming games.
🎉 Erie Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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