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Erie
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ 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. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Erie Times-News
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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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~ Albert Einstein
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