Sunday, December 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Erie Zoo will extend its hours for the Winter Wonderland event, offering festive activities and displays to the community. Erie Reader
- ➤ The fourth annual Presque Isle Lights event has commenced at Presque Isle State Park, offering a festive experience with light displays and Christmas music, while serving as a fundraiser. YourErie.com
- ➤ Emma's Footprints hosts a unique event to bring Christmas cheer to families mourning the loss of a child. YourErie.com
- ➤ The Erie Zoo marked its 100th anniversary by opening during the off-season for select weekends with activities like a toy drive, benefiting both animals and the community. YourErie.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A police and SWAT team standoff at an Erie County apartment complex prompted evacuations and heightened police activity. YourErie.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gannon University receives a $40,000 grant from the 'It's On Us' initiative to help prevent sexual assault on campus. YourErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Erie SeaWolves owner Fernando Aguirre expresses condolences over the unexpected passing of Erie Otters' owner Jim Waters at age 73, highlighting Waters' positive impact and their shared experiences in Erie's sports community. YourErie.com
- ➤ The Erie Otters honored their late owner, Jim Waters, with a pre-game moment of silence and a decisive 8-2 victory over Saginaw in their first game following his passing. The Erie Times-News
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Family Christmas Program at Garden Heights Baptist Church
The Family Christmas Program features a variety of songs, poems, and stories suitable for all ages.
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Fired-Up Friday at Splash Lagoon
Enjoy an evening of indoor surfing, relaxing in the lazy river, and dancing at Splash Lagoon's Fired-Up Friday event.
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