Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Westwood Racquet Club in Erie-area has reopened after two weeks of repairs to the roof and gutters, damaged by snow and ice. The Erie Times-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 49-year-old man from Erie died due to severe head trauma after being hit by a Spectrum cable truck. YourErie.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nicole Leone, the former executive director of the Erie Humane Society, is charged with theft and fraud for allegedly using over $23,000 of the organization's funds for personal expenses. YourErie.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Erie High School students are crafting wooden tractors in their advanced manufacturing class to provide Christmas gifts for children in need. YourErie.com
- ➤ Ozgun C. Demirag has been appointed director of Penn State Behrend’s Black School of Business, bringing over 15 years of academic leadership and teaching experience to the role. TalkErie.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Diverse Erie commission opposes County Executive Brenton Davis's directive to return unspent pandemic aid, citing it exceeds his authority and violates local law. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Booker T. Washington Center receives $1.875 million to enhance substance abuse disorder services in Pennsylvania. YourErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Addie Biel, a 6-foot-2 Cathedral Prep basketball player, surpasses 1,000 career points, becoming the 13th player in the program's history to achieve this milestone. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Avery Collins of Erie First Christian reaches 1,000 career points, aiming to surpass his brother's record and the school's historical milestone. The Erie Times-News
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Family Christmas Program at Garden Heights Baptist Church
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