Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Bishop Lawrence Persico, who turned 75 in November, submitted his resignation letter to the pope and asked the community to pray for his successor.
Pope Leo XIV is expected to name a new bishop in coming months, and Persico will serve until then.
💼 Business
Erie’s Ace Hardware offers last-minute holiday shopping with its Ready in 15 service for online orders picked up in 15 minutes.
Customers can use flexible Affirm payments & enjoy Ace Rewards perks such as a free $10 e-gift card with every $50 Ace gift card purchase through Dec. 24.
📰 Economy
American Airlines will resume nonstop Erie-Chicago flights using 65- to 76-seat regional jets this coming May with arrivals in Erie at 11:15 p.m. on May 21 and departures at 6:40 a.m. on May 22; tickets go on sale Dec.
22.
🏈 Sports
The Erie Times-News has resumed its 25 for '25 series with a new list highlighting Erie County's top male coaches with achievements since 2000 (featuring leaders like Richard Beck and Doug Chuzie).
The project, which began in late July, will conclude by the holidays.
🎉 Erie Events
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Erie Otters vs. Flint Firebirds
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