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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Erie Police Department's 'Shop with a Cop' event rewarded ten exceptional members of its youth outreach program with $100 for a night of shopping in recognition of their positive community involvement. YourErie.com
- ➤ Conor Amendola, a former Make-A-Wish recipient, organized the 'Share the Power of a Wish' event in Erie, raising over $70,000 to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. YourErie.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Erie police arrested two individuals, 17-year-old Jahmeir Bibbs and 18-year-old Martavion Thompson, on multiple charges including murder after a targeted attack resulted in the death of a 17-year-old and left another critically injured. YourErie.com
- ➤ Quran Lindsey-Cooley, accused of leading a drug and gun trafficking ring in Erie and Crawford counties, waives his preliminary hearing, proceeding to trial on 33 charges. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erie City Council approves a $106 million budget for 2025, implementing smaller refuse and sewer fee increases than initially proposed, without raising property taxes thanks to a $4 million contribution from water lease prepayment funds. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie's 2025 budget, which includes increased property costs but no new taxes and reduced garbage and sewer fees, was unanimously approved by the City Council. YourErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ "Big" John Duran of Fort LeBoeuf became the 36th wrestler in Erie County to achieve 100 career wins. The Erie Times-News
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Family Christmas Program at Garden Heights Baptist Church
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Fired-Up Friday at Splash Lagoon
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