Good morning, Erie.

Wegmans in Erie helped raise over $83,000 today for Second Harvest Food Bank as part of its national checkout charity program — a method used for 30 years — though a local online poll showed 59% felt pressured when asked to donate.

Erie local channels air three New Year's Eve specials on Dec.

31. WJET-TV will air Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve at 8 p.m., WSEE-TV will show New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash at 8 p.m. + WICU-TV debuts A Toast to 2025 at 10:30 p.m.

Michael DeSanctis of Erie explains that the extended Christmas season, which began in late summer with festive displays, offers a reminder of love’s redeeming power amid recent gloom.

His commentary in Emmanuel Magazine highlights a deeper message behind the holiday season.

The DCNR invites local visitors to Presque Isle, Erie Bluffs and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to take a 10-minute digital survey for a 25-year master plan update as responses are due by Jan.

9 (additional public meetings are set for late winter 2026).

Voting is now open to choose the District 10 high school boys and girls wrestlers of the week based on performances from Dec.

14-20. Cast your vote by Wed, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m.

McDowell’s spirit squad earned a state berth by scoring 78.80 at Paul Goll Gymnasium on Dec.

20+ coach Pribonic said the 2.5-minute routine marked the best win of her career and a fresh start for the revamped team.