Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A detailed list shows many Erie-area retailers will operate with select hours on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) to help last-minute shoppers locate gift options. The guide highlights key hours for locations like Millcreek Mall, Walmart, and Target among others. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Over the weekend, the state lottery announced that six winning Treasure Hunt tickets were sold across counties, including one from Country Fair — 8080 Peach St. in Summit Township; winners will split a $180,000 jackpot and players are urged to check their tickets for other prizes. The Erie Times-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 22, a Pennsylvania Lottery online game called Elf gave an Erie County player a win of $152,637. The game offers bets from $0.50 to $50 and lets players multiply prizes up to 20 times. The Erie Times-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers are turning Modern Tool Square — a former manufacturing facility — into loft and townhome-style apartments with 2 and 3 bedrooms that offer fresh living options for Erie residents. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ New data from Zumper shows that Erie apartment rents dropped 10% from last November's median as listings now average $1,000 — a nearly 5% drop from last month's pricing. The trend covers studios to four-bedroom units and keeps Erie rents well below state and national averages. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iroquois High School senior Hunter Chew reached 100 wins Dec. 20 while wrestling for Harbor Creek, becoming the first Erie County athlete to hit the milestone this season (he credited the cooperative program with boosting his career). The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The Erie Times-News 25 for '25 series returns — featuring Erie County’s best male teams from various sports since 2000. The project began in late July and will be presented through the holidays. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Union City sophomore Josh Mitcham featured a hammerlock today in District 10 high school wrestling Technique of the Week, showcasing his 139-pound skill and the series that spotlights Erie County wrestlers. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The Erie Times-News is resuming its 25 for '25 series today by honoring top female coaches in local athletics with a list spanning decades of achievements in sports like swimming, track, and basketball (details will be revealed before the holidays). The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie Times-News is featuring its 25 for '25 list that honors top women coaches in Erie County since 2000+ the series spotlights local sports leaders for their lasting contributions. The Erie Times-News
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Literary Landscapes Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — $40 — Transform a hollowed-out book into a whimsical succulent garden in a creative and eco-friendly workshop.
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