🌱 How two new assistant superintendents could reshape Erie’s public schools
Erie, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Erie! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How two new assistant superintendents could reshape Erie’s public schools
- How Erie-area crews responded when a Lake Erie fishing trip capsized.
- Why a national rail convention is heading to Erie’s Wabtec plant.
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Near-record heat, temps: high: 93, low: 77.
- Friday: A t-storm; very warm, humid, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 1 retiring assistant schools superintendent leads to 2 new jobs in Erie (goerie.com) — Erie School District is splitting one assistant superintendent role into two positions as longtime administrator Teresa Szumigala retires, and has hired Felicia Everson-Tuggle to lead teaching, learning and leadership starting in July. A second assistant superintendent for student services is still open, with a six-figure salary range, and residents can expect fresh leadership influences tied to Superintendent Natalyn Gibbs’ Tennessee connections. 
2. Man dies in boating accident off Erie Bluffs State Park (goerie.com) — A fishing trip off Erie Bluffs State Park turned tragic Tuesday morning when a Butler County man died after his boat capsized on Lake Erie, despite extensive rescue efforts by local crews. Erie County 911, the Coast Guard, Lake City firefighters, and City of Erie divers all responded, rescuing four others and rushing the victim to UPMC Hamot, where he was pronounced dead.
3. NRHS Sets Cleveland Convention Events (wordpress.com) — Railfans will see Erie on the national stage this September when National Railway Historical Society convention attendees bus in for a behind-the-scenes tour of Wabtec’s locomotive assembly plant in Lawrence Park. The Cleveland-based convention schedule includes multiple excursions, but Friday’s Erie visit will spotlight the city’s rail manufacturing heritage and bring out-of-town visitors to the region for tours and lunch.
4. Erie Otters Select Two Forwards in CHL Import Draft (erienewsnow.com) — Erie Otters fans will see two new international forwards joining the roster after the team drafted Austrian scorer Paul Schuster and Finnish winger Luka Arkko in the CHL Import Draft. Both bring strong junior and international experience, and team officials say Arkko’s size and tenacity should fit seamlessly alongside Erie’s existing forward group.
5. Minority Community Investment Coalition receives grant for expansion, ‘Grow Erie' (yourerie.com) — A $225,000 grant from the Erie County Executive is giving the Grow Erie urban agriculture initiative and Minority Community Investment Coalition new resources to expand. Co-founder Gary Horton says the project already employs mostly neighborhood residents and will use the funds for marketing, bills, and reaching more communities while continuing to build jobs and training opportunities.
📸 Around Erie
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Summer Fest →
Erie Land Lighthouse, 2 Lighthouse St, Erie
10:00 am
Saturday July 11
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Other local events
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ECPL Traveling Gardeners
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
12:00 pm -
Knit and Crochet Club
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
10:00 am -
Pennwriters Group
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
1:00 pm -
Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
Thursday July 2
Wednesday July 8
Saturday July 11
Saturday July 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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ECPL Traveling Gardeners
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
12:00 pm -
Howard Mincone - Sensational Juggler/Physical Comedian →
Erie KOA Holiday, 6645 W Rd, McKean
7:00 pm -
Knit and Crochet Club
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
10:00 am -
Pennwriters Group
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
1:00 pm -
Magician Richard Benninghoff →
Erie KOA Holiday, 6645 W Rd, McKean
7:00 pm -
Presque Isle Piping Plover Fest →
Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie
5:30 pm -
Pennsylvania Piping Plover Fest →
Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie
5:30 pm
Thursday July 2
Friday July 3
Wednesday July 8
Saturday July 11
Saturday July 18
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💬 Chatter
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- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Bear was LOST on June 29, 2026 in Erie, PA 16503 near Payne and east 10th st Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Erie) - If it’s too hot in your home and you need a safe, cool place to go, call 211.
They can help you find a cooling center nearby. (Nextdoor 8th street 1000 block)
- There is still time to complete the Envision Erie resident survey, and share your perspectives on county services, priorities and future investments... (X: ErieCountyNY)
- A 45-year-old Millcreek man is arrested in child rape case after an 11-year-old girl's note starts the police investigation.... (X: GoErie)
- Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Erie. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Erie, Pennsylvania in Erie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Erie here.
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