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🌱 Why Erie police seized two cars after East 19th Street gunfire
And on the Erie Patch calendar - Karaoke Night in Downtown Erie | Flagship City Food Hall — Flagship City District
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Erie police seized two cars after East 19th Street gunfire
- Are you sure your e-bike is legal on Erie's streets?
- Which Erie KFC just reopened after health violations?
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, CHERYL J.!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Erie police impound vehicles, seek suspects in shots-fired incident (goerie.com) — Erie police are investigating an Aug. 18 shots-fired incident on East 19th Street, where one vehicle appeared to chase and fire at another but caused no reported injuries or damage. Detectives have impounded two vehicles from different eastside locations and plan to serve search warrants as they continue searching for suspects. 
2. E-Bike Safety Concerns Grow Following Recent Accidents (erienewsnow.com) — Erie police are warning riders that many local e-bikes are too fast or powerful to be legal and may actually count as motorcycles, requiring registration, insurance, and a motorcycle license. Officers say they're seeing more crashes in Erie and nearby communities, and they're reminding residents to follow bicycle laws, understand speed and weight limits, and avoid illegal electric skateboards and scooters on city streets and sidewalks.
3. Erie County Dept. of Health officials allow one KFC location to reopen (goerie.com) — One of the two Erie-area KFCs recently shut down by the Erie County Department of Health, the 4410 Buffalo Road location, has been cleared to reopen after corrective work. Inspectors are revisiting the 1116 Parade Street restaurant, while three of four local KFCs have faced temporary closures since late July, raising ongoing food-safety concerns for Erie customers.
4. Erie SeaWolves Honor Jack Schumacher (erienewsnow.com) — An Erie resident living with early-onset Alzheimer's has been honored as an Erie Hometown Hero during a SeaWolves game, recognizing his June campaign to raise awareness of the disease. Jack Schumacher and his daughter Rylee completed a 100-mile run-and-bike challenge, inspiring many across the Erie area with his daily determination and positive outlook.
5. Erie's Katie Scott Named to U.S. U-20 World Cup Team (erienewsnow.com) — Erie native and Fairview High School graduate Katie Scott has been named to the U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team for the 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland. The Kansas City Current defender will represent Erie on the international stage again after earlier youth national team successes, as Team USA opens play against Italy on September 6.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Erie
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★ Featured events ★
- Karaoke Night in Downtown Erie | Flagship City Food Hall — Flagship City District →
Flagship City Food Hall, 22 N Park Row, Erie
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
- Jr. & Sr. High Schools Open House
Harbor Creek SD Erie, PA 16511
6:00 pm - Legislative Meeting
Harbor Creek SD Jr./Sr. High Library
6:00 pm - Teacher In Service (No Students)
Harbor Creek SD Erie, PA 16511 - First Student Day
Harbor Creek SD Erie, PA 16511 - Knit and Crochet Club
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
10:00 am
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
🗓 Events Nearby
- Elementary Schools Open House
Harbor Creek SD Clark, Klein, and Rolling Ridge
5:30 pm - Legislative Meeting
Harbor Creek SD Jr./Sr. High Library
6:00 pm - Jr. & Sr. High Schools Open House
Harbor Creek SD Erie, PA 16511
6:00 pm - Key West Express Lite →
Lawrence Park Golf Club, 3700 E Lake Rd, Erie
5:00 pm - Downtown Erie Food Tour →
Like My Thai, 827 State St, Erie
11:00 am - Teacher In Service (No Students)
Harbor Creek SD Erie, PA 16511
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Gary's Flower Shop has been part of this community for 57 years, and getting to help run their Facebook page has been such a joy.
Gary is 78 and still puts so much heart into every arrangement — he's touched multiple generations of families here, from weddings to funerals to… (Nextdoor Grandview Blvd.) - My Beautiful girl after a bath.
Luna feels a lot better. The humidity has her going nuts (Nextdoor Franklin Terrace)
- UTILITY WORK on US-322 BOTH DIRECTIONS At SIXTH AV. All Lanes Disrupted.... (X: 511PAErie)
- Crawford County is spending the next three days giving back with the return of Crawford Gives.... (X: JET24FOX66)
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate - Mill Creek Mall in Erie. Apply here.
- Regal Rexnord posted a job opening for CNC Machinist 2nd & 3rd Shift- 2 positions in Erie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Erie here.
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