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Erie, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How will soaring salt prices affect Erie County’s winter roads?
  • How Erie’s $4 million storm plan and Blue Coats affect you
  • How will Erie’s MLK Center grow under its new director?

Also on today's calendar: Julia's Cash Bash and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with high clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Erie County rock salt prices skyrocket this season (yourerie.com) — Erie County is facing a 50% jump in rock salt prices this winter, forcing municipalities like Wesleyville to shift money from road repairs to snow control. Local officials warn that higher salt costs and possible further increases could strain budgets and impact how well streets are maintained through the season.
   

2. Erie City Council Approves $4 Million for Storm Recovery, Expands Blue Coats Program (erienewsnow.com) — Erie City Council has approved $4 million to keep storm cleanup and tree removal moving after September’s severe weather, while awaiting possible state reimbursement. Council also extended the downtown Blue Coats of Erie peacekeeper program through November 6, funding it with redirected police overtime instead of new taxes so residents should continue seeing volunteers in Perry Square daily.
   

3. New Executive Director Settling Into Role at Erie's MLK Center (erienewsnow.com) — A new executive director is settling into leadership at Erie’s Martin Luther King Jr. Center, which runs key childcare and after-school programs for city families. JP Robinson plans to expand services, upgrade technology, and strengthen signature MLK holiday events, while inviting residents to stay engaged through upcoming public affairs programming and community outreach.
   

4. SPONSORED: ZooBOO Brings Halloween Fun to the Erie Zoo October 15-30 (explorevenango.com) — Erie families can plan for ZooBOO at the Erie Zoo, running nightly from October 15–30 with trick-or-treating, train rides, music, and kid-friendly spooky fun. A sensory-friendly opening night will offer a quieter option, and every ticket helps support the zoo’s animal care and operations heading into the winter closure.
   

5. Erie PA Trunk-or-Treats 2026: 29+ Events & Counting (macaronikid.com) — If you’re planning Halloween with kids in Erie, this roundup highlights more than 29 trunk-or-treat events happening across local churches, schools, and community groups throughout October. The list will keep growing, so residents are encouraged to bookmark it and double-check details with organizers before heading out, especially if weather looks questionable.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I wanna say a big thanks to everyone on here.
    I started a little over two years ago running a little landscaping company since then we have evolved and improved if it wasn’t for you, we wouldn’t… (Nextdoor Franklin Terrace)
  • Remember, fighting fire with fire is like cleaning dirt with dirt.
    Let’s try and find alternative ways to solve our disagreements. (Nextdoor Southeast Hills Mercyhurst)
  • Acosta posted a job opening for Travel Retail Team Merchandiser - Giant Eagle in Erie. Apply here.
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Erie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Erie here.

Ok Erie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Erie

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