Friends of the Erie County Library are this week's winner of Loving Giving Local
The Friends of the Erie County Library are this week's winner of $250, part of Loving Giving Local.
Tune into JET 24 Action News at 5 p.m. to watch the Friends of the Erie County Library accept their check.
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