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Erie County unemployment rate drops for third straight month
Erie County continued its slow economic recovery in April, posting a third straight drop in the unemployment rate and seventh in the last eight months.
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Erie area museums offer free admission to military families
The museums are: Erie Art Museum, Erie County Historical Society, North East's Hornby School Museum, the Valley School Living History Museum in Albion, Meadville's Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum and museums operated by historical societies in Edinboro, Fairview, Harborcreek and Lawrence Park.
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3 Erie County 'Most Wanted' fugitives in custody
Three people wanted on warrants by the Erie County Sheriff's Office are back in custody after their recent apprehensions.
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Mother testifies in Erie County OCY civil rights trial
The mother of the man suing three Erie County Office of Children and Youth workers took the stand this morning in U.S. District Court.
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DA to seek death penalty in slaying of woman at Erie's Highpoint Towers
The Erie County District Attorney's Office today said it will seek the death penalty against James L. Duncan, the 32-year-old Erie resident accused of fatally stabbing Nikkia Sawyer in June at Highpoint Towers, where both were tenants.
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'Good News Club' author to speak in Erie County
The author of "The Good News Club: The Christian Right's Stealth Assault on America's Children" will speak Wednesday in Erie County.
Cuneo: Take a bow for new arena
This now $45 million project, thanks to Erie Insurance's recent $3 million contribution, is really a testament to our willingness as a community to think big.
State police at Lawrence Park were looking for a man who assaulted another in the Chuck E. Cheese parking lot in Summit Township.
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George Eisman, M.A., M.S., R.D., will discuss foods that fight cancer and those that should be avoided.
What's in a name: Draketown Road
Draketown Road runs southwest-northeast from Hamilton Road and Route 6N to Old State Road, with a break at Crane Road.
All too often people forget the true meaning of Memorial Day... It's a day dedicated to give thanks to those who sacrificed their lives to fight for the freedom we enjoy today.
Our view: Master plan for Erie needs strong push
The title "Destination Erie" could be a roadblock. That's the name of a three-year project to develop a master plan for the Erie region.
Looking back at Erie's role in Civil War
Stroll through the Heritage Room at Blasco Library and you'll see the remains of a Civil War regimental military flag.
Auditor general blasts ex-Millcreek School District official for gift-card purchases
For five years, current and former administrators at the Millcreek Township School District have fought over a federal lawsuit that involves more than $90,000 in gift cards.
Motorcycle deaths nationwide remain steady while state, county numbers drop
The number of motorcyclists killed in crashes nationwide in 2011 is expected to be roughly the same as in 2010, according to a recent report based on data from the first nine months of both years.
Police investigate Summit Township robbery, assault
State police are investigating a reported robbery and assault this afternoon in the parking lot of Chuck E. Cheese, 7200 Peach St., in Summit Township, an Erie County 911 dispatcher said.
A Mississippi kite was over the Hawk Watch at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center on Thursday, the fourth record sighting for Erie County.
A nearly week-long search came to an end early Friday afternoon when officials recovered the body of a missing kayaker from the Allegheny River.
A Heroin Tragedy Turns to Advocacy in Erie Schools
Mothers Madeline Sheely and Louise Snyder never knew one another, however their sons Matthew White and Ryan Synder were friends and knew the drug heroin far too well.
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