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Programs, aid expand as Erie County's drug deaths decrease
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (105+ words) An Erie County task force is advancing efforts to combat drug overdoses and deaths as death figures drop nearly 40% in 2025. Programs, aid expand as Erie County's drug deaths decrease The ongoing effort to drive down the number of drug-related deaths…...
Dismissal of cases sought for Erie man accused in radio threats cases
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (95+ words) Dismissal of cases sought for Erie man accused in radio threats cases'Erie Times-News Dismissal of cases sought for Erie man accused in radio threats cases Authorities investigating a series of bomb threats, threats against individuals and bogus weather emergencies over…...
As it carried out fraud, Hertel & Brown came to 'dominate' Erie market
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (132+ words) Sentencings of physical therapists Aaron W. Hertel, Michael R. Brown show how they used fraudulent funds to advertise, become "most prominent" clinic. As it carried out fraud, Hertel & Brown came to 'dominate' Erie market Sentencings of owners of Hertel & Brown Physical & Aquatic…...
Warren kidnapper and prison escapee sentenced in Chautauqua homicide
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (106+ words) Warren kidnapper and prison escapee sentenced in Chautauqua homicide'Erie Times-News Warren kidnapper and prison escapee sentenced in Chautauqua homicide MAYVILLE, NY " Michael C. Burham's run from the law, authorities say, began when he was wanted in Jamestown, New York, on charges…...
Erie police investigating incidents at state parole office
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (92+ words) Erie's state parole office was targeted with a broken window and a bomb threat amid the murder prosecution of an agent in the Marcello Woodward case ... Erie police investigating incidents at state parole office Erie police said window was broken…...
Erie could limit immigration enforcement to keep welcoming city status
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (550+ words) The city of Erie'in 2020 was named a welcoming city by the national organization Welcoming America for its efforts to embrace immigrants and refugees. In order to keep that designation, Erie City Council could soon pass legislation that prohibits the city…...
Parole agent wants 1st-degree murder charge dismissed in Woodard case
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (121+ words) Parole agent wants 1st-degree murder charge dismissed in Woodard case'Erie Times-News Parole agent wants 1st-degree murder charge dismissed in Woodard case Defense challenges DA Elizabeth Hirz's decision to seek first-degree murder charge against Pa. parole agent Kevin J. Seelinger in fatal…...
Erie man accused in pair of December armed robberies held for court
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (103+ words) An Erie man accused of robbing people in a drive-through lane and outside of Erie Insurance Arena in December held for court in two cases. Erie man accused in pair of December armed robberies held for court A 24-year-old Erie…...
Erie man who admitted to setting April fire at duplex sent to prison
1+ week, 2+ day ago (91+ words) An Erie man who police said confessed to setting fire to an East Seventh Street duplex in April is sentenced to state prison. Erie man who admitted to setting April fire at duplex sent to prison A man accused of…...
Erie County Council votes to remove ICE from prison detention contract
1+ week, 3+ day ago (772+ words) Drawing a line between local justice and federal immigration policy, Erie County Council voted Feb. 26 to end the county prison's role in housing immigration detainees without a judicial warrant. The 4-3 decision calls for modifying the county's federal detention agreement with…...