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Erie County home listings asked for less money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Erie County listed for $262,400 in June, down 13.2% from the previous month's $302,400, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 14.3% from $229,500. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Update: Severe thunderstorm warning previously issued will expire at 11:30 a.m.
The warning was for Erie County. "The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire," according to the National Weather Service. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million...
In firefighter's death, some charges against driver dropped. What to know
Citing issues with a blood draw, the Erie County District Attorney's Office is withdrawing DUI-related charges against the motorist charged with causing the accident that killed volunteer firefighter Shawn Giles as he was directing traffic at a crash scene in North East Township in August. The motorist still faces a number of other...
PSP warns of scammers impersonating law enforcement, asking for money
(WJET/WFXP) – State police warn of scammers after an Erie County woman sent money to unknown individuals who claimed to be law enforcement. On Wednesday, June 12, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Erie responded to a reported theft around 6:12 p.m. According to police, a 57-year-old Summit Township woman sent $250 to scammers who she believed […]
Democratic candidates criticize school choice amid budget stalemate
(The Center Square) — To fix education funding, Democrats want to see the state government take on a bigger proportion of school funding. “The state budget is now almost a week late. We expect some critical decisions will be made over this weekend that we hope complete the budget,” said Marc Stier, executive director of the Pennsylvania Policy Center, during an online press conference with two Democratic state senate candidates. “The most critical decision will be about how we fund our schools.” ...
Marriage licenses, recent births and more: The latest Erie County vital statistics
Marriage licenses issued between June 24-28 in Erie County. Al-Dhabyani, Ahmed Mohsen Hussein, 50, 203 Zoerb Ave., Cheektowaga, NY; Al Waqedi, Amal Mohamed Nasser, 52, 203 Zoerb Ave., Cheekto, WA. Baughman, Bryce Bergstrom, 22, 1698 W Grandview Blvd; Young, Mackenzie Paige, 23, 1698 W. Grandview Blvd. Bemis, Wyatt Logan, 23,...
Woman finds unknown man in Pennsylvania motel bed, multiple items stolen
(WJET/WFXP) – Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a woman awoke to a man in her bed and several items stolen from her and another at an Erie County motel on Monday. This reportedly happened between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. on July 1 at an undisclosed motel on Perry Highway in Summit Township. One of […]
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