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Mother charged over alleged role in fatal East 26th Street house fire

Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz announced that charges have been filed against the mother of the three children who died from a house fire in the City of Erie near the end of March. See the list of charges by clicking here.

Loose dog report leads to local groups helping secure housing for Erie woman

Millcreek Police Department responded to numerous phone calls reporting an unattended dog left in a car. However, the situation was not as reported, involving an unhoused woman and her dog, Roxie, who were living out of their vehicle. For the heartwarming details, click here.

City of Erie re-launches Strengthening Police & Community Partnerships Council

This month, the city announced it’s re-launching its “Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships Council (SPCP)” in an effort to promote open dialogue in the community. Learn more about the renewed initiative right here.

PA Hemp & Cannabis Guild responds as Cannabis regulation bill pushes further

Senator Dan Laughlin’s bill to reform cannabis regulation moved to the next step, leaving several local business owners anxious about the future of the industry. Hear what one local business owner had to say right here.

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