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The Erie Bureau of Fire's fire inspectors are following the theme of Fire Prevention Week, which kicked off nationwide Sunday, by reminding city residents to replace old smoke detectors.

The Trump-Pence campaign signs start to come into view as the city of Erie fades in the background, one after another. They are large and blue, and unmistakable from a distance, proudly displayed on front lawns just beyond the road8217s edge. The lone and much smaller Hillary Clinton sign isn8217t what you think.

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BOOK SALEMonday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. McCord Memorial Library, 32 W. Main St., North East books, puzzles, books on CD, DVDs and mixed media sponsored by Friends of McCord Memorial Library.Cost Free admission.Info www.mccordlibrary.org, 725-4057.

Wesleyville Borough is organizing a Neighborhood Watch group.

Because of the Columbus Day holiday, some offices will be closed Monday.

Perry Wood, the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority's executive director, plans to meet with several state legislators this week in Harrisburg to push for a new state gaming law he hopes will maintain previous county gaming revenue allocations.

Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott has roughly 14 months left in his third and final four-year term.

Some extensive maintenance work awaits the U.S. Brig Niagara following a successful summer season of sail-training voyages and appearances at seven of nine Great Lakes tall ships festivals.