Is the Economy Good or Bad It Depends Who You Ask
The piece weighs inflation wages and housing, using BLS data to argue mixed signals. Inflation averaged 8.52 last year with a July 2023 rate of 3.18, while wages rose 12.8 since 2021 and housing in Erie County jumped from 147000 179000 to 255000 with 7.48 mortgage rates. Economists expect wages to catch up with inflation by 2024, but housing remains difficult for buyers.
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Fall Fest season kicks off in Lancaster Depew
Lancaster hosts Fall Fest on Sept 23 with vendors and activities at 10 Aurora St behind Save A Lot. Erie County hosts its festival Sept 30 at Como Lake Park with music food and hayride. Depew holds Oct 14 event at Fireman's Park pavilion with vendors and music. public meeting dates for local boards listed for Sept 25 and Oct 2.
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Aurora St
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Como Lake Park
Fireman’s Park
Manitou St
Central Ave
Thieves Target Homes in Early Morning Invasions
In the village eight homes were entered during the early hours, with two more attempts foiled. A gold watch, change, and pocketbooks of small value were reported missing. The Odd Fellows Home on Lake Avenue also was looted last Saturday. Most incidents occurred between three and four AM. A stolen car belonging to George Deck of Buffalo was recovered by Lancaster Town Police on Pavement Road. the owner claimed the vehicle.
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