Erie County
Coverage of Erie County in the Nexus archive.
- Republican lawmaker DJ Swearingen drops out of Ohio House race
Northeast Ohio lawmaker DJ Swearingen has withdrawn from his Ohio House race for the fall to pursue a potential new opportunity with the federal government. Swearingen announced that he will not seek reelection as state representative for Ohio House District 89 in the November 2026 election. He emphasized that local party officials must replace him on the ballot so voters can choose a Republican nominee.
- Manhattan Project eyed as potential source of high radiation in Western NY
Residents in Niagara and Erie counties are concerned about high levels of radioactive contamination found in properties, with the Manhattan Project being considered a potential source of the radiation.
- New York state gets one step closer to a data center moratorium
New York's legislature passed a one-year moratorium on data center permits, requiring public hearings and an environmental impact report for facilities using over 20 megawatts of energy. Governor Kathy Hochul has not yet decided on the bill but has expressed support for local control over such projects. The bill faces opposition from industry groups and business leaders who argue it could harm economic development.