The Perry department was the host agency for an approximately $690,000 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant that helped to net radio equipment for five other local departments, including Beach City, Brewster, Canal Fulton, Nimishillen and North Lawrence.  

Perry is in line to receive about $250,000 worth of equipment via the grant, according to Fire Chief Mark Martin.

Erie City Council Wednesday approved nearly $743,000 in funding for the purchase of a 2019 rescue pumper for engine company number 6.  

The new truck will replace a 1999 model rig.More than half the money is from a grant Erie received through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.