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Auto insurance reforms take effect Wednesday

The Ontario government and auto insurance industry say the reforms will lower premiums. Consumers are skeptical.

21% drop in August auto sales spurs talk of stimulus

Now that the ugly comparison with last August's cash-for-clunkers sales surge is in the rearview mirror, new car sales should improve in coming months.

County Says Aurora Should Own Roads

The Erie County Highway Department is asking the Aurora Town Board to take ownership for all of Grover Road to alleviate maintenance expenses for the county. No action was taken at the Aug. 24 work session, but if the board agrees, it could cut into some of the town’s revenue.

Get under hood before heading out on the road

Check that car battery before hitting the highway this weekend – it’s more likely to lose its charge in hot weather.     AAA East Central officials estimate they will jump-start 600 auto batteries over the Labor Day weekend in Northeast Ohio and rescue roughly 4,200 stranded motorists. An estimated 2,300 vehicles will require a tow. Overall, 34.4 million Americans are expected to travel by car ...

Crash in Darien Leads to Marilla Arrest

State Police on Sat., Aug. 28 charged Jonathan P. Murphy, 23, of East Aurora following a hit and run accident in the Town of Darien. Troopers reported that at about 9 p.m., a 2000 Ford Focus was involved in a minor personal injury hit and run auto accident at Route 77 and Sumner Road in the Town of Darien.