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Kennedy man charged with rape

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A Kennedy man has been charged on multiple rape charges following a secret indictment. According to Mike Pisko, an investigator with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office, Major Sterns was indicted on three counts of first-degree rape and three counts of third-degree rape following a court appearance Aug. 25. Stearns had a different felony court appearance on a gun charge and was indicted on the rape charges during that court appearance. Bail was set at $150,000 cash/$250,000 property/$500,000 partially secured at 10% and was released after he posted the bail ...

Only drastic measures can transform struggling cities

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Maybe it is time for Dunkirk’s elected leaders to revisit a survey taken last winter regarding a financial future for the cash-strapped municipality. That poll, commissioned by state Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, found that of 178 city residents questioned, 68% ...

Community Notebook

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Chautauqua County Legislators Marcus Buchanan and Bob Bankoski have announced they are willing to help city residents facing hardships for brush pickup in Dunkirk. Those who need assistance should email robert.bankoski@chq.gov Volunteers sought for Point work Revitalize Dunkirk will be putting mulch on Discovery Way at the Point on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed. Apple Butter Festival set for Oct. 10 WESTFIELD — The West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 East Route 20, will be hosting its 12th Annual Apple Butter Festival. On Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to ...

‘Tony’ showing at Fredonia Opera House

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The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the biopic “Tony” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa) ...

New section of Park Ave. complete in city

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Dunkirk’s first new road in a dozen years opened last week. Park Avenue now extends between Marsden and Newton streets. The extension was placed to make up for the closure of Main Street nearby. Wells Enterprises asked for the closure to accommodate its expansion project. The company ...

Audience hears history of county fair

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The History of the Chautauqua County Fair was presented to a large audience at the Fredonia Opera House by David Wilson. Wilson has been associated with the fair for 40 years and served as president of the fair also. The first Chautauqua County Fair was more than 200 years ago in December ...