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Outside of Wicked Warrens in Jamestown, about a dozen protesters gathered, shortly before Rep. Nick Langworthy was to speak at the CHQ Chamber’s “State of NY-23” Congressional luncheon. While the protesters held signs regarding cuts to SNAP, the Epstein files, President Trump and the war in Iran, Langworthy spent the majority of his time focusing on the local community, avoiding a lot of hot-button issues. The first half of the luncheon Langworthy spoke directly to the audience focusing on Chautauqua County, specifically manufacturing, tourism, farming and small businesses. “The growth and strength of Chautauqua

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FRIDAY, AUG. 7 National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Stand-Up Showcase Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Showcase includes Ian Lara, Gina Brillon, Peter Revello and other comics TBA. At other times, Festival features stand-up showcases, late night comedy, free block parties, live music, Lucy tribute…

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THIS WEEK'S POLL QUESTION: Do you think it is time to merge the Dunkirk and Fredonia police departments?

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Busy weekend a draw for county

It is Chautauqua County’s time to shine. Besides the regular staples that include Music on the Pier in Dunkirk and area Farmers’ Markets, there’s reason to believe this could be one of the biggest tourism weekends of the year. Other major events taking place include: — The 81st annual rodeo will be through Saturday.…

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Other voices: Democracy doesn't require truth police

It became fashionable a few years ago for people to blame “misinformation” for others holding views they find wrongheaded. Social media platforms, sometimes jawboned by the federal government, invoked this supposed crisis to justify censorship, especially during the pandemic. This insulted the intelligence of the American people, who can make up their own minds…

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Power can be dangerous in wrong hands

The information here comes from books written by legitimate historians along with reputable news media and/or internet sources. The first amendment of our Constitution allows me to express these facts and opinions. Adolf Hitler was born to a relatively poor family in Austria-Hungary. After moving to Germany, he enlisted in the Bavarian Army at…