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Frewsburg man pleads guilty to obscenity charge

Raymond Mason, 54, of Frewsburg, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to possession of obscene visual depictions following a prior conviction, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Franz M. Wright, who is handling the case, stated that in February 2010, Mason was convicted of possession of child pornography and attempted receipt of child pornography, and was sentenced to serve 144 months in prison and a term of supervised release of life. On July 15, 2024, United ...

Ralston, Teachers’ Association earn new deals at Silver Creek

SILVER CREEK — Dr. Katie Ralston is not going anywhere in the near future, as Silver Creek’s Superintendent recently agreed to an extension to her contract to remain with the district. “I really do mean it from my heart that I just feel really honored to be able to lead here every ...

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Tops NY 890 meeting First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313. Dunkirk Farmers’ Market Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted. Tibetan Monks blessing of children, pets In front of Lyceum, East Street, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Love donation suggested. See ...

County won’t help Dawson Metal with bridge issue

Chautauqua County is declining a request by a Jamestown company for a new access road to replace a failing bridge, stating that the county can’t do the work to benefit a private business. David Dawson, president of Dawson Metal at 825 Allen St., said in a letter to the county that the bridge to their business has deteriorated and is a safety hazard. “Its continued degradation threatens access to the site, creating serious risks for employees, visitors, suppliers and emergency response services,” he wrote. Dawson noted that over the years, his company has met with various ...

County to host hazardous waste disposal Saturday in Dunkirk

The Chautauqua County’s Department of Public Facilities Division of Solid Waste is inviting county residents to safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste during a special collection event on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dunkirk Department of Public Works, 19 Lucas Ave., Dunkirk. The free service is open to households only. Commercial businesses are not permitted to participate. Residents can bring a variety of hazardous household materials for safe disposal, including: • Used antifreeze • Fluorescent tube lights • Flammable adhesives and ...

City library receives gift from Carnegie Corp.

The Dunkirk Public Library has received a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corp. of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and honoring the roughly 1,280 Carnegie Libraries still serving their communities across the United States. Scottish immigrant Andrew Carnegie funded the construction of 1,681 free public libraries nationwide between 1886 and 1917. Approximately 750 of them continue to use their original ...