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Drought conditions worsen across state

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Chautauqua County remains under a drought watch while a warning has been issued for neighboring Cattaraugus County. Gov. Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Wednesday announced a drought warning was issued in 12 counties in the Adirondack and ...

Milestone anniversaries celebrated for Catholic Parishes

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A celebration of two milestone anniversaries took place at The Lord’s Vineyard Family of Catholic Parishes, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Dunkirk, on Sunday, Sept. 14. The founding of the first Catholic parish in Northern Chautauqua County, St. Mary Assumption Parish, occurred 175 ...

Dunkirk duo facing U.S. fraud charges

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Two Dunkirk men are being charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and theft of government funds. On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury returned the indictment on Lamont Brown, 37, and Jesus Ramos, 41. The charges carry a maximum penalty ...

Man tied to Vermont murder nabbed on Thruway

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A Michigan resident, who is wanted in a Vermont murder case, was nabbed on a speeding charge early Wednesday in the town of Portland. New York State Police report Terrence L. Biggs, 25 of Warren, Mich., was additionally charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance ...

Vehicle crashes on Felton Road

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A jeep traveling experienced brake failure, leading the driver and passengers to exit the moving vehicle around 10 a.m. The unoccupied vehicle then continued through a ditch, crossed Felton Road in the town of Westfield and came to a stop near a grape field. Personal injuries were reported. ...

Southwestern Relieving Confusion Over Incorrect Tax Bills

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Southwestern Central School Board is in the midst of correcting a mistake with their tax bills. Incorrect bills were sent out despite being marked for spoilage. While not being at the fault of Southwestern, the school took on public responsibility and has spent time in recent weeks reaching ...