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Son sues over 2024 death of father

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A man is suing over the 2024 death of his father at the Chautauqua County garbage transfer station on Webster Road. William Bartoo was accidentally struck July 11, 2024, while depositing garbage into the pit at the county facility. He was hit by a vehicle driven by his wife, Sharon Bartoo. He died from his injuries July 30. William Bartoo’s son, Wesley Bartoo, subsequently sued the county. Chautauqua County also sued Sharon Bartoo over the incident. Now yet another lawsuit has come out of the tragedy, this time from Wesley Bartoo against Sharon Bartoo. “Upon information and ...

Audubon sets free admission day

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Enjoy free admission to the Audubon Community Nature Center building 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Explore three floors of interactive indoor exhibits, see live animals (birds, turtles, salamanders, and ...

Langworthy announces America 250 Community Heroes Award

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U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy is announcing the launch of the NY-23 America 250 Community Heroes Award, a district-wide initiative recognizing individuals across Western New York and the Southern Tier whose service, sacrifice, leadership, and dedication reflect the enduring values that have shaped our nation for 250 years. As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Langworthy is calling on residents throughout New York’s 23rd Congressional District to nominate local heroes who have made a meaningful impact in their communities. "Our nation's story is written by ordinary ...

Area library events planned for week

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Weekly events at local libraries have been scheduled. Check each library’s website for details. — Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. — Tuesday: Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy Crafters at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.; Mahjong Club at Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 1 p.m., Imaginarium elementary students at Ahira Hall Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.; After school - all ages Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day ...

Course changes spark debate in Fredonia

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Changes are coming to the Fredonia Elementary School course schedule. Most notably, the district is changing its special course rotation to remove library and computer classes from the schedule. Instead of library and computers being offered as special courses, the district is shifting to a ...

Langworthy promotes anti-fraud bills

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Congressman Nick Langworthy applauded the House of Representatives’ approval of a package of anti-fraud and government accountability legislation. Langworthy opened a Thursday speech about it by saying that too many taxpayers are resigned to their government being too big and that it “has lost all accountability to the taxpayers — who could blame them for being frustrated, when you read headlines. But the Minnesota fraud scandals that uncovered billions in theft of taxpayer dollars sent shockwaves across the country, and lifted the veil on how bad the problem really is.” The ...