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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CARROLL - Jordan M. Beardsley, 26, of Jamestown was charged with first-degree criminal contempt and second-degree aggravated harassment at 2:12 p.m. Oct. 11 after deputies responded to an address in Carroll for an alleged valid stay away order of protection violation. It was alleged that Beardsley was making contact with the victim several times and allegedly made various threats. An arrest warrant was issued and Beardsley was taken into custody later and taken to the Chautauqua County Jail until he could be arraigned. He will be in Carroll Town ...

Motorcyclist charged after wild ride through city

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A motorcyclist is facing charges after a reckless driving incident that led to his crashing the vehicle late Wednesday. Dunkirk police report at 11:53 p.m., it was advised by Fredonia Police Department of a motorcycle entering the city northbound on Central Avenue at a high rate of speed. A ...

Poissant seeks re-election to village trustee

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SILVER CREEK — Mary Poissant is seeking re-election as Silver Creek village trustee. A resident of Silver Creek for 11 years, she has deep roots in the community and is dedicated to its future. Professionally, Poissant works as a partner, where she manages the business budgets, several employees, production and client relations. Over the years, she has also served the village through working on the Village of Silver Creek planning board, the Kiwanis of Silver Creek organization assisting with multiple events from the Kids Day in the Park, Trunk or Treat in the Village Square, Easter ...

Exhibit recalls early days of Fredonia college

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The Darwin Barker Museum in Fredonia is celebrating SUNY Fredonia’s 200th anniversary with a reminder that the university has seen gigantic changes since its 19th century inception. The museum’s Max Walters gave the OBSERVER a tour that started back in 1822, four years before the school ...

Flea market returns this weekend

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SHERIDAN — The Lakeshore Flea Market returns with the markets taking place on the first full Friday and Saturday of the month at the VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20. There are two exceptions. Due to a scheduling conflict, the October market will take place this Friday and Saturday, the third weekend. The hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The January market will also be on the third weekend as New Year’s Day falls on the first Friday and the VFW is closed for the holiday. The remainder of the year, the flea market will run the full first Friday night and ...

Bicentennial book brings student research to the page

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A new book built from student research in the State University of New York at Fredonia’s archives will be available during the university’s Bicentennial Homecoming weekend, Friday to Sunday. “A Cabinet of Curiosities: 200 Years of Higher Education in Fredonia, New York” explores the ...