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County man upset over removal of WWII plaques

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Sometime earlier this spring, officials from the American Battle Monuments Commission had two plaques removed from the World War II cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands. It’s a decision that isn’t sitting well with Rolland Kidder, a Stow resident, former state Assembly member, former ...

Chagnon vows to ‘protect taxpayers,’ amid state, federal cuts

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Pierre Chagnon, the chairman of the Chautauqua County Legislature, vows to do what he can to both protect county taxpayers financially and fund essential services that are facing major cuts. Chagnon, R-Ellery, was recently interviewed about his goals for 2026. He was reappointed chairman by ...

Cassadaga’s aim at ‘progress’

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CASSADAGA — Rudy Abersold proudly delivered his mayor’s address at a recent meeting of the Village Board. Abersold spoke to his goals and aspirations now that he has assumed the leading role. “Our village has a great history that many of us share. It also has a tremendous future to be ...

Accidents tie up Thruway

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Several motor vehicle collisions on the New York State Thruway impacted traffic during a winter storm warning on Thursday afternoon. Thruway State Police said accidents occurred on the Thruway near Exit 57A, town of Evans in Erie County. One incident involved two tractor-trailers, another ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — William Soto, 60, was charged Jan. 15 with driving while intoxicated, and multiple traffic citations. According to police, at about 1:40 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Buffalo Street at Blackstone Avenue for a traffic infraction. Upon further ...

Six facing drug charges after Jamestown bust

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A narcotics investigation into drug sales in the City of Jamestown ended Thursday evening with six individuals facing charges. At 8:35 p.m., a search warrant was executed at 8 Price St. lower apartment by members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Jamestown Police Department. The ...