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Festivities set to honor nation’s 250th birthday

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Chautauqua County is getting ready to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4. There are several activities slated in different municipalities throughout the county. Here is a list: JAMESTOWN July 3 - The Jamestown Tarp Skunks baseball team plays the Olean Oilers at 7 p.m. ...

Heat wave making impact on state grid

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Scorching temperatures and high humidity are taking a toll on the state's grid. With extreme heat affecting New York and temperatures expected to remain high through the week, consumer demand on the electric system is rising as homes and businesses rely more heavily on air conditioning. High ...

Water session ‘not a debate or forum’

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More information about Fredonia's July 9 water project presentation came out over the weekend in a very modern way: An email thread. News media, Fredonia officials, and members of Save Our Reservoir – the group that opposes Village Hall plans to ditch the reservoir and buy water elsewhere ...

Silver Creek celebrates ‘coaches’ at graduation

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SILVER CREEK — Silver Creek Central School District celebrated its 74th annual commencement by encouraging the 64 graduating seniors to put in the hard work and seize the day. On Friday, the Class of 2026 proceeded to the stage to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” and the program ...

Judges to be required to visit jails

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Judges serving in criminal and family courts will be required to visit a prison, jail or other detention starting in January 2028. The rule was announced recently by the state Unified Court System under rules being implemented by Judge Rowan Masters, the state’s chief judge. The rule would ...

Three-day Fourth of July fest begins Thursday in city

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A three-day Fourth of July Celebration with live music, food and refreshment vendors and annual fireworks display kicks off on the Dunkirk waterfront from Thursday to Saturday. On Thursday, music will be provided by Hintz of Thunder (6 p.m.) followed by Sean Patrick McGraw (7:15) in ...