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Second measles case reported in Erie County

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The Chautauqua County Health Department is advising residents that the Erie County Department of Health has announced a second confirmed measles case in Erie County. As a neighboring county, Chautauqua County residents may have traveled to locations associated with potential measles exposures. ...

Community Notebook

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First Amendment concert set for Sunday On Sunday, Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment, an uplifting evening of song, solidarity, and action, will be streamed across the country, featuring an all-star lineup of performers. A Watch Party will be at the Unitarian Universalist ...

Wdowiasz announces city meeting Friday

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Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz has announced her own city government meeting Friday. The OBSERVER received notice Wednesday afternoon of a “Mayor Wdowiasz Department Head Meeting” set for 1 p.m. Friday in the Stearns Building Conference Room. The notice was emailed to 17 recipients — ...

Rape charges filed in city on man

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A report was filed with the Dunkirk Police Department regarding an alleged inappropriate sexual relationship between a juvenile subject and an adult male. Through an investigation conducted by the Dunkirk Police Department and a forensic interview through the Child Advocacy Program it was ...

‘Michael’ coming to Fredonia Opera House

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The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. Starring Michael Jackson’s ...

Legislature passes AI reporting requirement

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Businesses with more than 50 employees may have to file annual reports with the state on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and business practices. Both houses of the state Legislature approved legislation (S.8706/A.9581) during the end-of-session rush of votes last week. ...