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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Kyal J. Johnson, 39, of Forestville, was charged July 2 with driving while intoxicated, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, and failing to use a turn signal. According to officials, at about 2:06 a.m., deputies conducted a vehicle and traffic ...

Trip of a lifetime

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The Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight took off to Washington D.C. again earlier in the month of June, carrying veterans from Jamestown, Dunkirk and Youngsville among the ranks of veterans being honored this time around. The most recent Honor Flight took place from June 12 to 14 and included ...

Bill would clarify protections for hotels housing homeless

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Legislation introduced late in the state legislative session could, if passed, provide clarity about tenant rights for the homeless who are being placed in hotels. A.11492/S.10464, sponsored by Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky, D-Tarrytown, and Sen. Shelley Mayer, D-White Plains, would amend ...

American Revolutionary War marker dedication held in Stockton

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STOCKTON — At the Greenwood Cemetery in Stockton, a dedication ceremony was held for the installation of a Revolutionary War Patriot Marker. The American Revolutionary War was from April 19, 1775 until September 3, 1783. During this time, there were 165 principal engagements as the soldiers ...

Laurel Run newspaper sale set

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John D’Agostino, OBSERVER editor, left, poses with Laurel Memorial Run/Walk co-founders Wayne and Elaine Hotelling; members of the Kron family, which owns and operates the Tim Hortons franchises in Northern Chautauqua County; and employees of the Tim Hortons location on Lake Shore Drive to ...