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County, Fredonia Central School settle tax dispute

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A settlement has been reached between Chautauqua County and the Fredonia Central School District regarding a tax error. During the January county legislature meeting, lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution requiring the school to pay the county $36,318 for chargeback of tax ...

Town of Dunkirk residents revisit rental property debate

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In early July, the Town of Dunkirk passed a local law to restrict short-term rental properties from operating in the residential districts of the Town. Upon its approval, Town Board member Jean Crane turned to the audience of residents in attendance and joked, “I just want to know what ...

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JAMESTOWN WOMAN CHARGED IN ASSAULT WITH KNIFE A Jamestown woman is facing numerous charges after an assault at a southside residence late Saturday. Brandi R. Haight, 33, is facing charges of first-degree assault, two counts of first-degree burglary, third-degree criminal possession of ...

Jamestown woman dies in officer-involved shooting

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OBSERVER Staff Report HAMBURG — A 36-year-old Jamestown woman died in an officer-involved shooting that took place in Hamburg on Friday. On Saturday afternoon, the Town of Hamburg Police Department named the deceased female as Lisa Haight. Police say Haight was responsible for a burglary ...

Lawmaker proposes stricter domestic violence law

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Assemblywoman Jen Lunsford wants New York state to be tougher on those who commit domestic violence crimes. Lunsford, D-East Rochester, recently introduced legislation (A.8901) to create a separate category of domestic violence crimes that will be eligible for immediate arrest, cash bail ...