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Two Lakeview officers cut by inmate in attack at cell

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BROCTON -- A 34-year-old inmate, who barricaded himself inside his cell, attacked and cut two officers with a sharped piece of plastic at Lakeview Correctional Facility last week. The incident took place during the evening meal delivery for inmates locked inside their cells, according to a ...

Ring of honor: Dunkirk youth boxer wins national title

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In approximately one year’s time, Anais Rodriguez went from a boxing newcomer to a national champion. Not bad for a 10-year-old girl from Dunkirk. Anais Rodriguez captured the Silver Gloves National Championship for the 101-pound, 9-10 year old female weight class ...

County to name industrial parks after those who die in combat

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Chautauqua County wants to honor some local residents who have died while serving in the military. During the county legislature meeting, lawmakers voted in favor of a resolution to establish a policy of naming economic development areas for fallen members of the Armed Forces, with a primary ...

Hanover welcomes new Planning Board member

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HANOVER — Town Supervisor Lou Pelletter recently joked that he wants to see younger faces serving the Town in prominent roles. He appears to have gotten his wish. At its latest meeting, the Hanover Town Board welcomed the Town’s newest member of the Planning Board, as Kaitlin Gage was ...

Fredonia discusses eclipse, Wheelock poll site

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What Board of Education member Aaron Marshall deemed a “once in a lifetime opportunity” has the District reevaluating its school calendar for the current year. The Fredonia Central School District has discussed the possibility of canceling school on April 8 for District employees because ...

Mayor Michael Ferguson chimes in on village events

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By M.J. STAFFORD mstafford@observertoday.com Mayor Michael Ferguson continued voicing concerns about Fred Fest, and village events in general, during a Fredonia Board of Trustees workshop. “I’ve been addressing both chiefs' concerns with regards to upcoming events,” he said, ...