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County man indicted on criminal sex act charges

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MAYVILLE — A nine-count indictment against a south county man accused of committing sexual acts against a child was announced Thursday by the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office. Jacob Feldt, 37, was arraigned on the latest charges Wednesday where bail was set at $250,000 cash ...

Borrello Blasts Birds, Bees Amendment

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The New York Farm Bureau made peace with the state’s Birds and the Bees Act after Gov. Kathy Hochul negotiated changes before signing the bill into law late last year. State Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, did not. This week Borrello blasted the bill — and the chapter amendments ...

Lake Shore Flea market set for this weekend

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SHERIDAN — It’s Groundhog Day weekend. We promise you it’s not the same, so come to the Lake Shore Flea Market this weekend at the Sheridan VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20. The hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. The market opens again Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The VFW says “thank ...

Sheriff’s Office warns of scam attempt

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The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office this week said it has received reports of a scam attempt. Specifically, the department said, local residents have reported receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be a sergeant with the Sheriff’s Office. “This person then claims that the ...

Without a shadow, groundhogs forecast early spring

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Dunkirk Dave predicted an early spring Friday morning. Bob Will, Dave’s handler, said the groundhog did not see his shadow. “His accuracy is 90% because he predicts it from the ground as tradition dictates,” Will said. Will said Dave went to his traditional pumpkin pie and chowed down, ...