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Gies ‘plunge’ event sparks controversy

A New York Post article published Monday revealed a Congressional candidate’s brother-in-law with a troubled past was part of a campaign plunge that took place after Christmas. The Post reported Aaron Gies, who’s running as a Democrat against incumbent Nick Langworthy for District 23, was ...

Construction to delay start of school in Sherman

SHERMAN — Due to the amount of summer construction associated with the Sherman Central School’s capital project, the district has decided to adjust the student start date to Sept. 8. Carrie Yohe, district superintendent, said teachers will return to school on Sept. 1. Yohe also said ...

Falconer man has bail revoked in false firearm statement case

Bail has been revoked and forfeited by a Falconer, N.Y., man who has pleaded guilty to making a false written statement in the purchase, delivery or transfer of a firearm. Brent Frary had withdrawn a guilty plea he had made in October prior to sentencing in November by Judge Gregory Hammond ...

Boys, Girls Club honors retiring board members

The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club board recently celebrated the service of two retiring board members by naming them lifelong honorary board members. Charles DeAngelo grew up at the club and has been a dedicated supporter of the club for many years. He served as a board ...

Healing Help

A Lakewood couple has donated $100,000 through the WCA Foundation to establish a workforce scholarship fund benefiting UPMC Chautauqua employees. Of the total gift, $50,000 will be invested into an endowment to provide a permanent source of scholarship support for future generations of ...

4-H meat animal sale takes place July 24

Two hundred and thirty-six children raised animals through Chautauqua County 4-H this past year. Some of their animals will be up for sale at the 62nd 4-H Meat Animal Sale on Friday, July 24, at noon at the Warren K. Brown Show Arena at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk. The sale ...