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Warren man’s motion to withdraw guilty plea denied in case involving Jamestown girl

Local News July 30, 2026

A Warren man’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea entered in May in relation to three felony charges related to a missing New York teenager has been denied. Michael J. Bundy III, 25, pleaded guilty in the Court of Common Pleas on May 7 to one count of second-degree statutory sexual assault: 8-11 years older, one count of second-degree felony aggravated indecent assault – forcible compulsion and one count of third-degree felony corruption of minors – defendant age 18 or over. The rest of the remaining 13 charges were not prosecuted. After the plea, according to online court ...

August benefit to raise money for longtime Falconer bus driver

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Local News July 30, 2026

BUSTI - Most area residents have never seen Ralph Sandquist’s bird carvings. They can do so now at the Hazeltine Public Library in Busti. Nearly a decade after his first attempts at a public display, the bird carvings of Ralph Sandquist have found a home at the Hazeltine Public ...

Red Cross declares national blood crisis, seeks donors

Local News July 30, 2026

For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood as the Red Cross is now limiting distributions of these blood products to hospitals. The supply of type O positive blood has now dropped below a one-day supply. Help end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. Book an appointment to give ...

Pomfret gets more county funds for merger study

Local News July 30, 2026

The town of Pomfret is getting additional funds from the county for a study to investigate options for shared services and mergers. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers approved a resolution to award Pomfret $25,000 from the county’s Government Reduction initiative. The money is not part of the county’s budget but rather will be coming from its reserve accounts. In September, County Executive PJ Wendel announced that he wanted $500,000 from the county reserves to create a government efficiency fund that would support local municipalities in ...

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Briefly July 30, 2026

Lawson Center To Host ‘Boat Shop’ Open House Saturday BEMUS POINT - The Lawson Center Museum in Bemus Point will host its first “Boat Shop” open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 In conjunction with Lake Days in Bemus Point, the museum will be open free to the public. Members will be on hand to discuss boats that are presently being restored and answer any questions. The museum includes examples of wooden boats. Bemus Point Historical Society To Host Yard Sale Saturday BEMUS POINT - The Bemus Point Historical Society will hold a fundraising yard sale at ...