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Man charged in theft from 3 districts, including Bemus Point

A Rochester man is facing charges after allegedly stealing funds from three school districts, including Bemus Point. On Wednesday, New York State Police arrested Zacchary E. Weber, 49, following an investigation into the alleged theft of more than $810,000. The investigation began in ...

DFT distances from Flock cameras; DA defends use

The swell of local rhetoric about Flock Safety cameras continues, with a company distancing itself and the Chautauqua County District Attorney proposing a countywide monitoring group to make sure the system isn’t being abused. DFT Communications distanced itself from Flock cameras in a ...

Arbitrator rules in favor of city firefighters

An arbitrator has ruled in favor of the city’s firefighters over out-of-classification work assignments rather than full-time promotions into management positions. Arbitrator Mark Pearce ruled in late July that the city's contract with the union representing Jamestown's firefighters ...

Despite Sandusky motion, Tuesday court hearing will proceed

Jerry Sandusky has withdrawn the portion of his pending post-conviction petition based on the recantation of a man identified at his 2012 trial as Victim 10. While Sandusky has withdrawn his portion of the petition, a notice received Friday by the Pennsylvania court system states the hearing ...

Dunkirk police issue warrant, seek information on murder suspect

DUNKIRK --- Dunkirk Police Department announced Friday night an arrest warrant has been issued for 24-year-old Tywon W. Wright of Dunkirk, charging him with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Wright is wanted on the charges in connection with a ...