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Bemus Point working with authorities on theft case

BEMUS POINT — Following the arrest of a Rochester man at the beginning of the month regarding the alleged theft of funds from three school districts, including Bemus Point Central School, the district is continuing to work with authorities on the next steps. New York State Police arrested ...

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Lakewood-Busti Golden Agers To Meet Today LAKEWOOD - The Lakewood-Busti Golden Agers will meet at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 15, at Lakewood American Legion Post 1286. The guest speaker is Brittany Paterniti who will be speaking about preventing falls and how to get up. Donations of yarn to create hats, mittens, and scarves to be distributed to schools in the area and other agencies near the holidays are being accepted. Any individuals age 55 or older are welcome to attend a meeting. Annual dues are $10. JLDC Meeting Scheduled For Wednesday Canceled The Jamestown Local Development ...

Aspire, WCA Home make transfer official

FREDONIA - Aspire of WNY and the WCA Home Board of Directors have announced the official finalization of the WCA Home transfer. On Aug. 20, the historic property was officially closed and transferred to Aspire of WNY as a gift. The WCA Home, which closed its doors early in 2023, will now ...

Harsher punishments for negligent homicide of a child proposed

Two Upstate Republicans are calling for an increase in maximum prison time for those found guilty of criminally negligent homicide of a child to 20 years to life. Sen. Jim Tedisco, R-Ballston Lake and Assemblyman Matt Simpson, R-Adirondack, are sponsoring “Joycelynn’s Law” in the state ...