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The Weeks Gallery at SUNY Jamestown Community College will celebrate the 45-year history of 10,000 Maniacs with a special archival exhibition as part of the band’s 45th anniversary arts festival. “Maniacs 45: An Archival Retrospective” will be on display from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. ...

Showing its age

LAKEWOOD — Should the existing police headquarters be renovated, or is it better to build a new facility elsewhere? At Monday's meeting of the Village Board at 20 W. Summit St. one of the main topics of discussion was how to address the issues facing the aging police department ...

Pennsylvania says measles deaths are first in 35 years

The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed two measles-associated deaths. Both individuals were unvaccinated. These mark the first deaths related to measles within the Commonwealth in 35 years. The best protection against measles is getting fully vaccinated. The MMR vaccine, administered over two doses, boosts a person’s immune system and provides 97% lifetime protection. “My deepest sympathies are with the loved ones who are facing this unimaginable loss,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “Because measles was largely eliminated in the ...

Area Police Reports

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — CARROLL — Deputies responded to an address for a reported altercation at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. It was reported that Jordan Beardsley did engage in a physical altercation with a subject that violated an order of protection. Beardsley was charged with second-degree criminal contempt, second-degree aggravated harassment and second-degree harassment. Beardsley was placed into custody and transported to the Chautauqua County Jail to be arraigned. FREDONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT — A domestic dispute on Aug. 20 has led to charges for one ...

Mental Health Association welcomes St. Susan Center director

At the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County’s August recovery luncheon, Michael Nordin, executive director, welcomed the return of volunteer and certified personal trainer Brian Mayo. All are welcome to Mayo’s bootcamp fitness classes that meets on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. ...

SUNY Fredonia celebration of 200 years gets underway

The State University of New York at Fredonia is launching a yearlong Bicentennial celebration commemorating 200 years of higher learning in the village of Fredonia and inviting students, alumni, employees, families, friends and neighbors to help shape the university’s next chapter. The ...