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Butler County, Pa. man charged with intent to commit terrorism on behalf of ISIS

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, a resident of Valencia, Pa., has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receiving a firearm and ammunition, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the firearm and ammunition would be used to commit a felony or a Federal crime of terrorism, including providing, attempting to provide, and conspiring to provide material support or resources to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) interdicted Kramer this weekend as he returned to a hotel in possession of ...

Ruling backs Dunkirk assessor in city benefits battle

MAYVILLE - A court has ruled in favor of Dunkirk City Assessor Erica Munson in her benefits battle with the city. Munson sued Dunkirk over its April 1 denial of a cash buyout on her health insurance. State Supreme Court judge Grace Hanlon set aside that denial Monday as "arbitrary and ...

Bemus Point Fall Festival is this weekend

BEMUS POINT - Bemus Point will hold its annual fall festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Activities will take place along Main Street from Lakeside Drive to the Bemus Point Golf Club and Tap House, with a food area located in the Bemus Point Elementary School bus garage ...

Cassadaga fields concerns on water quality

CASSADAGA — In 2025, the Village of Cassadaga was cited by the Chautauqua County Health Department for reporting violations regarding the annual drinking water quality report. A resident addressed the Village Board with a letter detailing concerns listed in the report. Among the issues highlighted by the resident were missed deadlines and shortcomings regarding monitoring data of the presence of contaminants such as manganese and iron, among others. A chlorine monitoring report also failed to be submitted on time. In the interest of administrative accountability and public ...

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 ...