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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 ...

JMI: plant still operational after Friday fire

JMI Concrete in Falconer will have a hiccup in its operations, but Friday’s fire won’t put a permanent crimp in the company’s plans. The company said via Facebook over the weekend that a fire that destroyed its service garage at the 1946 New York Ave., Falconer, facility didn’t ...

Area Police Reports

WESTFIELD POLICE - WESTFIELD - Kyle R. Markham of Westfield was charged Sept. 7 at 6:43 a.m. with fourth-degree criminal mischief after Westfield police officers responded to a report of a disorderly man. Markham allegedly punched a house window, causing it to shatter. Markham was taken to ...

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 ...