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‘Comedy Magician’ to perform at Reg Lenna Center

Arts/Entertainment

Two-Time “Comedy Magician of the Year,” Chipper Lowell brings his hilarious and critically acclaimed one-man show to the stage! A terrific blend of side-splitting laughs, impressive hocus-pocus, mind-reading, and fun-filled surprises around every corner! Perfect for the entire family! The performance is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. Lowell has appeared multiple times on NBC’s The Tonight Show, The Disney Channel, America's Funniest People, Street Magic, Show Me the Funny!, Christmas Magic, & Don't Blink!, as well as all TWELVE seasons of the CW’s hit series: “Masters of ...

Judge allows more time in Warren County murder appeal

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A Warren County judge has granted an additional 30 days for an appellate brief to be filed in the post-conviction case of Juston K. Moore after his attorney missed a filing deadline. Moore, who is serving a mandatory life sentence without parole for the 2022 killing of his grandmother, appeared by video Tuesday for a hearing before Judge Todd A. Woodin to determine whether he had abandoned his appeal under Pennsylvania's Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA). The hearing stemmed from the failure of Moore's appointed attorney, Alan Conn, Esq., to file an appellate brief with the ...

State Farm Bureau backs Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act

Business

U.S. Representative GT Thompson (R-PA) this week introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA), legislation that would provide critical changes to the H-2A guest worker program. Original cosponsors of the bill include U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy. “New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) commends Rep. Thompson and the bill’s cosponsors for their leadership in addressing one of the largest concerns facing New York farmers — the shortage and rising cost of farm labor,” said NYFB President David Fisher. “These changes to the H-2A program will make a huge difference in our ...

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Ballgame Heroes owner Starr Ryder takes pride in the fact his business is family run. “Both of my sons work here,” Ryder said. “My wife works here, and my father-in-law works here.” In all, Ryder has six total employees. Ballgame Heroes is set to celebrate its five-year ...

Blistering temps take toll on state grid

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Scorching temperatures and high humidity are taking a toll on the state's grid. With extreme heat affecting New York and temperatures expected to remain high through the week, consumer demand on the electric system is rising as homes and businesses rely more heavily on air conditioning. High temperatures, elevated humidity, and sustained air conditioning load can place added pressure on generation and transmission resources across the state. As of Wednesday, the forecasted baseline peak demand during the heatwave is as follows: • Wednesday: 29,970 MW • Thursday: 32,410 MW • ...

Leading a charge: Forum stokes nuclear power interest

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FREDONIA — Many of Northern Chautauqua County’s elected leaders are clearly intrigued by the possibility of a nuclear power plant in Dunkirk. One of the politicians convened a panel of nuclear industry players and advocates for a presentation Tuesday at SUNY Fredonia. State Sen. George ...