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High grass social media post generates criticism

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Following some comments on social media about a post from the Department of Development on regulations on high grass in the city, Crystal Surdyk, city development director, explained the purpose of the post at the latest housing committee meeting. “The intent of it, if you look back at our ...

Jamestown, Falconer awarded state funding for downtowns

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Two Chautauqua County municipalities are recipients of New York state funding on Friday. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the city of Jamestown will receive $10 million in funding as the Western New York winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the ...

Dunkirk police investigating fatal shooting

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DUNKIRK -- The Dunkirk Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 100 block of South Gazelle Street late Thursday. Officers responded to the area around 9:54 p.m. and located an adult male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Adam J. Garbrandt, 22, of Jamestown, was charged June 11 with third-degree criminal mischief, and second-degree assault. According to police, at about 7:32 a.m., officers responded to a downtown establishment for a reported disorderly person complaint. Officers, ...

Lakewood looks to establish historic district

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LAKEWOOD - Village officials are looking into establishing an historic district. Ted McAgue, Lakewood historic preservation committee chairman, spoke to trustees Monday about how the Village of Lakewood may obtain Certified Local Government (CLG) status. According to parks.ny.gov, “The ...

U.S. history of division, freedom always tested

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Boos mixed in with some faint cheers reached a crescendo on Monday night during Game Three of the National Basketball Association Finals in Madison Square Garden in New York City. Crowd reactions were for President Donald Trump who was in attendance and briefly pictured on the ...