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N.Y. man sentenced to probation in gun case

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A Kenmore man has been sentenced to six years of probation after pleading guilty to two charges related to guns purchased in Warren County. Alexander E. Jones, 34, was sentenced recently by Judge Todd Woodin in the Court of Common Pleas after he and Julia Rose Carter, also of the Buffalo area, pleaded guilty in September to one count of conspiracy – loans on, or lending, giving firearms prohibited and conspiracy – statement under penalty. Jones was sentenced to five years of probation, with credit for 128 days, to satisfy the plea to conspiracy - materially false written statement ...

Legislature taps reserves to cover safety net costs

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MAYVILLE – County lawmakers are once again using its reserves to cover a major shortfall in safety net costs. During the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, officials approved a resolution that moves $2,130,000 from its unassigned fund balance to the Safety Net account. According to the county’s website, safety net assistance is for individuals who are not eligible for other assistance programs. It is a state- and local-funded program for: Single adults; childless couples; children living with a caretaker other than a parent; families of persons abusing drugs or alcohol; ...

Going Strong: Craft show returns to Findley Lake Saturday

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FINDLEY LAKE - The Alexander Findley Community Library Fall Craft Show is still going strong after more than 30 years. The festival, which has become widely anticipated and is considered an unofficial kick-off to the Christmas season, will take place on Saturday in the Findley Lake fire ...

Canadian vote shows breaking up is hard to do

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 Separation anxiety was mightily apparent during a vote in Canada last month. Oil-laden Alberta, which appears more conservative in its values than the rest of the country that proudly waves the maple leaf flag, will not be on its own anytime soon. A referendum that would have created a ...