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Primary contests set in three communities

Updated: 09/07/08 6:58 AM

LITTLE VALLEY — Voters will go the polls Tuesday in three parts of Cattaraugus County to decide four primary contests.
Sheriff’s group to hold annual ball Sept. 22

Updated: 09/07/08 6:58 AM

ALLEGANY — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Benevolent Association will hold its fourth annual Sheriff’s Ball on Sept. 27 in the Allegany Community Center on Route 417.
Fredonia cafe promotes the arts
By Louise Continelli NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 09/07/08 6:58 AM

Intermezzo: a short, light musical or ballet entertainment between the acts of a play or opera.
Man guilty of beating, robbing woman
By Matt Gryta NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 09/06/08 6:18 AM

A Silver Creek man was convicted Friday of posing as a professional mover as he beat a Linview Terrace woman and stole her purse and credit cards Feb. 6.
Tax on energy firms sought
By Kathy Kellogg CATTARAUGUS CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 09/06/08 6:18 AM

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers rallied this week in support of a local law that would pre-empt the state’s automatic property tax exemptions for new wind power plants, solar energy systems and farm methane waste digesters.
Army probe of Iraq death continues
By Lou Michel NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 09/06/08 6:18 AM

The Army is continuing to investigate the death of Pfc. Patrick W. May, the Jamestown soldier killed in a noncombat-related incident earlier this week in Iraq. No additional details were released Friday.
Late adjustment raises tax bill in Sheridan
By Sue Chiappone CHAUTAUQUA CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 09/06/08 6:18 AM

SILVER CREEK — An adjustment to the equalization rate in the Town of Sheridan will result in higher tax bills for residents in the Silver Creek School District.
Health Department sets rabies clinics

Updated: 09/06/08 6:18 AM

LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Health Department has announced a series of rabies clinics this month.
Democrats to name candidate for council

Updated: 09/06/08 6:18 AM

GREAT VALLEY — The Democratic Party caucus in the Town of Great Valley will be held 7 p. m. Thursday to nominate a candidate for a one-year councilman vacancy to replace Pat LaCroix.
COMING UP

Updated: 09/06/08 6:18 AM

VIVE LA CASA GARAGE
Off Main Street: Another Gospel of Mark

Updated: 09/06/08 10:34 AM

Invoking the Gospel may get you places with God, but Amherst Council Member Mark Manna discovered Tuesday that it won’t get you anywhere with the Town Board.
Political fliers add distortion to heated House contest
By Jerry Zremski - News Washington Bureau Chief
Updated: 09/06/08 10:30 AM

Jon Powers isn’t quite the teacher he shows himself to be in a flier residents of the 26th Congressional District are receiving — but he surely isn’t the criminal Jack Davis says he is, either.
Ex-Rep. LaFalce endorses Kryzan as ‘exceptional’ for Congress
By Jerry Zremski NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Updated: 09/05/08 6:32 AM

Former Rep. John J. LaFalce Thursday endorsed Alice Kryzan for Congress, giving a big-name boost to a candidate who has lagged in fundraising and media attention behind her rivals for the Democratic nomination in the 26th District.
Driver indicted in wife’s death
By Donna Snyder CATTARAUGUS CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 09/05/08 6:32 AM

LITTLE VALLEY — A Cattaraugus County grand jury on Thursday reported six open indictments, including the case of a Bradford, Pa., man charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of his wife. All will be arraigned later this month.
Districts to discuss school merger
By Holly Hewitt CHAUTAUQUA CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 09/05/08 6:32 AM

BROCTON — The Brocton and Fredonia Central School Boards will meet in joint session Wednesday in the Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES LoGuidice Center, Fredonia.


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