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Warren man sentenced to between 4-9 years in prison

Local News September 1, 2026

A Warren man who tried to withdraw his May 7 guilty plea in relation to three felony charges related to a missing New York teenager has been sentenced to serve between 4.5 and 9 years in prison. Michael J. Bundy III, 25, pleaded guilty in the Court of Common Pleas on May 7 to one count of second-degree statutory sexual assault: 8-11 years older, one count of second-degree felony aggravated indecent assault - forcible compulsion and one count of third-degree felony corruption of minors - defendant age 18 or over. The rest of the remaining 13 charges were not prosecuted. After the ...

E-bike safety urged by Shriners Children’s Erie

Local News September 1, 2026

As children head back to school, safety should be a top priority during their daily commute. As e-bikes continue to grow in popularity, more families are considering them a convenient transportation option for students. For those who use e-bikes and similar devices, understanding the potential risks and practicing safe riding habits can help prevent injuries and ensure a safe trip to and from class. E-bikes can travel at speeds of 20 to 30 mph and healthcare providers are seeing an increase in crashes involving motor vehicles. These collisions often create a high-energy blunt-force ...

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Community September 1, 2026

Christian Women meet Jamestown-Warren Christian Women, Village Missions Country Partners will meet at noon, Tuesday, Sept. 8 at ReaLife Church, 556 E. Second St., Jamestown. Spiritual speaker and music will feature Pastor Tim Smart and Kerri Smart. Lunch is $7 with coffee and tea provided. Note the location change. Our Village Missions donations support training for pastors to serve in rural churches with absent pastors or establishing new churches in rural areas of the US with no church at all in its community. Call for a reservation and/or directions to Nancy Schuyler at ...

Chautauqua County Reports First Measles Case In More Than 30 Years

Warren man sentenced to 18 years in prison

Local News September 1, 2026

A Warren man has been sentenced to between 18 and 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to to four felony counts, including rape of a child, in the Court of Common Pleas. Trevor G. Lester, 27, had been charged in September 2025 with four counts of first-degree rape of a child, four counts of first-degree statutory sexual assault - 11 years or older, three counts of first-degree involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, three counts of second-degree felony aggravated indecent assault - less than 13 years old, four counts of third-degree felony corruption of minors - ...

‘Rewarding’ return

Local News September 1, 2026

For more than 120 years, the familiar sound of the old bell atop the Hunter Building marked the beginning of another school year at Tidioute Community Charter School. Students and staff returned ready to begin a new year filled with learning, growth, and opportunity. “Every first day of ...