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After deportation, man hopes for U.S. return

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One of the hundreds who were homeless in the summer of 2024 in Jamestown that led to a state of emergency being issued by city Mayor Kim Ecklund was starting to find a better life for himself. Carlos Contreras, who resides in Colombia, looks back fondly on that period of time. After arriving in the United States of America for a fifth time, he met a woman and married. It was a short-lived relationship that ended with divorce. It ultimately led to a period on the downtown streets near the Chadakoin River that he recalled The Post-Journal covering during his time there. Contreras ...

Insurance recognition

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Calvert Pearson Insurance Group has recently been awarded Company Elite status by Erie Insurance in recognition of its continued success and growth in Commercial Lines business. This prestigious recognition places Calvert Pearson among the Top 10 companywide in the United States for Commercial ...

Tradition on wheels

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For local Shurfine business owner Todd Le Roy, the 1990s soapbox derby tracks with his son weren’t just a phase -– they were the starting line for a multi-generational family tradition now with grandchildren in the driver’s seats. Today, six of his grandchildren have joined in on the ...

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Fairgrounds camping planned The Warren County Fairgrounds in Pittsfield will be offering holiday camping Labor Day weekend. This will be your last chance to join us this year. Check-in will start at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, with check-out on Monday, Sept. 7 by 2 p.m. There are several sites to choose from with water and electric hookups, restrooms with showers and a dumping station. For reservations or information call Sue (814) 730-2890. All proceeds will benefit the fairgrounds improvement fund. Virtual walking program Anyone interested in developing healthy habits and ...

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The Music Conservatory in Warren will present a free community concert featuring Matt Baird of the band named Spoken on Sunday at 7 p.m. The up-and-coming band Daughters of Thunder will open the concert located at the JAZz Amphitheater, Soldiers and Sailors Park, 353 Pennsylvania Ave W, ...

Communications in nature more than words

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Communication is something you don’t often think about, because it’s used so much in our everyday lives. Every animal has some way to connect with others, and humans are no exception. As social creatures, we’ve come up with many ways to get a message across. Speaking is one of the ...