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Garrity set to challenge Shapiro for governor

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The race for Pennsylvania governor is set between Gov. Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Shapiro and Garrity were the only candidates for governor on the ballot for their respective parties’ primary elections on Tuesday. While the results formally locked in the matchup, the two have had their sights set on the general election for months as each party’s presumptive nominee. Shapiro was elected to the office in 2022 after defeating GOP state Sen. Doug Mastriano by double digits. In that victory, Shapiro, who was serving in his second term as the state’s Attorney ...

Clarendon man jailed after meth bust in city

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A Clarendon man has been jailed on $250,000 bail as police allege he possessed a half-pound of methamphetamine with intent to sell it. Michael J. Fitzgerald, 49, of Clarendon was charged Tuesday by Youngsville police officers with felony manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver and third-degree felony criminal use of a communication facility. Fitzgerald was arraigned by Magisterial District Court Judge Raymond Zydonik on Tuesday, with Zydonik setting bail at $250,000 cash. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 17 in front of Zydonik. According ...

Council honors junior member Kylie Jurkowski

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At Monday night’s meeting, members of Warren City Council recognized Junior Council Member Kylie Jurkowski for her service during the 2025-26 school year, praising her leadership, volunteer work and commitment to the community. Council Vice-President Danielle Flasher highlighted ...

Regional Federal Reserve leader listens to Erie's economic story

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ERIE — A member of the Federal Reserve committee that sets the nation’s interest rate policy was in Erie last week. Beth Hammack, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, spent the day talking to businesses in downtown Erie as well as other local employers like JTM Foods. She also held roundtable discussions with workers and local leaders. That knowledge helps Hammack do her job. She is one of 19 members of the Federal Open Market Committee. That committee sets the target range for a short-term interest rate called the federal funds rate—which in turn ...

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Breakfast reunion The EHS Class of '73 will be having breakfast at The Bucket Cafe in Sugar Grove at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. Spouses, family and friends are welcome to attend. Vegetarian Society meets WESTFIELD, N.Y. — Spring is really here! Let's take a break from gardening and yardwork to gather for our Chautauqua Vegetarian Society’s May meeting. The meeting will be Sunday, May 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Westfield YWCA. Many people wish they could cut back on white sugar, but life is full of things to celebrate! That's why Mary Zdrojewski will present this month on baking ...

Chautauqua County seeks help in 1988 murder

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Chautauqua County investigators are looking for the public’s help on a 38-year-old murder. On May 18, 1988 Kathy Wilson of Jamestown was kidnapped. Her body was recovered on Sept. 24, 1989 in Lander, Pennsylvania, which sits between Sugar Grove and Russell. The Sheriff’s Office is ...