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OLAF FUB SEZ: According to civil rights activist Medgar Evers, born on this date in 1925, "You can kill a man, but you can't kill an idea." LIGHTS .
Huge natural gas deposit stirs talk of boom in Southern Tier
It was a year ago, when men from the oil and gas companies knocked on the door of Stephen Woloszyn's dairy farm in the small Cattaraugus County village of Delevan.
Cattaraugus grand jury issues drug indictment
A Buffalo man has been indicted by a Cattaraugus County grand jury on drug and traffic charges in connection with an incident in Olean last year.
Art Walk and Dine for June 19 Th3
Posted on: 06/12/08 Written by: Eagle Newspapers, Hometown news email: newsroom@cnylink.com The Syracuse Th3 Coalition has scheduled more free art events across the city's art scene on the third Thursday in ...
Delevan man sentenced for DWI in Cattaraugus County Court
A Delevan man may serve up to three years in prison for driving while intoxicated in the Town of Machias.
Drive-in theaters in Portville and Delevan
Going to watch a movie at a drive-in theater has long provided George Root with a temporary means to escape the world.
Police monitor plant, nab suspected copper thieves
Two Delevan men were arraigned this morning after being charged with attempting to steal $10,000 worth of copper from the Prestolite Electric facility in Arcade last night.
Drive-in fans ready to roll out the fun
The hard core of local drive-in movie mavens will be kicking off a season of tailgate parties at drive-ins tonight.
DWI conviction brings a seven-year prison term
A Lewiston man was sentenced Monday in Cattaraugus County Court to serve up to seven years in prison for his nonjury trial conviction of driving while intoxicated in 2006. via Buffalo News
“It was unexpected when he announced it”
Pope Benedict XVI arrives to offer three-hour Mass in Yankee Stadium, including a homily describing Sunday's celebration as a "summons to move forward with firm resolve to use wisely the blessings of freedom, ... via Buffalo News
Backhoe accident kills man in Delevan
Police in the Southern Tier are investigating a horrific accident that killed a man. via WIVB-TV Buffalo
UAW And American Axle Talking Again
Negotiators for American Axle and the United Auto Workers Union are back at the bargaining table. via WGRZ-TV Buffalo
Repeat felon jailed in theft at auto shop
An Olean man faces up to three years in prison following sentencing Monday in Cattaraugus County Court for an auto shop burglary. via Buffalo News
Guilty plea entered in Yorkshire sex case
Eric W. Winkelman, 35, of Delevan, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape Wednesday in Cattaraugus County Court. via Buffalo News
Tough choice for American Axle workers
“It's a little aggravating trying to make ends meet.”
They were laid off just days before their union co-workers went on strike at American Axle. via WIVB-TV Buffalo
Plan would increase aid for libraries
Pioneer School District's aid for local public libraries would increase from $100,000 to $160,000 a year under a plan proposed by the Arcade Free Library, Delevan-Yorkshire Public Library and King Memorial ... via Buffalo News
Amid closings, focus is on new life
“Deep down, I don't think anybody has connected with it.”
Jane Krawczyk of Niagara Falls attends one of the final services to be held in Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Niagara Falls. via Buffalo News
“The principal ran through the hall shouting, 'Krysa stole the pastor's palm! We always give it to the Wisniewskis!' ”
The Rev. Czeslaw Krysa displays the priest's palm he created for today's Mass in St. via Buffalo News
Delevan man gets term of 1 to 3 years for stealing car
A Delevan man faces up to three years in prison for stealing a car in Cattaraugus County Court. via Buffalo News
Empey on opposition and the future of party Unionism
“I told the truth, what else was I to do”
Sir Reg Empey in his speech to East Antrim Association has ruled out going into opposition. via Slugger O'Toole