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The following individuals, members of the Project BluePrint class of 2008, were honored recently at a commencement dinner at ZeBro's On The Lake Harbor House in Westfield.

Six months after Army Sgt. Darren Manzella, a Chautauqua County native, went on "60 Minutes" to say that he's gay, the Army discharged him under its "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

The Purina Dog Chow Brand Shines the Spotlight on Thousands of Cute Canines With Its 'Picture Your Dog in Times Square' Event on June 19; Dog Park Grant Winners to Be Announced ST.

Deborah J. Danler, 49, of West Portland, N.Y., died June 7, 2008 in the Cancer Treatment Center of America, Philadelphia, Pa., following a lengthy illness.

Deborah J. Danler, 49, of W. Portland, N.Y., died Sa-turday, June 7, 2008, in the Cancer Treatment Center of America, Philadelphia, Pa., following a lengthy illness.

Congressman Brian Higgins released the June schedule for his Chautauqua County Congress On Your Corner program, which offers regular satellite hours in an effort to better serve local residents.

When bikes become fashion and status symbols Triobike and Heels Originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness] Been having some conversations on the evolution of bike culture.

Bike Month's films offer the world on two wheels June is Bike Month, but that doesn't mean you've got to break a sweat.

A Town of Portland man was jailed on charges including driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest after his car crashed during a police chase late Saturday on Route 5, Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies ... via Buffalo News

A Literary Weblog. A Guardian Top 10 Literary Blog * A Forbes "Best of the Web" Pick * A Los Angeles Magazine Top Los Angeles Blog "Really brave ... or really stupid" - NPR Barking at the Moon ** Recently ... via The Elegant Variation

Chautauqua County fire investigators have arrested a Portland man for allegedly torching a trailer on Ellicott Road early Sunday. via Buffalo News

Town of Portland, N.Y. - - Fire destroyed a mobile home overnight. Firefighters from Brocton and Portland rushed to the Ellicott Estates, on Ellicott Road in the Town of Portland, where they found the trailer ... via WIVB-TV Buffalo

A Fredonia man wanted on a state parole warrant was arrested Thursday afternoon following a traffic stop in the Town of Pomfret, Chautauqua County sheriff's officials reported. via Buffalo News

“I made up the moniker hortivangelist because I consider myself religious”

The "Mohawk Messiah" inspires a local art show. 2 comments February 27th, 2008 Nut Job Guys' hair down there is increasingly rare. via Willamette Week

The 2008-09 budget for Fredonia Central School District totals $27.33 million - a 3.24 percent increase from the current spending plan. via Buffalo News

“The goal is obvious: it's to get more Americans winning major titles, winning Davis Cup, winning Fed Cup”

It's not exactly a May day for American tennis, but the USTA acknowledges American player development is in a state of distress and today named U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe to lead the rescue effort. via Tennis Week

Investigators with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department are looking into a series of break-ins and thefts involving copper wire and pipes, home electronics, and jewelry. via WGRZ-TV Buffalo

A physician accused of manslaughter in the deaths of three patients at a hospital in Australia was arrested Tuesday by FBI agents. via Buffalo News

“Gossip Girl") is pressuring him to have sex. They're both virgins, but she's still completely confident in bopping up to him at his locker and asking cheerfully, "hey, babe, did you get the condoms yet?”

Gus Van Sant's 'Paranoid Park' script is based on a novel by Blake Nelson. Many viewers will complain that the film is painfully slow, but it deserves a chance. via Turkish Daily News

Posted by D.K. Row March 07, 2008 08:10AM Categories: News Brad Cloepfil Kyle MacMillan of The Denver Post has this to say about Portland architect Brad Cloepfil's design of the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver. via OregonLive.com