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- How investigators built the Jamestown child pornography case
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- Thursday: Cloudy and breezy; p.m. rain, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.
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π° News we're reading
β’ Jamestown man sentenced in additional child porn conviction (post-journal.com) β A Jamestown man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison, plus lifetime supervision, for child pornography offenses involving very young victims. Homeland Security, New York State Police, and the Chautauqua County Sheriffβs Office all played key roles in the investigation.
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Ashville Free Library , 2200 N Maple Ave , Ashville
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- Just announced: NYSOFA and Selfhelp Community Services are providing free access to the Virtual Senior Center for any older adult in New York State.
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- Chautauqua Lake rolls past Cougars 4-0 (observertoday.com)
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Fredonia
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