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The 134th annual Chautauqua County Fair gets underway in Dunkirk this morning... with seven full days of exhibits, Midway rides, food, and grandstand shows.  That from Fair Board Member Dave Wilson... who says the fair kicks off with the firing of the fair's Civil War-era cannon... and, before that... remarks from several local officials.  The grandstand shows are always a big attraction... and, Wilson says they begin with an always-popular program for the whole family. Wilson says all the grandstand shows -- through Saturday -- begin at 7 PM.  He says the first of two New York State Championship Demolition Derbys will be held Tuesday night... but, the second will be held at 4 PM on Sunday.  He says this year... the drivers are vying for a spot in the state Championships -- which will be held at the Erie County Fair in Hamburg.  The new location is due to the fact the State Fairgrounds near Syracuse are being renovated... and, the old grandstand has been torn down.  Admission tickets will now cost you 12-dollars at the gate.  For more information... call the fair office at 366-4752... or go on-line to Chautauquacountyfair-dot-ORG.

 

Jamestown police have arrested a city man who was allegedly trespassing in a home that was being rented out by two women... starting this past Friday.  Officers say they responded to the report about 7:30 last Friday night at 102 Hall Street.  Police say they met the two women renting the home on arrival.  Officers say they also found that the home was owned by a local bank.... and, that no one else should be on the property.  However... police got information that 24 year-old Richard Rolfe, Junior was hiding inside the house.  A K-9 unit was brought in... and, officers later found Rolfe in the basement.  He's accused of fighting with the K-9 animal... and, refusing to obey officers.  Rolfe was later arrested without further incident on one count each of second-degree obstruction, and resisting arrest.

 

A north county man is accused of using a device -- possibly a phone -- to record a woman inside a bathroom in the town of Hanover last Friday morning.  Sheriff's officers say they were called to the scene on Bennett State Road just before 7:30 AM... where the victim said she had found the recording device in the restroom.  She told police it apparently belonged to 29 year-old Erick Burgos of East Front Street in Dunkirk... and, he tried to get the phone back from her.  However... he did not.  Deputies say Burgos has cooperated with the investigation... and, they believe there are no other victims involved.  Officers say he's charged with second-degree unlawful surveillance... and, he'll appear in town court later this week. 

 

There was a great turn-out of people -- and cars -- for the 33rd annual World Series of Cars yesterday at Bergman Park in Jamestown.  That from local Babe Ruth Committee President Russ Diethrick.  As the event was concluding... Russ told us that about 300 cars took part in this year's show... which raises money for the local Babe Ruth World Series.  Diethrick says they were pleased that the rain held off... and, that the drew people from all across the region. Russ Diethrick says they get several entries from Pennsylvania and Ohio... in addition to New York state.  He says he even saw at least one plate from Florida.  He says the weather plays a big role in the number of entries that show up.  Russ also expressed his appreciation to all the classic and vintage car groups that help them put on the event.... including the Chautauqua Lake Assocation of Antique Cars... the Covette Club... and, the Der Kobblers.  Some have been with the car show each of it's 33 years.

 

New York City will be receiving 3.6-million dollars in federal funds to combat the Zika virus... while the rest of the state will receive $1.7 million.  The funds are part of 60-million dollars that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is awarding to states, cities and territories to fight Zika.  The CDC said Thursday that the funds will support efforts to protect the health of the American public, especially pregnant women, from the mosquito-borne virus.  Zika infection during pregnancy has been linked to severe birth defects.  New York City health-care providers have administered Zika tests to 2,000 pregnant women who have traveled to areas affected by the virus. Health officials say 41 of the women have been confirmed to have Zika.

 

For the first time in nearly three years... the former Cassadaga Elementary School will be housing students.  The Erie 2, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES has consolidated its alternative education program in Chautauqua County... and, will be locating it in the former Cassadaga Elementary School.  That from BOCES District Superintendent David O'Rourke... who says they are moving two separate programs from both ends of the county to one location starting in September.  O'Rourke says the move makes a lot of sense. O'Rourke says about 50 students will be taking part in the program beginning at the start of school in September.  He says only minor changes have been to the building... which has been used for storage the past couple of years.  DHB Properties recently acquired the building located on Maple Avenue from the Cassadaga Valley School District. 

 

Two people -- one a teenaged boy -- are accused of stealing a pair a bicycles from a home in the village of Mayville back in mid-May.  Sheriff's officers say they've arrested 25 year-old Sean Barrett of DeWittville, and the 16 year-old from Westfield, following an investigation into the May 11th break-in on Marvin Street.  Deputies say the two males are charged with petty larceny... and, fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.  Both were arraigned in Chautauqua Town Court... and, released pending further court action.