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Oakfield man accused of scrap metal thefts: Updated: 08/28/08 7:10 AM; BATAVIA — An Oakfield man was arrested Wednesday on two felony counts of grand larceny following a nine-month investigation into thefts of scrap metal in Oakfield, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.

Cattaraugus overestimated expenses in ’07: By Kathy Kellogg CATTARAUGUS CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 08/28/08 6:56 AM; LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Legislature budgeted $6 million more than was needed to meet expenses in 2007, according to an audit of Treasurer Joe Keller’s comprehensive financial report for the year.

City OKs plan to change water meters, adopt new code: By Kathy Kellogg NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/28/08 6:56 AM; OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted, 6-1, Tuesday to amend its water and sewer code, transferring ownership of residents’ water meters to the city in preparation for free replacement of about 6,500 devices.

Wellsville man killed by falling steel on job site: Updated: 08/28/08 6:56 AM; WELLSVILLE — A Village of Wellsville man was killed Tuesday when a five-ton piece of equipment fell on him while he was working.

Emergency services to be consolidated: By Bill Brown GENESEE CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 08/28/08 6:55 AM; BATAVIA — The plan to consolidate city and county emergency response services— seemingly doomed only months ago — will be in place officially Monday following the approval Wednesday of an intermunicipal agreement at a special meeting of the Genesee County Legislature.

Trucker sentenced for using e-mail to lure girl for sex: Updated: 08/28/08 6:55 AM; Authorities said a truck driver from Brocton will spend a five years and 10 months in prison for using e-mail messages

Mayor, CSEA announce tentative agreement: Updated: 08/28/08 6:55 AM; OLEAN — About 70 rank-and-file members of the Civil Service Employees Association could vote as early as today on a tentative three-year contract with the City of Olean.

Supervisor takes charge of town police force: Updated: 08/28/08 6:55 AM; Brant Supervisor Leonard Pero has taken charge of the town’s part-time police force in the wake of a decision to eliminate the job of police chief.

Science center named for alumnus is dedicated: Updated: 08/28/08 6:55 AM; OLEAN — Students, faculty and donors were on hand Wednesday to dedicate St. Bonaventure University’s new $14.6 million science center.

Oakfield man accused in scrap metal thefts: Updated: 08/28/08 6:55 AM; BATAVIA — An Oakfield man was arrested Wednesday on two felony counts of grand larceny following a nine-month investigation into thefts of scrap metal in Oakfield, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.

NFTA announces new fall schedules: Updated: 08/28/08 6:55 AM; Metro Bus and Metro Rail will put new fall schedules into effect Sunday, restoring full service to reflect the end of vacation season and the opening of schools and colleges.

COMING UP: Updated: 08/28/08 6:55 AM; DRIVE-IN TAILGATE PARTY: The Western New York Drive-in Movie Society will host its final tailgate party of the season Friday at the Sunset Drive-In in Middleport. The society is dedicated to supporting the drive-in theaters of Western New York and assisting in their survival. For more information, visit wnydriveins@yahoo.com or call 439-0190. SPAGHETTI DINNER: Hosted by Sikora Post 1322, American Legion, 950 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda, 5 to 7 p. m. next Thursday. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and butter, and beverage. Cost is $6.

City debt greatly reduced to $366,000: By Bill Brown GENESEE CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 08/27/08 6:51 AM; BATAVIA — After three years of operating deficits that climbed to $2.5 million, the City Council on Monday got good news from its auditor with a $1.6 million surplus in the 2007-2008 year that ended March 31.

Four-day workweek among issues to be considered by Legislature: By Kathy Kellogg CATTARAUGUS CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 08/27/08 6:51 AM; LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Legislature today will consider legislation impacting county labor contracts and department heads.

County jail inmate flees work detail in pickup: Updated: 08/27/08 6:50 AM; ELLERY — An Erie, Pa., man serving time for felony criminal possession of stolen property and unauthorized use of a vehicle was being sought by authorities late Tuesday after escaping from a supervised off-site work detail at the Chautauqua County landfill, sheriff’s officials reported.