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03/17/08 - Kane Fire Damages Two Trains
An arson fire caused one million dollars worth of damage, which includes two trains that were once used for tourist trips at Kinzua Bridge State Park.Investigators say someone broke into a warehouse early Sunday morning and set it on fire. The damaged steam locomotives are owned by B. Sloan Cornell of Marienville. One is a diesel and the other is a luxury dining car built in the 1890s and restored in the 1930s. Kane Borough Police are continuing their investigation.

03/17/08 - Kane's Apollo Hardwoods is Closing
Apollo Hardwoods Company announced the closing and liquidation of its assets as of last Friday. This includes the permanent closing of the plant Apollo had started in Kane. They had intended to make plywood and veneer products from local black cherry logs. After more than six years of investment in the startup, they decided to close the plant and the business completely and to sell all of its property and equipment. The company is not in bankruptcy and will be paying all of its payroll, financed debt, supplier balances and other liabilities.

03/17/08 - Young Comments on New Governor
Statement of NY State Senator Cathy Young:
“Governor Paterson gave an uplifting speech that focused on working together. It was very refreshing and very encouraging. We have serious challenges to solve in the days ahead. At the top of the list is passing the state budget. I’m concerned because there are $3.2 billion in new tax hikes on the table that will be detrimental to our families. The worst thing to do in an economic downturn is to raise taxes. We need a budget that controls spending and gives our taxpayers some relief. I look forward toward to working with the new Governor to get the job done.”

03/16/08 - Olean Wins Basketball Championship
Olean won its first New York State Public Schools championship by dumping defending champion Malvern 63-53 Saturday night. Sam Moore earned Most Valuable Player honors with 27 points and 10 rebounds. The Huskies advance to the New York State Federation Tournament in Glens Falls. They will play the state Independent Tournament champion Collegiate High School of New York City at 4:15 p.m. March 28.

03/18/08 - Gasoline Prices on the Rise Again
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Prices at the pump jumped again on Tuesday. The price was $3.37 a gallon Tuesday afternoon. Gas at Seneca Junction, on the other hand, is $3.21. That's 7 cents lower than this morning's price. Meanwhile, ARG lowered the price it pays for a barrel of Penn Grade crude oil by $4.50. Tuesday's price is $100.50.
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03/18/08 - Court Upholds Child Molester's Conviction
A New York state appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former Portville Central School teacher found guilty of molesting 2 boys. James Molyneaux was convicted in 2005. The court did, however, reduce his sentence from 37 ½ to 50 years to 17 ½ to 23 years. He is serving his sentence in the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, the same facility that houses Ralph "Bucky" Phillips. Molyneaux denies have sex with the boys, but says he knew them from school and the Boy Scouts.

03/18/08 - Committee Favors Marriage Amendment
The State Senate Judiciary Committee has voted in favor of the Pennsylvania Marriage Protection Amendment. Senate Bill 1250 would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to ensure that marriage in Pennsylvania remains the union of husband and wife, and prevents any equivalent to marriage using a different name. Michael Geer, president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, thanked Senate President Pro Tem Joe Scarnati for attending the meeting and voting in support of the bill. Pennsylvania's Catholic Bishops also applauded Scarnati. Opponents of the measure, including advocates for children and victims of domestic violence, have argued that the amendment would prevent same-sex couples and unmarried heterosexual couples from adopting. They also say it would discourage employers from offering domestic-partner benefits. The legislation ultimately must pass both chambers of the legislature in two successive sessions, and then goes to a vote of the people at the ballot box. 27 states have passed Marriage Protection Amendments.

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