Bemus Point approves short-term rental moratorium

September 17, 2026

BEMUS POINT - New short-term rentals in Bemus Point are on a 12-month hold after the Bemus Point Village Board approved a moratorium on the seasonal rentals. During a trustee workshop and village board meeting,…

Mission Possible

A contemporary Christian rock band is set to make its debut at a local fundraiser. However, for the band's lead…

Busti residents express concerns over solar project

BUSTI - Busti residents still have questions regarding a long-discussed solar project at 1192 Orr St. John and Karen Finson…

City kicks off Zoning Code update Sept. 28

The Jamestown Department of Development is officially kicking off the update of the city’s zoning code. During Monday’s meeting of…

E-Bike complaints return to City Council

Problems with out-of-control e-bikes and scooters are again prompting complaints from city residents to the City Council. Beginning in the…

Jump For JAY

The JAY Wellness Center - a merger of the Jamestown Area YMCA’s downtown branch and JCC Total Fitness - is…

Local News

Chautauqua County trolley car talk tonight

MAYVILLE – Tonight, Sept. 17, Bob Johnston, will be giving the Chautauqua Town Historical…

MAYVILLE – A new kayak launch is expected to be installed on Lakeside Park next year.…

Mayville approves kayak launch bid, hears complaint

Cornhole for a Cause

FREDONIA - Despite returning public comments to meetings, the Fredonia Board of Trustees is still grappling…

Fredoina comments return, village debates continue

Local Sports

Strong start continues

FREWSBURG — Jay Pikiewicz has returned to the Westfield/Brocton sidelines this season after eight…

Black Knights edge Maple Grove

MAYVILLE — Brina Jacobson had 10 kills, two assists, an ace and 10 digs while Alice…

Eagles sweep MG in Division 3

Before the big buck walks in

Local Video Clips

Miranda Wilcox’s Passion For Music Doesn’t Wane

When Miranda Wilcox was 15, the proverbial lightbulb went off in her head. That’s…

Murder On The Orient Express Rolls Into Little Theater

Honing Her Routine

Burham Setenced

Police Reports

Area Police Reports

WESTFIELD POLICE - WESTFIELD - Roman J. Weaver of Westfield was charged with second-degree criminal contempt at 1:23 p.m. Monday after officers were dispatched to a Westfield home for a report of an unwanted person. Weaver allegedly was violating an order of protection. He was charged and taken to the Chautauqua County Jail to…

Area Police Reports

Westfield Police warn of imposters

Area Police Reports

In Our Opinion

School merger process should be streamlined

It’s becoming clear, as we move through the state-prescribed consolidation process in Clymer, Sherman and Panama, that the state should consider changes to its school merger process. The process begins with a nonbinding referendum vote during a school budget vote and board election to approve a study. The boards then approve a consultant. Then,…

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