Students from Southwestern Central School District had an incredible experience at the SUNY Fredonia 2026 Shark Tank Competition on March 12. Under the guidance of Mrs. Carlson in her JCC Entrepreneurship and Innovation class, students showcased creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurial ...

An audit released Wednesday by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli of the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. found poor oversight of operations by the board of directors, cost overruns and significant estimation errors. The audit found the agency’s failure to take action to address ...

A Chautauqua County location has been selected for funding by Empire State Development under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York program. According to a news release issued Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is receiving $675,000 for a town of ...

RIPLEY — At their meeting this month, Town of Ripley council members learned from Town Court Justice Vera Hustead that a Justice Court Assistance Program Grant for $2,522 has been awarded to Ripley. Hustead told council members that she filed for the grant in October. The funds will be used ...

The Conewango Valley Kennel Club has established the Conewango Valley Kennel Club Scholarship at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to support local students as a way to give back and build a future workforce. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to graduates of ...

Lincoln Archives Inc /LACyber has acquired The Shred Center of Jamestown. The transaction closed on Jan. 29, 2026, with Lincoln Archives beginning service to Shred Center clients on Feb. 3. The acquisition expands Lincoln Archives’ regional footprint into the Southern Tier, an area ...