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Legislator wants county clerk’s salary reduced

At least one Chautauqua County legislator thinks the clerk is overpaid. Legislator Bob Bankoski of Dunkirk, the Democratic leader in the County Legislature, is proposing a $10,000 reduction in the county clerk’s salary. “In 2024 I voted against a huge $17,800 salary increase for the county clerk,” he said. “That increase was larger than the increase for the county executive or sheriff. With that $17,800 increase, the clerk is now costing county taxpayers $89,300 plus generous benefits.” Bankoski stated that in 2018 the Republican majority in the Legislature decided that ...

Portland expresses support for proposed project at Sugar Hill

PORTLAND — The Portland Town Board has an open mind when it comes to a development in the town on one of its prime pieces of real estate. At the latest Town Board meeting, the Board passed a resolution expressing its support for a proposed data center to be located on the grounds of the ...

Sheridan not interested in having Pomfret run its highway department

When Chautauqua County lawmakers vote on resolution for Pomfret to explore various consolidations, Sheridan officials want them to know they are not interested in being part of a regional highway department. This past week, Pomfret Supervisor Dan Pacos appeared at different county legislature committee meetings, requesting $50,000 from the county’s Government Reduction Initiative so the town can explore various consolidation opportunities. Some items the town wants to explore include having a highway department that would service multiple communities, merging the Fredonia and ...

Cherry Creek blaze

Numerous agencies responded to a fire Saturday evening. The call came in around 6:45 p.m. at 620 Southside in Cherry Creek. Responders included Cherry Creek, Emergency Services, South Dayton, Forestville, Ellington and Sunset Bay.

Sassy Bags, Blingo Fundraiser Is March 26

CELORON - A popular fundraiser returns for its ninth installment when Sassy Baggs & Beyond Blingo takes place Thursday, March 26. The event will be held at The Resource Center’s administrative offices at 200 Dunham Ave., Celoron. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the Blingo games starting at ...

Pine Valley Names Third Quarter Honor, Merit Rolls

SOUTH DAYTON - Pine Valley Central School officials recently released the school’s honor and merit rolls for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year. They are: HONOR ROLL 12th Grade: Alaina Banach, Jacob Banach, Aiden Bell, Rayne Bruyer, Brooke Dustin-McCoy, Madalynn Hill, Sadie Hosmer, Chase Hussey, Kaitlyn King, James Maltbie, Jarrett Meyers, Amelia Morey, Finnigen Steward, Camryn Slade, Addison Smith. 11th Grade: Caleb Blasdell, Tianna Bova, Karley Ebel, Gabriella Hill, Lily Hohl, JaKobe Howard, Sandra Ivett, Bella Lilley, Dominick Lulas, Maya Quinn, Cameron Rinehart, ...