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Prophetic Energy Warning Beleaguers State

Public Service Commission member John B. Howard was quickly aware of the shock value that loomed for utility users following a decision made on a February 2023 afternoon. After the panel approved $6.6 billion in transmission upgrades to reduce congestion in three regions by a 4-2 vote for ...

A Peaceful Rest: Wintergreen Cemetery Lost To Time

BUSTI – Atop a 20 foot embankment off of Wellman Road, keen eyes may be able to spot a sign alluding to the presence of the Wintergreen Cemetery. Formed nearly two centuries ago, the cemetery has fallen far from the prominent place that it once was. Today, few graves remain at the site, and ...

Dunkirk Man Charged After Two Chases In One Day

A Dunkirk man driving on a revoked non-driver’s identification card led police on two chases Tuesday in the town of Hanover and the city of Dunkirk. At 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, David P. Topliffe, 45, of Dunkirk was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, second-degree ...

Super Seniors: Southwestern Seniors Showcase Artwork at Lakewood Library

Thirteen Southwestern High School seniors are featured in a student art exhibit at Lakewood Memorial Library. The students, from the art classes of Jenny Brown and Renee Mitchener, are part of the New York State Individualized Art Assessment Pathway (IAAP) pilot program, which they began as ...

Last Phase Of Sewer Around Lake To Begin

CELORON – After decades of pushing to get a sewer system created around the entirety of Chautauqua Lake, that dream may soon be a reality. County officials made the announcement Wednesday that the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District will be advancing into the third and final ...

City Woman Charged After Accident With School Bus

A Jamestown woman has been charged with a felony Leandra's Law violation after allegedly backing into a school bus on Martin Road near Brad Street recently. Emily K. Depane, 34, of Jamestown was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, driving while ability impaired by drugs ...