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‘Big’ attraction: Steam engine’s county visit draws crowds

Ripley and Chautauqua County rolled out a huge welcome mat Tuesday to commemorate a “whistle-stop” by the Union Pacific Railroad’s legendary Big Boy 4014 locomotive that chugged its way on the eastern leg of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The ...

City to unveil Comprehensive Plan Wednesday

Jamestown’s comprehensive plan has reached its final stages. Jason Kulaszewski, city principal planner, said the city is ready to begin circulating the plan, including at a public meeting Wednesday, June 10, at the James Prendergast Library for a public presentation of the draft ...

Falconer Powersports helps area vets

FALCONER - It’s a worthy cause. On Thursday, Falconer Powersports, 1951 E. Main St., is partnering with Riding 22 States in 22 Days to help raise awareness for treatment of veterans and their families who confront mental issues on a daily basis. Randy Zahm, of Falconer Powersports ...

Legislator backs Dunkirk Memorial Park amphitheater

Chautauqua County Legislator Bob Bankoski spoke in favor of a proposed amphitheater in Dunkirk’s Memorial Park last week. “Myself, I’m a veteran, served in the Army for 20 years,” said Bankoski, who represents Dunkirk in the county legislature. “My wife and I attend the (Music on the Pier concerts, occasionally held at Memorial Park) on Thursday almost every week. I find it not offensive for the proposed amphitheater in Memorial Park. The proposed site, which is on the far eastern side, would not infringe upon the monuments.” Bankoski pointed out that “several years ...

Ready For Summer: Alliance Recaps 2025, Outlines Coming Year with New Board

The Chautauqua Lake Watershed and Management Alliance welcomed its members and the public to its annual May member meeting last month in Bemus Point at the Lawson Center. The agency’s 2025 annual report is now available on its website, as well as the presentation slides delivered by ...