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Public, Private Sector Rift Keeps Escalating

Local News

Chautauqua County is well known for its north-south divide that has been evident for more than a century. It is a tiresome and defeatist attitude that residents in Dunkirk-Fredonia and Jamestown cannot work as one more often. In recent decades, efforts by the CHQ Chamber, the Chautauqua Sports ...

Area Police Reports

Police Reports

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Briana A. Winslow, 36, of Jamestown, was charged May 5 with second-degree harassment, and first-degree criminal contempt. According to police, at about 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a southside address. Upon investigation, it ...

Judges Announced for 2026 Audubon Nature Photography Contest

Community

The Audubon Community Nature Center has announced the judges for its 2026 Nature Photography Contest that will award a total of $1,600 in prizes. Judging this year’s competition are Sandra Rothenberg and Mark Evans. In addition to decades of experience in photography and multiple ...

JCC Announces Student Speakers For Graduation

Community

Jamestown Community College has named student speakers for its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies. Alexandria Goodyear will address fellow graduates during the Cattaraugus County Campus ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, in the Olean YMCA, and Miguel Cocerez will speak during the Jamestown ...

WACS budget proposal includes tax levy hike

Community

At their meeting this month, Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education members approved a resolution to be placed before voters on May 19, regarding a proposed budget of $21,359,328 for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes a total tax levy increase of 10.12%. However, ...

Ripley reading event is ‘Island’ adventure

Community

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be stranded on a tropical island, just ask any student from Ripley Central School, and they will tell you. The entire school, from pre-K to Grade 6, as well as faculty members were given copies of the book “Nim's Island” by Wendy Orr, who ...