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County bed tax applications accepted starting July 1

Organizations, municipalities, businesses, and entrepreneurs can begin applying for Chautauqua County's 2027 Tourism Product Development Grant Program starting July 1. Applications for programs and initiatives are accepted online annually between July 1 and October 1 for funding in the ...

Flying High

FALCONER - In October 2025, Chautauqua County American Legion Cmdr. Jeffrey Levandoski began a project at the Allegheny Highlands Council Scouts of America, 50 Hough Hill Road. Levandoski set out to retire the American Flag, and repair the 20-year-old flagpole. His vision was to have a new ...

Poll shows Hochul growing lead for governor

It appears the challenger for the top spot in New York state is failing to gain ground on the incumbent through the spring. In the head-to-head matchup, Gov. Kathy Hochul increased her lead to 20 points over Bruce Blakeman, 52-32%, from 16 points, 49-33%, in April, according to a new Siena ...

New funding enables Mental Health Association to expand services

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County has received a grant that is allowing the agency to expand its services. The MHA is a peer recovery center offering support groups and individual coaching for people looking to improve their lives, deepen wellness, thrive in recovery, or ...

RibFest organizers eye annual revival as event kicks off in Warren

After more than a year of planning, organizers prepare to welcome thousands of visitors to downtown Warren as RibFest hosts its first day on Thursday and continues into the weekend. According to Savannah Casey of the Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry, planning for the event began ...

Falconer teachers receive tenure

Several Falconer Central School teachers were recognized recently for receiving tenure, including Brandon Caruso, computer science; Genevieve Cooper, social studies; Ann Crossley, reading; Alexandra Gates, elementary education; Molly Gustafson, elementary education; Jennifer Hochulski, ...