U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-23, has introduced the West Valley Demonstration Project Reauthorization Act, legislation that extends the federal government’s authority to complete the cleanup and environmental restoration at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) in Cattaraugus ...

The town of Pomfret’s government is moving ahead without the town of Dunkirk in its planned shift of operations to a former church on Chestnut Road. Pomfret Town Supervisor Dan Pacos said at the November regular town board meeting that officials were working through a renovation floor plan ...

Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone praised the efforts of his staff and other law enforcement agencies Thursday following the sentencing of Richard J. Fox. Fox, 62, of Buffalo, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murders of Cassandra Watson and Marquita Mull. Since ...

The Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met recently at the Patterson Library in Westfield. The opening ritual was led by Regent Myra Johnston and Deborah Cenni, chaplain. The President General’s Report was read by Sandy Haskin ...

The Zonta Club of Jamestown recently made a donation to the Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys and Girls Club of Jamestown. Zonta Club members support the club’s efforts to advance opportunities for young girls to enhance their academic studies, learn healthy lifestyle choices, and develop ...

The United Way of Chautauqua County is calling on community members to sign on now to volunteer during the coming tax season, helping not only prepare taxes for local residents but also oversee sites and serve as translators. Each year, United Way facilitates the federal Volunteer Income Tax ...