The application period for Chautauqua County Lakes and Waterways Occupancy Tax Grant programs opened on Jan. 1. “The Lakes and Waterways Occupancy Tax Grant programs are a strong example of how strategic partnerships can create lasting benefits for Chautauqua County,” said County ...

As I looked out my window at the two feet of snow that vanished in a single day of January rain, it occurred to me that our winters are trying to tell us something. For generations, winter in western New York followed a dependable script. Snow arrived early and stayed. Temperatures remained ...

There are two “STAR” programs available for resident property owners in New York State. If you purchased your home prior to 2015, you likely have the STAR Exemption (reduction in your school tax bill.) If you purchased during or after 2015 you would register for the STAR Credit (check ...

After a reported domestic dispute, a Jamestown Man is facing many charges. Xavier L. Williams, 25, of Jamestown, was charged Jan. 22 second-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, second-degree unlawful imprisonment, second-degree harassment, ...

A motorist died after a vehicle struck a train at a Middle Road crossing in Dunkirk. Around 1:30 p.m., the Dunkirk Police Department, Dunkirk Fire Department, and Alstar Ambulance responded to a report of a pickup struck by a train at the Middle Road and the CSX railroad crossing. The ...

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program will celebrate Agricultural Literacy Week from March 16-20. Agricultural Literacy Week is dedicated to connecting youth to agriculture and celebrating the people in the industry that produce healthy food. The ...