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Gathering Donations

FALCONER – The Falconer Fire Department will hold a boot drive on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the main intersection in the village. The fundraiser is collecting money to help cover some of the costs of new equipment that will allow for better assistance to be provided and ease the strain caused ...

WACS Looks To Team With Area Farmers

Westfield Academy and Central School is looking for local farmers to partner with for the district’s meal program. “Westfield Academy and Central School is seeking partnerships with local farmers to bring fresh, high-quality produce directly to our students,” said Business Executive ...

No Debating Accelerating County Payroll

About 16 minutes into the debate for Chautauqua County executive that was sponsored by WRFA-FM in Jamestown last week, challenger Tom Carle began some talking points regarding payroll for the largest government employer that stood out. One, in fact, was a real eye opener. “I’ve actually ...

Mayville Celebrates 67 New Trees Planted In Park

MAYVILLE – In 1936, 150 silver maple trees were planted in Lakeside Park, some of which are still standing today. Village leaders are making sure there’s going to be trees in the park 90 years from now. In October, a total of 67 trees were planted in Lakeside Park. The tree types ...

Comptroller Reviews 2026 City Budget, Department Budget

Jamestown’s problems hiring new police officers isn’t saving the city as much money as one would have thought. During city budget discussions this week, City Councilman Jeff Russell, R-At Large, asked if there are savings in the 2025 budget from the city budgeting for police officers it ...

Coming Together

United Way of Chautauqua County presented the 2025 Joseph H. Mason Award posthumously to the late James S. “Jim” Bickhart of Dunkirk during the agency’s annual Salute to Labor dinner held October 9 at the Athenaeum Hotel on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. Presented annually by ...