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Lake Symposium Set For March 21

The county’s lake manager will be among those who speak during the county’s annual Chautauqua Lake Symposium on March 21. The symposium is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. A meet-and-greet begins at 8:30 a.m. The forum brings ...

Ellery, North Harmony Hire New Dog Officer

After the retirement of long time Dog Control officer John Stow, the towns of North Harmony and Ellery have recently brought on a new DCO for the towns, adding to the long list of municipalities that are beginning to utilize the services of a boarding service in the town of Gerry. While certainly not the first municipality to utilize the Gerry-based kennel, the towns will now have a spot to take animals when the Chautauqua County Humane Society is full. Previously, Stow served as the dog control officer for both towns starting in December 2012. After 13 years, Stow believed it to ...

Edgewood Donation Supports Temple Sunshine Closet

Edgewood Communities recently held its annual Chili Cook-Off, selecting the Temple Sunshine Closet as this year’s benefactor. The event raised $150 in donations along with a collection of single‑serve, shelf‑stable food items to support the program’s Weekend Food Bag ...

Bemus Point Elementary School To Present ‘Aladdin Kids’

BEMUS POINT - Bemus Point Elementary School will present Disney’s Aladdin Kids on Friday, March 6, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the Bemus Point Elementary gymnasium stage. Directed by Kasey Way, Bemus Point Elementary music teacher, the production brings the tale of ...

Westfield Appoints New Police Chief

WESTFIELD – A new police chief in the village has been announced. The Village of Westfield and Westfield Police Department has announced the appointment of Erik Karlstrom as the new chief of police. Village officials noted Karlstrom brings a proven record of military and law enforcement ...

Four Charged After Drugs, Weapon Found In Dunkirk Home

DUNKIRK — Four north county residents were charged after an investigation into narcotics activity in the city of Dunkirk on Monday. Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies report a search warrant was executed at 81 Lincoln Ave., upper apartment. Officers from the Dunkirk Police Department ...