DUNKIRK — The salary of Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz remains at $54,500 in the city’s approved 2026 budget. Wdowiasz’s initial budget proposal in October included a $20,500 hike in the mayor’s salary line. Just days later, she changed course. “That was not actually a raise. I was ...

Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law 303-b, the Chautauqua County Legislature has designated January 2 through January 31, 2026, as the annual 30-day period during which landowners may submit requests to include predominantly viable agricultural land into an existing certified ...

FORESTVILLE — Imagine Forestville is ready to celebrate the new year with a longstanding tradition, and anyone is welcome to bundle up and hit the trail to join them. Imagine Forestville’s annual First Day Hike will be at the Forestville Hiking Trail, from 1 until 3 p.m. on New Year’s ...

The Jamestown community came together in a big way for the 13th annual Community Holiday Haul, raising $27,504 and collecting 24,446 pounds (12.25 tons) of non-perishable food to support St. Susan Center. The Holiday Haul surpassed its $25,000 fundraising goal. Monetary contributions will ...

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Wednesday that his landmark Energy Choice Act has officially passed out of the House Energy Subcommittee — a major victory for New Yorkers and a critical step toward blocking Governor Kathy Hochul’s natural gas ban in homes and businesses across the ...

As the Jamestown City Council prepares to hold their final voting session of the year tonight, among the items listed for approval under new business is a monetary donation from a local business. Jamestown Electroplating, located at 105 Water St., has donated $3,621 to the city for the ...