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Lakewood Takes First Steps In Updating Zoning Code

LAKEWOOD - At the request of the Lakewood Zoning Board of Appeals, the board of trustees have agreed to look into updating the village’s zoning code. In a letter from ZBA Chairman Gary Segrue, trustees have been asked to update heights of accessory structures. “Currently, the code ...

Grousing Democrats Failing To Find Direction

Fifteen years ago, Chautauqua County’s political landscape was vastly different. Though Republicans were in control of many of the important local seats, they were far from dominant. At that time, Democrats had representation in the Assembly from longtime North Harmony resident William ...

Tough Turtle

Terry and Darla Phelps gave the Findley Lake Fire Department a turtle — and it may save lives. The Phelps’ donated a Turtle Fire System, which is designed to combat car fires, especially in EV vehicles, but has many other specialized uses in firefighting. The fire system is a small ...

Village Water Vote To Be September 10

Fredonia’s water decision day is set. The Board of Trustees agreed Wednesday to set a special meeting for 6 p.m. Sept. 10 to discuss and vote on the village’s water service future. The board previously approved a State Environmental Quality Review of shutting down the Fredonia treatment ...

Festive Fundraiser

MAYVILLE – Chautauqua Rails to Trails will present the 2025 Mayville Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16, on the grounds of the Big Inlet Brewing facility near Mayville. There will be a special “Sunday Sessions – Bluegrass Edition” on Sunday, Aug. 17. Proceeds from the event will ...

Closed Forestville Church Continues Fight, Plans Mass

FORESTVILLE — St. Rose of Lima is not giving up in its battle to remain open in the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. “We are trying to save our church,” said Theresa “Tammy” Green of Silver Creek, who is the procurator for the location. “We have already been closed but through the ...