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Man killed in motorcycle mishap had county connections

In the midst of Memorial Day celebrations, a 20-year-old man who was admired and well-liked in his hometown of Harborcreek, Pa., as well as his workplace in French Creek, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. On the afternoon of May 25, Tyler R. Storicks died after an SUV crossed ...

Mortgage tax revenue up, especially in cities

It appears home sales are not slowing down in Chautauqua County. During the county legislature meeting, lawmakers approved $860,447 be sent to various towns, villages and cities which was collected from the county’s 1.25% mortgage tax. The tax is collected on any new or refinanced ...

UCAN to host fundraising gala Saturday

With a lot of work ongoing for UCAN City Mission, specifically on their women with children’s shelter, UCAN is set to host a gala on the first Saturday in June for both fundraising and awareness. Executive Director Bruce Baehr said that the UCAN board decided to host a gala as it has ...

Genover seeks ‘outcomes’ at retired sites

NRG Energy Inc.’s era in Dunkirk and northern Chautauqua County has come to an end after a more than a quarter-century partnership that began in 1999. It was in June of that year when the company purchased the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. station. As part of that same deal, it also purchased ...

Registration accepted for new Family Service program

Family Service of the Chautauqua Region is launching a new program aimed at supporting young adults with high-functioning autism or other developmental disabilities who are transitioning to independent living, as well as providing resources for their caregivers. The program, Life Launch: ...

City woman charged after alleged stabbing, robbery

A Jamestown woman faces charges after allegedly stabbing another person and robbing them Monday night. Jamestown police report Brionna S. Bush, 26, of Jamestown was charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon at ...