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Oil spill enters Allegheny River near Warren, DEP cites six violations

 Approximately one barrel of crude oil entered the Allegheny River on Thursday after a valve on an oil tanker truck was accidentally left open while collecting oil from a storage tank at the City of Warren Department of Public Works garage. According to a statement from City Manager Mike ...

Pomfret switch boosts Dunkirk water revenues

Dunkirk is thirsty for more revenue, and a significant switchover of Pomfret town water customers will moisten its parched lips. Homes and businesses in Pomfret east and south of the Routes 20 and 60 roundabout were switched over to the North County Water District, and taken off Fredonia’s ...

County OKs proposal regarding e-bike education

MAYVILLE – All 17 high schools in the county, as well as the three BOCES sites are being directed by county officials to hold one hour this spring to educate students about the laws and rules surrounding electric bicycles and electric scooters. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution requesting a law enforcement education program for high school students. The resolution was modified at the legislature meeting to include BOCES’ three locations in Ashville, Fredonia and Cassadaga. The resolution notes there are many ...

Panama discusses potential Ralph C Wilson Jr. grant

PANAMA — Panama officials are considering asking the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation for outdoor recreation funding. Kyle Rhoades, Panama Village Board member, recently attended an information session for areas interested in applying for a grant from the foundation for areas involved in ...

Explaining the differences between HMO, PPO plans

Question: My friend has a $0 premium HMO, and I have a PPO plan. I pay a premium for my plan. Our copays are similar, so what are the differences? Answer: In talking about insurance products, it is a lot like talking about cars. Every car has a different price, with different options, ...