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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, ...

Final 2027 city budget presentations are tonight

With the deadline approaching at the end of the month for official approval from city council for the city’s 2027 budget, the final group of budget presentations from department heads are to be held before tonight’s work session. The final group of budget presentations include the assessor’s office, city clerk/treasurer, corporation counsel, IT, the mayor’s office, and the Fenton History Center. These budget presentations begin at 6 p.m. in the police training room on the fourth floor of city hall. The city council work session will be held following the presentations at 7:30 ...

City man facing federal indictment in drug ring

A Jamestown man has been indicted in drug distribution. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that a federal grand jury charged Dasai Bradberry, 24, with distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, using and maintaining a drug involved premises, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life. According to the indictment and a previously filed criminal complaint, on Aug. 4, 2025, the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and ...