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APPA honors retired BPU GM

BOSTON, Mass. - David L. Leathers, recently retired Jamestown BPU general manager, received the Alan H. Richardson Statesmanship Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference held recently in Boston. The award honors public power leaders who work to achieve ...

Pieces of history

WESTFIELD – In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Westfield Time Capsule Memento Acceptance boxes are now available at the Eason Hall main hallway, Westfield Academy & Central School, and the Patterson Library during their normal business hours. Memento contributions will be ...

When to adjust on Medicare coverage

Question; I have a new serious medical diagnosis, and some related procedures scheduled. Should I be adjusting my Medicare insurance coverage? Answer; When individuals are enrolled in Medicare Part A & B, they are very protected. Original Medicare and the insurance products that accompany i, ...

Legislature’s July meeting to be held at Jackson Center

The Chautauqua County Legislature will be going on a field trip of sorts. During the June meeting, lawmakers approved a resolution to move their next monthly meeting from Mayville to the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown. County Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon, R-Ellery, said during a committee meeting that he received a letter from Kristan McMahon, the executive director of the Jackson Center. She asked if the legislature would be willing to hold its July meeting in their building. Chagnon read the letter to the committee. “The Robert H. Jackson Center this year is ...

Coalition to participate in Rural Welcoming Initiative Cohort

The New Neighbors Coalition at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church was selected as one of the participants in the Welcoming America Rural Welcoming Initiative 2026 Cohort, alongside 17 other organizations in rural areas across the country. Since 2020, the Rural Welcoming Initiative has supported ...

Area Police Reports

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — HANOVER --- An incident early Friday with a weapon has led to charges. Around 12:01 a.m., members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to an altercation. Through an investigation it was found that 38-year-old Jamar Fountain or Irving to have intentionally placed a person of reasonable fear of serious physical injury by displaying a deadly weapon. Fountain was located a short time later and taken into custody on second-degree harassment and second-degree menacing charges. He was transported to the Chautauqua County Jail ...