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Dunkirk Man, Commander Participates In N.Y. City Parade

A Dunkirk native, who serves as commander of the American Legion of New York state, participated in the largest veterans parade in the nation. John R. Miga led the New York Legion contingency in the Veterans Day gala event that marched on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Nov. 11. Dressed in his ...

Portland Solar Project Construction To Begin Soon

Two solar projects that have been planned for the town of Portland for more than three years should soon begin construction. Back in 2022, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency approved a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes agreement for a 7.5 megawatt solar project that would be divided ...

Freezing Festivities

FALCONER – The Village of Falconer Christmas Association has been hard at work finishing up the scheduled events and associate plans for the 2025 winter season. The association currently has five events planned for around the village, with other additional possibilities being considered ...

Public Hearing On Budget To Be Held Before Council Work Session

With the city of Jamestown’s budget scheduled for approval at the end of the month, a public hearing on the budget is set to be held before tonight’s work session. The public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of the city municipal building, ...

Randolph Cafeteria Manager Retiring After Decades Of Service

RANDOLPH – The Randolph Central School District will be losing the cafeteria manager to retirement, after 24 years of service to the district. Lori Benson will be retiring from this position at the end of the 2025 year, with the retirement taking effect as of Dec. 29. Members of the school ...

Holiday Approaching

This year’s Jamestown Christmas Tree made its way Friday from the Messina family’s lot on Sampson Street to City Hall on Friday. The tree is a 40-foot tall Douglas fir tree. Crews from the City’s Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department, along with assistance from the ...