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Westfield teacher honored by Daughters of the American Revolution

WESTFIELD - The New York State DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History for New York is Gregory Birner of Westfield Academy and Central School, nominated by the Jamestown Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Birner has dedicated 28 years to teaching American history and related ...

Sheffield woman charged with stealing from pharmacy

A Sheffield, Pa., woman faces six felony charges after allegedly stealing prescription drugs from the pharmacy where she was employed. Alyssa R. McDowell, 34, of Sheffield was charged with five counts of acquiring or obtaining possession of a controlled substance by misrepresentation, ...

Dunkirk residents express concerns about proposed city tax hike

DUNKIRK - Several Dunkirk residents complained and offered ideas about the proposed 2027 city budget, and its 11% tax increase, at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. Brian Meyer started with some suggestions. He proposed a 10% discount for people who pay property taxes early. City officials ...

Eight charged after drug raid Tuesday on Second Street

Eight city residents face charges after a search warrant was executed at a Second Street apartment on Tuesday. According to a Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office report, an investigation into narcotics activity at 741 E. Second St., Jamestown, resulted in a search warrant being executed at ...

Three north county libraries receive funding for caregiver programs

CELORON - Three north county libraries will share a $40,000 state grant to implement the Capable and Connected Caregivers program. The announcement was made during the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library Association’s annual meeting held recently. More than 100 librarians, library staff ...

Mayor cites law over in not naming officer

FREDONIA - Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson cited state law Monday in defending the anonymity of a police officer facing misconduct charges. “This board, and my office, as well as the police department, has been accused of covering things up and everything over the investigation of a police officer,” Ferguson said Monday at a Fredonia Board of Trustees workshop. “If you know anything about government, if you know anything about law, you understand that many of our employees are civil servants, as are police officers,” Ferguson continued. “Article 75 of the (New York state) ...