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Cassadaga fields concerns on water quality

CASSADAGA — In 2025, the Village of Cassadaga was cited by the Chautauqua County Health Department for reporting violations regarding the annual drinking water quality report. A resident addressed the Village Board with a letter detailing concerns listed in the report. Among the issues highlighted by the resident were missed deadlines and shortcomings regarding monitoring data of the presence of contaminants such as manganese and iron, among others. A chlorine monitoring report also failed to be submitted on time. In the interest of administrative accountability and public ...

Aspire, WCA Home make transfer official

FREDONIA - Aspire of WNY and the WCA Home Board of Directors have announced the official finalization of the WCA Home transfer. On Aug. 20, the historic property was officially closed and transferred to Aspire of WNY as a gift. The WCA Home, which closed its doors early in 2023, will now ...

Blaze destroys JMI facility in Falconer

FALCONER – An investigation is continuing into an industrial fire Friday afternoon. Dark gray smoke darkened the sky over the village on Friday as firefighters fought a fire at JMI’s 1946 New York Ave., concrete facility, that began around 1:26 p.m. An hour later, the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team was requested to the scene for an origin and cause fire investigation. No injuries were reported, although the building appears to be a complete loss. JMI is the largest, family owned producer of ready-mix concrete in Chautauqua County. Firefighters from at least Falconer ...

Americold gets tax break, agrees to help fund road repair

A newly constructed freezer plant in Dunkirk is getting some financial assistance as it refinances its mortgage. In exchange, the company has agreed to help fund repairs to a local road. Back in 2021, Americold Freezer, LLC was approved for a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes agreement by the ...

Step Forward

HANOVER — A major step forward was taken on Thursday afternoon for healthcare across northern Chautauqua County and the Cattaraugus Reservation. After more than a year of planning, jumping through hoops, and renovating a vacant hospital, the doors finally opened at New York Medical Center in ...

Pet Expo includes Subaru Loves Pets Adoption, Rescue Village

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is proud to present CCHS Pet Expo ’26. Sponsors are Supportive Divorce Solutions and Happy Hounds Hotel & Day Spa. “Their commitment to community and animal welfare helps ensure this event continues to grow in impact and reach,” Humane Society officials said in a news release. At the center of this year’s expo is the Subaru Loves Pets Adoption & Rescue Village, supported by Subaru Loves Pets, Shults Subaru, and The Shults Auto Group. This hub brings together shelters and rescues from across Western New York and northwestern ...