BEMUS POINT – With Easter right around the corner each community is preparing for the fun activities and egg hunts for the kids, and Bemus Point is no exception. The village’s Easter Egg Hunt will be returning once again, hosted thanks to the collaborative efforts of numerous local ...

LAKEWOOD - Trustees recently approved bringing back the Lakewood Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market for 2026. Taryn Wilson will serve as the Market Manager. “The Lakewood Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is a cornerstone of the summer season in the village, returning for the 2026 summer ...

DUNKIRK — An additional charge of first-degree attempted murder has been placed on a Dunkirk man who was involved in a more than seven-hour standoff on March 24. Dunkirk Police Department on Tuesday announced the additional charge for Christopher Marcinkowski, 39, of 312 Franklin Ave., ...

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is updating its Paint CHQ program. For 2026, Paint CHQ will be implementing two mural projects, one in Dunkirk at the Coburn Block at 123 Central Ave., and another in Bemus Point, on the Bemus Point Village Hall, 13 Alburtus Ave. The ...

Dr. Christopher Colburn of Spectrum Eyecare has been appointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul to the College Council of the SUNY College of Optometry. The appointment recognizes Colburn’s professional leadership, community involvement, commitment to patient care, research endeavors, and contributions ...

ARKWRIGHT — The Town of Sheridan is not alone in pushing back against comments from Pomfret Supervisor Dan Pacos regarding consolidation. Town of Arkwright Supervisor Brian McAvoy reiterated his stance that the Arkwright Highway Department is not going away. “To be clear, the Arkwright ...