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Mortgage tax revenue up, especially in cities

It appears home sales are not slowing down in Chautauqua County. During the county legislature meeting, lawmakers approved $860,447 be sent to various towns, villages and cities which was collected from the county’s 1.25% mortgage tax. The tax is collected on any new or refinanced ...

Man killed in motorcycle mishap had county connections

In the midst of Memorial Day celebrations, a 20-year-old man who was admired and well-liked in his hometown of Harborcreek, Pa., as well as his workplace in French Creek, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. On the afternoon of May 25, Tyler R. Storicks died after an SUV crossed ...

State gas tax holiday proposed

Legislation that would implement a gas tax holiday has been introduced in the state Legislature - though it may be too late to pass in this week’s end-of-session rush. Assemblyman Keith Brown, R-Commack, had legislation (A.11489) introduced in the Rules Committee on his behalf late last ...

Registration accepted for new Family Service program

Family Service of the Chautauqua Region is launching a new program aimed at supporting young adults with high-functioning autism or other developmental disabilities who are transitioning to independent living, as well as providing resources for their caregivers. The program, Life Launch: ...

Genover seeks ‘outcomes’ at retired sites

NRG Energy Inc.’s era in Dunkirk and northern Chautauqua County has come to an end after a more than a quarter-century partnership that began in 1999. It was in June of that year when the company purchased the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. station. As part of that same deal, it also purchased ...