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Needless Deaths Cast Pall Over County

Four names appeared prominently on signs displayed in a small, emotional gathering this week: Thomas Douglas. Andrew Garner. Antonio Watts. Trevon Tripp. None of the victims can speak for themselves today. All were shot and killed in Chautauqua County over the last 14 years — with no one ...

Judge blocks Trump administration’s effort to eliminate Job Corps

A national news organization is reporting that a judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from moving ahead with an effort to eliminate the Job Corps, the largest U.S. job training program for low-income youth. According to Reuters, on Wednesday U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter ...

Residency requirement lifted for county attorneys

MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County is struggling to hire attorneys. Because of this, county lawmakers are making a change. During the recent county legislature meeting, legislators voted to waive the residency requirements for assistant attorney titles for them to live in Chautauqua County. ...

Busti Extends Moratoriums For Commercial Solar, BESS

LAKEWOOD – Busti Town Board members have extended three moratoriums. After conducting three separate open hearings prior to Monday’s board meeting, members moved to a regular meeting and voted unanimously to extend three existing moratoriums. The board passed Local Law No. 1, entitled, A ...

Pledge Fulfilled

LAKEWOOD - The Italian-American Charity Golf Association has fulfilled its $100,000 pledge to support The Star Hospice House. This year’s donation of $16,460 marks the completion of the organization’s commitment and the continuation of its partnership with Chautauqua Hospice & ...

Council Reports Successful Developers Forum

The developers forum held in the city at the end of April was met with a big success. During the latest city council work session and housing committee meeting, director of development Crystal Surdyk reported that the Developers Forum, which took place on April 30 at Wicked Warrens, had well ...