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‘Uplifting’ Laurel Memorial Run Celebrates 29th Year

With cheers from onlookers standing at the corner of Lake Shore Drive and Brigham Road, amplified by the honking of horns in support from cars pulled off to the side of the road, a group of runners passed School 5 and crossed the street to arrive at the Dunkirk Resource Center on Friday ...

Conduit Ministries Sees Increase In Meals; Starts Summer Youth Program

As Conduit Ministries kicks off its summer program for kids who may need meals now that school is out, the church has also seen an increase in the amount of regular meals it serves. Conduit Ministries typically operates a food truck in Brooklyn Square on Sunday afternoons for those in need of ...

Words And Whiskers

CLYMER — There is a new furry face to be found among the bookshelves at the Clymer-French Creek Free Library. The library has officially introduced a library cat to the library, opening for the first time with the cat on Wednesday, July 16. The Clymer-French Creek Free Library is located at ...

Bemus Point VFD To Replace Aging Boat

BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Village Board has approved the initial steps for the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department to replace its rescue boat. This new vessel will replace the one currently used by the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department, enhancing its capabilities for emergency ...

Barometer Indicates Pressure On Fewer Taxpayers

Diverse Chautauqua County appears to be in a bit of a conundrum during a summer season that continues to impress. As festivals and events fill the calendar across the region, there is no denying the enthusiasm and community spirit. Within the last seven days, highly attended events have ...

Endangered Bats Add Strike To Sherman Effort

An endangered species, along with vacation schedules of grant administrators, will cause temporary delays in the start of the Upper Basins Stormwater Project, Sherman village officials learned recently. Sherman Mayor Colleen Meeder explained construction within drainage area 1 will be ...