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BPU approves district heat, solid waste rate hikes

Top stories October 29, 2026

There is no projected increase in water rates coming for Jamestown BPU customers in 2027. BPU board members were recently updated on proposed 2027 budgets for the water and electric divisions at the BPU. Kevin Karr, finance and customs account manager, presented the budgets to the board, beginning with the water district. Some goals for the water district in the next year are to expand the customer base, control costs, and begin the Cassadaga capital project. Concerns include a decrease of water consumption, financing the Cassadaga project and other new equipment or equipment repair ...

Clarion Hotel may rebrand as a Comfort Inn

Local News October 29, 2026

The owners of the Clarion Hotel in Dunkirk are looking to remodel and rebrand the facility. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, Attorney Richard Morrisroe was in attendance on behalf of his client Gurmail Singh with Dunkirk Resort Properties, LLC, which owns ...

Rand eyes Serta building for expansion; will keep Allen Street building as well

Fredonia officially requests Flock camera removal

Local News October 29, 2026

FREDONIA - The Fredonia Board of Trustees has officially called for the removal of Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras from the community. The board voted 4-1 Monday on the resolution requesting that the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office remove the cameras. “While I ...

Faulkner running for County Legislature in District 13

Local News October 29, 2026

Andrew Faulkner is running for District 13 of the Chautauqua County Legislature. Faulkner has represented Ward 6 on the Jamestown City Council for the past five years. During his time on the council, he has focused on addressing neighborhood concerns, improving quality of life, investing in the city’s housing stock and making local government more responsive to residents. His work has included supporting programs that help senior citizens make home improvements and assist homeowners with roof repairs, sewer lateral repairs and water line replacements. These investments help residents ...