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Sherman expects increases in sewer rates

SHERMAN - At their meeting on Aug. 12, Village of Sherman Board of Trustees learned that sewer rates in the village are expected to increase 3% to 3.3% each year, in keeping with inflation. Department of Public Works Director Jay Irwin and Village Mayor Colleen Meeder met with a team from CHA Solutions recently to discuss financial forecasting, based on current rates, inflationary factors and timelines for building and equipment repairs and replacement. The estimate of 3% to 3.3% is part of the Asset Management Program which is required by the state and federal government, who have ...

Chapel Care

A gift to the WCA Foundation from the Anne Marie Valone Trust has helped create a renewed place of peace, prayer, and reflection for patients, families, and staff at UPMC Chautauqua. The hospital chapel renovation was formally recognized during a blessing ceremony led by Father Paul Cygan ...

District Attorney grilled on Fredonia Flock cameras

Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt vigorously defended his office’s use of Flock Safety cameras in Fredonia. The village residents who jammed the Fredonia Board of Trustees room to hear him speak Monday were not impressed. Schmidt said the cameras help catch criminals and ...

Area Police Reports

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - MAYVILLE - Heather R. Coon, 33, of Mayville was charged with third-degree criminal mischief at 1:03 p.m. Monday after deputies responded to an address in the town of Chautauqua for a report of an altercation. Coon allegedly damaged the property of another person valued at more than $250. Coon was taken to the Sheriff's Office for processing before being taken to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignment.

City residents ask for memorial to Tony Dolce

The loss of former councilman Tony Dolce in July was felt across the city, and a few city residents have approached the City Council during Monday’s voting session about the possibility of naming something after him. Fulton Street resident Paul Wolff approached the council during ...

Cool Addition

BEMUS POINT — As the major renovations continue on Bemus Point’s historic Hotel Lenhart, one such renovation includes a custom “eco-loop” system for air conditioning. According to a recent Facebook post, the Hotel Lenhart is set to have a system that will bring “modern comfort to ...