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A Long Road: Organic Blooms Finally Blossoms In Mina

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It was a long, difficult journey, but Organic Blooms LLC, a new cannabis dispensary in Chautauqua County, held its grand opening this fall and the event could not have gone better. “It’s beyond amazing. Everyone has been so supportive, said co-owner Michelle Brumagin. “I’m definitely ...

Audit Finds City Deficit Larger Than Expected

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The city of Jamestown has spent more than it received in both the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years - with the city coming up further short in 2024 than originally anticipated. While not a surprise to City Council members, the numbers included in the audit presented during Monday’s council work ...

Power Issues Nearly Ended Company’s Move To Findley Lake

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The construction of a food distribution center in the Findley Lake area has been delayed due to issues with Niagara Grid. The issues nearly caused the project to be killed, but Chautauqua County is stepping up providing additional tax breaks, since the company has to spend additional funds ...

State ready to allow medical aid in dying

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A controversial medical aid in dying bill that is to be signed into law in early January by Gov. Kathy Hochul is being called a “moral failure” by state Republicans. On Wednesday, Hochul announced an agreement with the Legislature on the act. She said her decision to make the option ...

Jamestown Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes

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A Jamestown man already serving time in state prison has been charged with the alleged sexual assault of two girls under the age of 11. ' In May 2025 the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division began an investigation into alleged sexual abuse. Devein A. Denson, ...

‘Diversity’ Part Of New State Energy Plan

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With an eye on 2040, the State Energy Planning Board voted unanimously to approve a State Energy Plan, which is based on findings from more than a year-long assessment of current systems and future energy needs that will guide the energy-related decision making. Its objectives include ...