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Fredonia officially requests Flock camera removal

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

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 ...

Carlberg Farms holds ribbon cutting for new farm stand store

KIANTONE - Carlberg Farms used to be a small farm stand on the side of the road, and that farm stand has now grown into a store. The ribbon was cut on the store on Wednesday. Carlberg Farms is owned by Ginny and Eric Carlberg, and Ginny Carlberg said they and their family have been farming ...

County marks Lead Health Prevention Week

Chautauqua County is taking part in National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week with the theme “Step Up and Step Out.” County officials are asking county residents to learn about lead hazards, test homes for lead-based paint and get children tested for lead as well as take actions to address lead hazards and make homes safer. “Lead poisoning is preventable, and protecting children starts with knowing where lead hazards may be found,” said Lacey Wilson, county public health director. “We encourage families, landlords and community members to take a step up by learning about lead ...

National Holocaust Education Program coming to county

Teachers throughout Chautauqua County will have a unique opportunity this fall when Echoes & Reflections, a nationally recognized Holocaust education program, comes to Chautauqua Institution for a full-day professional development workshop. “This is an incredible opportunity for teachers in our county,” said Leigh-Anne Hendrick, program director of the Holocaust and Social Justice Education Program. “Echoes & Reflections brings together some of the best resources and expertise available in Holocaust education, and we are thrilled to be able to bring that experience directly to our ...