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Tobacco business, grocery store found guilty of violations

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A judge has found a south county business guilty of violating a state law for selling tobacco products as well as a north county grocery store for submitting some required water reports late or not at all. During the recent Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting, it was announced that Smoke Town located at 631 Newland Ave., Jamestown had requested to go before the Hon. Betsy Steger, the designated board of health hearing officer. The business was accused of selling an illegal flavored vapor product to an individual under the age of 21. According to the court documents, no one ...

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A white coat ceremony was recently held to celebrate the graduates of the UPMC Chautauqua Medical Laboratory Science Program. Graduates received a Certificate of Completion allowing them to complete their Bachelor of Science degree at their respective universities. “Holding our ...

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County Sheriff To Speak At TEA Party Patriots Meeting On Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m., at 1309 Norby Road, the general meeting of the TEA Party Patriots will feature Sheriff Jim Quattrone discussing consolidation ideas, rules of the road for mini bikes and electric bikes and cooperation with ICE in light of Governor Kathy Hochul’s mandate, as well as other questions from the audience. Dr. John Diamond will cover the voting records of local representatives and how people can stay informed about it. The meeting will also give time for local issues with audience input over ...

Limits on AI in real estate photos introduced

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A state lawmaker wants to warn house hunters that the photos they see on a realtor’s website may be altered to make the home look better than it actually is. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-New York City, has introduced legislation (A.11635) that would amend the real property law, in ...

Safe Streets For All presented to Planning Commission

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Over the recent months the city has been in the process of working on a Safe Streets For All project, designed to decrease the amount of serious and fatal accidents in the city. This is an ongoing process, and at the most recent Planning Commission meeting that process was presented by city planner, Jason Kulaszewski. Kulaszewski’s presentation outlined the Safe Streets For All process and its focus on reducing serious and fatal accidents on the city’s transportation network. “By making the streets safer for people and vehicles through improved street design, safer speeds, and ...

Pet Expo expands vendor experience

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The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Pet Expo ’26, presented by Supportive Divorce Solutions and Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa, returns to the Northwest Arena on Oct. 17. The event has more than 40 vendors already registered and more being welcomed, the lineup will include opportunities for shopping, hands‑on demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with local businesses, organizations and artisans. Vendors interested in joining the event can register now at Chqhumane.org. The expo features a strong mix of pet‑centered businesses offering treats, toys, enrichment ...