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Busti approves 3 moratoriums tied to energy

LAKEWOOD - No one from the public was in attendance to air any comments - negative or positive - concerning three moratorium laws approved Monday by the Busti Town Board. In three separate public hearings, board members waited for comments by the public, and no one aired any. After hearing ...

All-American celebrations

Chautauqua County is getting ready to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4. There are several activities slated in different municipalities throughout the county. Here is a list: JAMESTOWN July 3 - The Jamestown Tarp Skunks baseball team plays the Olean Oilers at 7 p.m. ...

Council approves Neighborhood Watch effort

Interest has been growing in the city for the formation of Neighborhood Watch groups, but with the first official group in the city in a number of years being created in the Fulton Street neighborhood, the leader of that group is looking for more training and support from the city and police ...

Chautauqua Lake CS announces May Students of Month

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua Lake Central School officials recently recognized the school’s May Students of the Month, the final honorees of the 2025-26 school year. Seventh grader Hannah Fickenworth was recognized for her exceptional effort in the classroom and her positive impact on those ...

County making call for foster parents

MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is seeking compassionate individuals and families to become foster parents and help provide safe, supportive homes for children in our community. Through the Department’s Home Finding team, prospective foster parents receive guidance and support as they explore opening their hearts and homes to children who may not have their basic needs met or a safe place to call home. Foster parents play a critical role by providing temporary, stable, and nurturing care for children who are placed in foster care and ...

Westfield couple receives Footprints Award

John Hemmer looked on proudly as his wife, Marilyn, addressed a crowd of community leaders gathered at the Science Center at SUNY Fredonia Monday afternoon. The pride on his face was mirrored by the pride of those in the audience that know the couple best. “They are the good ones. They are as good as they come. If you say differently, you don’t know them well enough,” said Rick Mascaro, Executive Director and Founder of Lake Shore Center for the Arts. “They are wonderful, care-giving, time-giving, lovers of mankind. It’s all for real.” Every year, the Northern Chautauqua ...