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Hochul signs Electric Landscaping Equipment Rebate Program bill

A 10-year state rebate program for commercial landscapers who purchase electric-powered landscaping equipment has been approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The state Assembly passed A.2657A by a 99-42 vote during this year’s legislative session with Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and ...

City to dedicate Riverwalk bike path in honor of Tony Dolce

The Greater Jamestown Riverwalk bike path will now serve as part of the legacy of longtime City Councilman Anthony Dolce. The city will rename the path in Dolce’s memory during a public ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 3:30 p.m. The community is invited to join Dolce’s family, friends, ...

Kennedy Library hosts photography exhibit

The Kennedy Free Library recently hosted a photography exhibit featuring the work of local photographer Don Armstrong. Armstrong was on hand to answer questions, share stories and discuss his passion for photography with community members. Armstrong is pictured with Dawn Swanson, Kennedy Free ...

In troubled waters, border partners keep focus of lakes

No one could have predicted two years ago that two of Western New York’s treasured resources would become part of a political grudge that is part of strained international relations. When President Donald Trump issued the executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America in late August, ...

First Lutheran Church welcomes new pastoral leader in transition

The Jamestown First Lutheran Church welcomes the Rev. Gail Swanson as its new pastoral leader in transition Sunday, Oct. 4, at its 9 and 11 a.m. services. Swanson was raised in East Aurora and has a bachelor of music education degree from the State University at Fredonia. In graduate ...

History of Chautauqua County Fair presented

FREDONIA - The history of the Chautauqua County Fair was presented to a large audience at the Fredonia Opera House recently by David Wilson. Wilson has been associated with the fair for 40 years and also served as president of the fair. The first Chautauqua County Fair was more than 200 ...