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City to host Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat Trail Oct. 24

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The city of Jamestown will host its fifth annual Riverwalk Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. The family-friendly event will take place along the Chadakoin River, with the trick-or-treat trail running from the Washington Street bridge to Panzarella Park between the two pedestrian bridges on both sides of the river. “We are excited to welcome families back for the fifth annual Riverwalk Trick or Treat Trail,” said Mayor Kimberly A. Ecklund. “This event has become a wonderful Halloween tradition in our community, and we look forward to another evening ...

Candidate fires up Dunkirk crowd during stop

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DUNKIRK - New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman packed the Conservation Club to capacity with supporters for a rally Monday. The Republican Party’s candidate to take over for Gov. Kathy Hochul made a Western New York swing Monday, also stopping in Buffalo and Niagara ...

Public water supply violations continue

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A number of businesses have again been cited for not sending required reports on time for their public water supplies. The county Health Department recently announced the following agreements to settle: Cassadaga ShurFine of Route 60, Cassadaga was fined $600 for failure to submit the June monthly operation records on time for their public water supply. This was their seventh missed report since January, 2025. The Bemus Point Golf Course & Tap House of Main Street, Bemus Point was fined $200 for failure to submit the May monthly operation records on time for their public water ...

Brocton trucking dispute is not yet resolved

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BROCTON — A dispute between Brocton residents and a limited liability company, Z&YY Trucking, is still ongoing. Legal counsel is involved on both sides of the dispute, as residents complain about the excessive noise, safety concerns, and impact of the company on property values, while the ...

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Apple Butter Festival Scheduled For Oct. 10 WESTFIELD - The West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, Westfield, will host its 12th annual Apple Butter Festival. On Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with old-fashioned kettle cooked apple butter available for a donation. There also will be more than 40 vendors offering various sale items including food vendors. The festival will take place rain or shine. All profits generated from the festival will be donated to the Brocton/ Portland Food Pantry, which is operated on the church grounds. Admission is free and everyone is ...

Lakewood approves stormwater project change order

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LAKEWOOD - A Chautauqua Lake stormwater improvement project is going to be more expensive than originally thought. The Lakewood Village Board approved a measure to change a grant order at a Sept. 28 meeting. As previously reported in an April 2026 edition of The Post-Journal, the trustees ...