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Elimination of commission tabled until October

The city’s Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission will live on a little longer - though how much longer is up for discussion. The establishment of a local law that would abolish the city’s Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission came before the City Council’s Public ...

GOP lawmakers want crimes involving children to be bail eligible

A pair of Republicans are proposing making any crime involving a child bail-eligible under the state’s bail laws. Joe DeStefano, R-Medford, and Sen. Dean Murray, R-Patchogue, have proposed legislation (A.11713/S.10679) that would amend the state Criminal Procedure Law to include ...

Truck dealership gets tax assistance in expansion

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has agreed to assist a south county heavy truck dealership and repair company expand through a tax break. During the county IDA meeting, the Board of Directors approved a resolution to give a sales tax exemption to EVIN, LLC which is the ...

Wreaths Across America looking for volunteers

Wreaths Across America is asking local residents, businesses and community organizations to support its annual wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Lakeview Cemetery. The event's goal is to ensure that every one of the 1,200 U.S. service members resting in the cemetery’s Soldier’s Circle is remembered and honored with a veteran's wreath. Those interested can sponsor a wreath. Individual wreath sponsorships are $17. To sponsor a wreath for Soldier's Circle, visit the official sponsorship page at wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/43949/Overview/?relatedId=0. Volunteers are ...

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Reservations Accepted For Audubon Enchanted Forest The Audubon Community Nature Center is accepting registration for its Enchanted Forest being held starting at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3. Starting at 6 p.m., walks go out every 10 minutes and last about 40 minutes. The last walk starts at 8 p.m. After the walk, there is a campfire and live music with snacks and drinks available to purchase. Inside the Nature Center building will be crafts, live animals, and exhibits to explore. Admission is $14 for adults, $10.50 for Nature Center members and children ages 3-15, and free for ...

VFW Post 8647 hosts golf tournament to benefit Mayville Food Pantry

Lake Chautauqua Memorial VFW Post 8647 sponsored its annual golf tournament to benefit the Mayville Food Pantry recently. The tournament began 27 years ago when former post commander Donald Skellie and his wife, Bonnie, organized the first golf event. Skellie passed away several years ago but the event continues to be held each year. VFW Auxiliary members Doug Johnson and Shannon Larson were co-chairs. Larson was a key volunteer and organizer of the event. The rain held off with 116 golfers playing the Chautauqua Lake Course. Proceeds of $6,500 will be divided between the Mayville ...