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County OKs law regarding motorists and bicycles, pedestrians

There are three counties in the state that require motorized vehicles to leave a minimum of three feet when passing non-motorists. Chautauqua County will now be the fourth. During the recent legislature meeting, county lawmakers voted 16-1 to approve a local law requiring operators of ...

Panama village officials try to clear up merger petition confusion

PANAMA — The petition period is currently open for the Clymer, Sherman, Panama Central Schools merger process, and with that period, designated people are traveling around each of the districts to get signatures for community support of the process continuing. With that, some confusion has come as well with some Panama residents, and Mayor William Schneider is looking to help clear up some of that confusion. At the Village Board’s September meeting, Schneider said he has received some phone calls from residents who expressed some confusion and concerns about people going door to ...

Pomfret Zoning discusses cannabis retail store

A cannabis retail store could soon be setting up shop in the town of Pomfret. While no final decision was made at the latest Pomfret Zoning Board meeting, the board will discuss the application further with the intent of issuing a decision in the near future. Two representatives attended ...

Economic silver linings evident near Labor Day

Over the last three months, despite a slightly higher jobless rate in July at 4.6%, there is reason for optimism when it comes to the Chautauqua County economy. In the weekend before the Labor Day holiday, it appears major projects that bolster the region are working out. Last week, area ...

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Falconer Village Board Meets Sept. 8 FALCONER — The Falconer Village Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the Fire Exempts Hall, 3 Coleson Drive, Falconer. The public is welcome to attend. Prescott DAR Chapter Holds Picnic At Founder’s Grave Site FREDONIA - The Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual ‘Picnic in the Cemetery with Founder, Jennie Prescott’ at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Fredonia with eight members gathered at the grave of Jennie Prescott. The group brought lawn chairs and had ...

45th annual Labor Day Festival coming up Sunday

Labor Day weekend is coming up this weekend, and with the long weekend comes the annual Labor Day Festival tradition, done in partnership between the city and Collaborative Children’s Solutions. This year’s festival marks the 45th year of the festival, and is set for Sunday, Sept. 6, from noon until dark at Bergman Park. Main stage events include: Magic with Nick Mambretti at 12:30 p.m., Pearl City Jazz from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., George Ritzer Presentation Robert Dando at 4 p.m., the Johnny Bauer Band from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Porcelain Busdrivers from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Other ...