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Investigation underway after body found on Ripley beach

RIPLEY --- Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the town. On Thursday at 9 a.m., the office responded to the area of Brockway Road and Barden Road for a report of a found human body. The body had washed up on a beach behind a nearby residence ...

Residents appeal court decision allowing Dewittville condos

Residents of the Point Chautauqua area are appealing a July state Supreme Court ruling denying the residents' attempt to stop a new condominium project near Dewittville. The notice of appeal was filed in the state Supreme Court on August 4. The case will now proceed to the Fourth Department ...

Bryan Bigelow appointed to fill rest of year as Ward 2 representative

The city’s Ward 2 once again has a representative, filling out the rest of this year before a special election set for November, following the passing of former representative Tony Dolce a few weeks ago. Bryan Bigelow was officially appointed into the Ward 2 seat, temporarily, until the ...

World Cup purchases boost NFI Group revenues

A strong second quarter - in part due to World Cup-related sales - boosted NFI Group revenues by 18.6% in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year. The company recently announced that deliveries in the second quarter increased 14.5% to 1,232 equivalent units and along with revenues ...

Lakewood asks for county EMS to staff Ashville ambulance 24/7

LAKEWOOD - The Lakewood Village Board is asking Chautauqua County to expand staffing on a county EMS ambulance to better serve the village. During its most recent meeting, the board unanimously approved a resolution asking the county to expand staffing so that Ambulance A-73 could be used ...