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Holy Apostles Parish appeal of sex abuse assessment upheld

In the past year, Holy Apostles Parish has seen its closure and, more recently, its assessment to help pay for the Diocese of Buffalo’s $150 million settlement with child sex abuse survivors overturned by the Dicastery for Clergy. The Save Holy Apostles Parish group announced via Facebook ...

Holding Steady

Issues involving the homeless being housed at an Ellicott Hotel aren't letting up. The issue was discussed by Ellicott Town Board members during their regular meeting earlier this month. Police Chief Dan Ingrao said police responses to the hotel were the same in July as it had been in the ...

Modified Agreement

Southwestern and Frewsburg shared eight combined sports teams in 2025-26. This year, they’ll make it an even 10. The districts’ school boards have approved the additional sharing of modified boys soccer and modified football teams. Practices and games will be hosted at Southwestern. ...

County official proposes law to help safety of bicyclists, others

On July 9, 78-year-old Mary Husted, who resided in the town of Chautauqua, was riding her bicycle on Chautauqua-Stedman Road around 1 p.m. when she was struck by a vehicle and died. One county official is proposing legislation that he believes would better protect bicyclists and other ...

Weed fight

BEMUS POINT – Although this year was a pretty good year, there continues to be weed problems in Chautauqua Lake, with various studies looking for a long-term solution. On Tuesday, the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance held a public information session where they invited ...

City woman charged again with endangering welfare of children

A Jamestown woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of children for the second time this year. At 7:30 p.m. Monday, city police officers responded to a home on the city’s north side for a reported domestic incident. Serina L. Penhollow, 35, of Jamestown was charged after officers found the home had a quantity of rotten food, accumulated trash built up, animal feces and a plethora of bugs. Penhollow was charged and taken to the city jail until she could be arraigned. The children were placed in the care of a relative and CPS was notified. Penhollow was also charged on ...