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Senator wants to extend Superfund to radiological contamination sites

The state Senate’s minority leader wants to include radiological hot spots in Niagara and Erie counties in the Superfund program. DEC and EPA assessment teams continue to inspect potential radiological hot spots in Niagara and Erie counties. Western New York was a hub for the ...

Panama continues discussion on BESS moratorium

PANAMA — Panama officials are continuing to research a possible moratorium on battery energy storage facilities in the village. In July, board members began a discussion on whether or not the village would want to place a moratorium on battery storage and wind facilities. The mayor and ...

Lakewood man facing rape, forcible touching charges

PORTLAND -- A Lakewood man is facing rape charges, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department reported on Tuesday. On July 18, an investigation was conducted by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division. Through investigation, it was found that Alex Rosage, 29, ...

Dawson Metal celebrates 80th anniversary

Eighty years ago, Dawson Metal began when two men in a boat on Chautauqua Lake in 1946 decided they wanted to start their own business. Recently, David Dawson, current third-generation family owner and president of Dawson Metal, reflected back on both the business’s history and future as ...

Up To The Challenge

For many in the Jamestown community, Eric Herman is a familiar face. Whether he's serving as captain of the Jamestown Fire Department, organizing community events like Community Through Hockey, or encouraging others to be their best, Herman has built a reputation for service, resilience, ...

Salvation Army Anew Center to host healthy relationships conference

What does it take to build healthier relationships in today’s world? The Salvation Army Anew Center is looking to help people do just that with their upcoming Healthier Relationship Conference to be held at Jamestown Community College later this month. The theme for the conference is “Beyond Bias: Building Healthy Relationships Through Understanding”. It will be held on Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration can be found on Event Brite, and sign ins begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Carnahan Center. “We want to educate people about how they can be in a healthy relationship,” ...