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Legislature taps reserves to cover safety net costs

MAYVILLE – County lawmakers are once again using its reserves to cover a major shortfall in safety net costs. During the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, officials approved a resolution that moves $2,130,000 from its unassigned fund balance to the Safety Net account. According to the county’s website, safety net assistance is for individuals who are not eligible for other assistance programs. It is a state- and local-funded program for: Single adults; childless couples; children living with a caretaker other than a parent; families of persons abusing drugs or alcohol; ...

Former Randoph postal employee gets probation in mail theft

A former Randolph postal employee has been sentenced to two years' probation. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that Melissa Olson, 47, who was convicted of theft of mail by postal employee, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. Olson was hired by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 2023 as a rural carrier associate assigned to the Randolph Post Office. Between April and May 2023, Olson opened a stamped, first-class mail envelope that had been entrusted to her for delivery and removed a Visa gift card from the envelope. Olson also admitted that ...

Special meeting is Saturday to discuss Village Casino roof project

BEMUS POINT - The Bemus Point Village Board will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday to discuss a bond issue to replace the Village Casino roof. Items on the agenda for Saturday’s meeting include: - Resolution 56 — Retain Municipal Solutions Inc. for financial advisory ...

Langworthy re-elected, but his role will change

Rep. Nick Langworthy will remain the 23rd Congressional representative in Congress, though he will be taking on a different role in the House minority when the new Congress is seated in January. Langworthy defeated Aaron Gies of Olean, 59.4% to 39.15%, with Langworthy receiving 181,807 of ...

Strong Spine Chiropractic Opens Business In New Location

The Strong Spine Chiropractic has moved from its former Harrison Street location to a new office at 7 Rugby Place. The move allows the husband and wife owned business to expand both customer and building wise as their business continues to grow. Strong Spine Chiropractic is owned by Kevin ...