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Leading a charge: Forum stokes nuclear power interest

FREDONIA — Many of Northern Chautauqua County’s elected leaders are clearly intrigued by the possibility of a nuclear power plant in Dunkirk. One of the politicians convened a panel of nuclear industry players and advocates for a presentation Tuesday at SUNY Fredonia. State Sen. George ...

Council approves Neighborhood Watch effort

Interest has been growing in the city for the formation of Neighborhood Watch groups, but with the first official group in the city in a number of years being created in the Fulton Street neighborhood, the leader of that group is looking for more training and support from the city and police ...

All-American celebrations

Chautauqua County is getting ready to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4. There are several activities slated in different municipalities throughout the county. Here is a list: JAMESTOWN July 3 - The Jamestown Tarp Skunks baseball team plays the Olean Oilers at 7 p.m. ...

BPU fiber project reaches ‘milestone’

A “huge milestone” is being reached on the Board of Public Utilities’ Fiber project, as BPU General Manager Kris Sellstrom has reported to the BPU during their June meeting that the make ready work for the project was set to be completed during the week of the meeting, the last full week ...

Busti approves 3 moratoriums tied to energy

LAKEWOOD - No one from the public was in attendance to air any comments - negative or positive - concerning three moratorium laws approved Monday by the Busti Town Board. In three separate public hearings, board members waited for comments by the public, and no one aired any. After hearing ...

Blistering temps take toll on state grid

Scorching temperatures and high humidity are taking a toll on the state's grid. With extreme heat affecting New York and temperatures expected to remain high through the week, consumer demand on the electric system is rising as homes and businesses rely more heavily on air conditioning. High ...