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Falconer Dunkin’ Donuts On Hold

A planned Dunkin’ Donuts in Falconer is on hold. During a recent Falconer Village Board meeting, Paul Capitano, Falconer code enforcement officer, told board members that a remodel permit for the restaurant, which is to be located in the former M&T Bank branch at 20 W. Main St., is on hold while the project secures financing. The M&T Bank location closed on June 10, 2021, with the property sold to Bapa 20 W. Main St. RE LLC of Horseheads for $325,000 in October 2024. Members of the Falconer Planning Board had several questions about the project during a May 2025 meeting, including ...

City Eyes Reroofing Fee Cut

Permit fees for reroofing projects in the city should soon cost less. During both Monday’s Housing Committee and overall City Council work session, lowering the permit fees for reroofing was discussed, due to the fact that City Development Director Crystal Surdyk said after reevaluating some of the city’s permit fees, these specific costs seemed high. Surdyk discussed with the housing committee that permit fees were reevaluated after former building and zoning code officer Larry Scalise retired, and current officer Kenny Garcia took over the role. She said Garcia is looking at ...

Comedian Brings ‘First Farewell Tour’ To City

The Chautauqua Lake Men of Integrity want to see guys take their girls out on a date, whether they’re newly dating or been together for 40 years. They’ve set up the entertainment. Comedian Jeff Allen will be performing at the Reg Lenna on Friday, May 15. Allen likes the idea and believes ...

Man Tied To Westfield Shooting Facing New Charge

A Westfield man, who is being held on $1 million bail after allegedly trying to murder a woman in March in the village, is facing an additional charge. On Monday, an investigation was conducted by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division. It was found that Jahmaul W. Johnson, 53, did contact an individual who had a valid stay away order of protection against him. Johnson was charged with second-degree criminal contempt and will answer the charges out of the Town of Chautauqua Court. Johnson was already facing second-degree attempted murder, multiple ...

Pace With Vibrancy: Panama Class Of 2028 Planning Memorial Day Color Run

PANAMA — It is set to be a colorful Memorial Day at Panama Central School as the class of 2028 prepares to host a 5K Color Run and Walk, with proceeds to go towards St Susan Center. The Color Run begins at 8:30 a.m. on Memorial Day, with an 8 a.m. check in, in conjunction with the ...

SWCS Grad Joins Warner Bros. Pictures Group

Michael Ireland, a 1995 graduate of Southwestern Central School, has joined Warner Bros. Pictures Group as president of production. The news was announced by the company in February, with Ireland starting the new position in March. In an email posted by thewrap.com in February, Jesse Ehrman, ...