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County law office relocation costs increase

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By GREGORY BACON gbacon@observertoday.com MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County’s planned relocation of its law office is going to cost more than originally anticipated. During the recent county legislature meeting, lawmakers approved a resolution to spend an additional $78,855 for build out ...

Veterans Day tradition endures in Gowanda

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GOWANDA — Dozens of area veterans gathered at Gowanda Elementary School on Friday for an appreciation ceremony ahead of Veterans Day. Students and staff — many dressed in red, white and blue — united in the gym in a show of patriotism to recognize military veterans ahead of the federal ...

Johnson Estate Winery honors veterans through program

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WESTFIELD – Johnson Estate Winery, New York’s oldest estate winery, announced today the launch of its annual Veterans Appreciation Month for November, offering military personnel special discounts and a continued commitment to charity. The program honors the winery's founder, a decorated ...

Veterans Day keeps evolving

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The day begins for those who wore the uniform of this country with a series of elevens. At 11 a.m. on the 11th of November, which is the 11th month of the year, veterans will gather at different places to celebrate their prior service. With the joy that they came home, and that the war they ...

Ellington judge resigns following DWI investigation

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ELLINGTON — Ellington Town Judge Reid L Johnson has resigned from his position following an investigation from the state Commission of Judicial Conduct following a 2024 drunk driving incident. According to a news release from the commission dated Nov. 4, Johnson was charged in September ...

Weiser touts ‘signs of progress’ on finances

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Councilman-at-large Nick Weiser offered a procedural update on the city of Dunkirk’s 2026 budget talks Thursday. Weiser spoke during a speedy Common Council meeting. The session lasted just 15 minutes and saw zero comments from anyone in the audience. “I want to begin by thanking each ...