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Paint CHQ effort targets events for Dunkirk, Bemus Point

Local/Region

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) is announcing several updates for Paint CHQ, Chautauqua County’s public art initiative that brings vibrant murals, creative placemaking, and cultural tourism to local communities. For 2026, Paint CHQ will be implementing two ...

United Arts Appeal accepting grant applications

Local/Region

The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA) is now accepting applications from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its 2026 Projects Pool Grants Program. Grants of up to $500 are available to quality arts programs and organizations as well as individual artists. Artistic ...

Sheridan site wins Empire State Development funding

Business

A Chautauqua County location has been selected for funding by Empire State Development under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York program. According to a news release issued Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is receiving $675,000 for a town of ...

First-degree murder charge added after last week’s city standoff

TOP STORIES

An additional charge of first-degree attempted murder has been placed on a Dunkirk man who was involved in a more than seven-hour standoff on March 24. Dunkirk Police Department on Tuesday announced the additional charge for Christopher Marcinkowski, 39, of 312 Franklin Ave., after he shot a ...

UPDATE: Boil order lifted for Fredonia water users

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The village of Fredonia’s boil order has been lifted. According to Chautauqua County, turbidity levels have fallen to safe levels and operations have returned to normal. Two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ...

Aspire acquires former WCA Home

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There is a new future for the former WCA Home in Fredonia. On Sunday afternoon, the WCA Home Board of Directors announced its cherished facility, which closed its doors during the pandemic, will be brought back to life as the new Northern Chautauqua County Headquarters for Aspire of WNY, a ...