BECC Electric teamed up with 11 apprentices from the IBEW Local 106 to install LED light fixtures at the East Town of Dunkirk Fire Department. Phil Binkiwitz, representing BECC Electric, Jim Ganey, 3rd assistant chief, and Dean Roe, president of local 106, helped make the effort happen.
WESTFIELD — The Chautauqua County Historical Society (CCHS) and Patterson Library have announced the schedule for the second half of their 2026 Fireside Lecture Series, a free public program that highlights the rich history of Chautauqua County and Western New York. Launched earlier this year, the Fireside Lecture Series was developed through a partnership between the two organizations to provide engaging presentations on local and regional history. The inaugural season has already featured lectures on Chautauqua County's role in America's 250th anniversary, the history of the Grange ...
Every year, people with disabilities in Chautauqua County make tremendous strides in their quest to lead productive, meaningful lives. And every day, they are supported in their efforts by a wide segment of the community that appreciates and values the contributions those with disabilities can make. To recognize the efforts of people with disabilities and those who support them, The Resource Center holds a celebration to pay tribute to this deserving group by presenting the Ability Awareness Awards. The public is invited to nominate people with disabilities whom they know, or people ...
Carroll Town Board members approved battery energy storage system, green hydrogen fuel, large wind energy conservation systems and data center construction and development moratoriums during their most recent meeting. The moratoriums were approved unanimously. Tim Burkett, town supervisor, said he is looking for town residents who have an understanding or are willing to learn more about the different energy sources so a committee can be formed to make suggestions to the board regarding future laws governing development of BESS, green hydrogen, large wind energy and data center ...
Louise Scofield Wiggers and Linda Pratt Page will never forget the summer of 1957. Now, thanks to a new historic marker recently installed outside the Yorker Museum in Sherman, everyone else can enjoy their shared memories too. What was so memorable? Picking cherries. “As a 12 ...
MAYVILLE – Water violations of businesses and organizations that operate on private wells in the county appear to be on the rise. During the recent Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting, it was reported there were 18 businesses that were fined for missing various deadlines on various water reports. Jessica Wuerstle with the county Health Department, said the increase may be due to a lab some businesses use. “There’s been a change in a local business. The lab that has been hired by a lot of facilities, there’s been a change of ownership of that lab,” she said. ...
