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Brocton to bill Lakeview Shock for sewer service

BROCTON — With the expiration of a sewer service contract between the Village of Brocton and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) pertaining to the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, things could have gotten very messy. Instead, the Village and DOCCS have found a solution, at least for the time being. Village Attorney Peter Clark stated that he and Rich Lewis, Waste Water Treatment Supervisor, reviewed the contract with DOCCS, which expired April 30. A provision in the contract stated that if the contract expired, the Village could bill ...

Bans on robot teachers introduced

The Salamanca Central City School District’s proposal to use an artificial intelligence-enabled humanoid robot in its STEAM classes is the last one three Democratic Party state senators want to see for a while. Sen. Shelley Mayer, D-White Plains and chairwoman of the Senate Education ...

Candidate Gies speaks to crowd in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN — Aaron Gies, Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, kicked off his districtwide 100 town hall tour in Jamestown on Thursday evening, drawing more than 125 residents to Prendergast Library, where it was standing room only. The strong turnout brought together residents from across Jamestown and the surrounding communities to hear directly from Gies, ask questions, and discuss the issues facing working families across the Southern Tier and Western New York. “This is what democracy is supposed to look like,” said Aaron Gies. ...

Sons of Legion donate to Historical Society

SINCLAIRVILLE — Members and guests gathered recently for the annual summer picnic in the Sinclairville Ballpark. President Sheryl Christy welcomed all to the gathering. A variety of picnic food was brought by the members to share. Everyone enjoyed a good meal. The blessing prior to the meal was given by Tyler Worden, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by treasurer John Sipos. The minutes of the previous meeting were given by secretary Evelyn Thorndike, and the financial report given by treasurer Sipos. The Valley Historical Society has scheduled the 27th annual history fair ...

Sales include future mental health collective facility

The price of a future mental health facility in the southern end of Chautauqua County has been revealed. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from May 22-29. The county does not provide transaction ...