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Early voting begins Saturday for Primary Day

Registered Democrats in Chautauqua County are eligible to participate in an upcoming primary for both a state and federal office, while registered Republicans have a single local primary and that is in Kiantone. June 23 is Primary Day in New York state. For registered Democrats, they will be asked to select candidates for the office of State Comptroller and Representative in Congress for the 23rd District. For registered Republicans, those who live in the town of Kiantone are asked to select the candidate for town clerk. The deadline for anyone not registered to vote in the ...

Public to get first glance of C/S/P Study Tuesday

CLYMER - The merger feasibility study for Clymer, Sherman and Panama Central Schools has finished, and is set to be presented in a joint board meeting on Tuesday. Clymer Central School’s Board of Education discussed the upcoming Joint Board of Education meeting between the three schools ...

Inmate convicted in felony assaults, contraband in Lakeview incident

An inmate tied to an incident in February 2024 where he barricaded himself inside his cell, attacked and cut two officers with a sharp piece of plastic from a toilet brush has been convicted. Late Thursday afternoon, a Chautauqua County jury convicted Windsor Coleman, 36, formerly of ...

‘Michael’ coming to Fredonia Opera House

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. Starring Michael Jackson’s ...

Legislature passes AI reporting requirement

Businesses with more than 50 employees may have to file annual reports with the state on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and business practices. Both houses of the state Legislature approved legislation (S.8706/A.9581) during the end-of-session rush of votes last week. ...

Village praises recent work by DPW

CASSADAGA — The Village Board made resolutions authorizing the purchase of materials to correct an issue on Park Avenue at its latest meeting, as well as a payment for street sweeping services in the village. Trustee Danna DuBois commended Bob Frank Jr. and his father, Bob Frank Sr., who is helping with the DPW part-time, for their work in recent weeks. The Board and several residents have spoken publicly about how much the condition of the village has improved since Bob Frank Jr. took over as the new DPW Superintendent. “I want to thank (Frank Jr.) for the excellent work he and ...