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WACS hears partnership, project update

By DAVID PRENATT editorial@westfieldrepublican.com WESTFIELD – At their recent monthly meeting, Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education members learned the district has entered a partnership with a group that identifies, supports and guides children and their families with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. WACS Superintendent Ryan Sikorski told board members that the partnership is with Children's Single Point of Access, or C-SPOA, through the Department of Mental Hygiene in Chautauqua County. "Members of our administrative and related service team have ...

Sea Grant offers resources on flooding

New York Sea Grant is issuing a reminder to residents in New York's Great Lakes region about information resources they can use to document flood impacts and to recover after a flood event. Anyone can download the MyCoast app or use the MyCoast website (mycoast.org/ny) to upload and view photos of the impact of localized flooding and storm impact on property and in communities. Photo tips: In some instances, it may be necessary to take multiple images to capture a majority of the waterline at your property. If possible, take a wide shot to include your home or business within the ...

Post observes Memorial Day

Fredonia Memorial Post 59 of The American Legion held Memorial Day observances in several locations this year. Services were held at the Legion post, Concord Estates, Fredonia Place, and at the Veterans Memorial in Barker Common. The members of the post were joined by Mayor Mike Ferguson and ...

Jamestown man charged after drug raid Friday

An investigation into narcotics activity in the city of Jamestown led to investigators executing a search warrant at 33 Ellicott St. that led to the arrest of one individual. Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and the city of Jamestown Police Department ...

Silver Creek Kiwanis charity golf tournament June 19

On Friday, June 19, the Silver Creek Kiwanis Club will be holding its 31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament. It will be at Shorewood Country Club. The day includes golf, a tee gift, a continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, a buffet dinner, and prizes. Check-in is from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. Golf begins at 8:45 a.m. The format is a four-person scramble. For the past 89 years, the Kiwanis club has worked hard to support the children in the communities of Silver Creek, Sheridan, Forestville, Irving, and the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Its work is funded solely through fundraisers ...

State adds limits to ammunition

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED DUE TO A VAGUE SENTENCE IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH In a largely party line vote, the state Assembly has passed legislation that would ban the sale of firearm ammunition if a person is legally unable to purchase a gun. The 89-45 vote on Thursday included many Republicans voting against the legislation, including Assemblymen Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo. The legislation (A.7983) is sponsored by Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz, D-Bronx. A version of similar legislation (S.9750) passed the state Senate in 2024. The current version ...