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County Dems push Nazzaro to replace DeJoy in District 9

The Jamestown and Chautauqua County Democratic Party committees are asking Charles Nazzaro, a former Chautauqua County legislator who retired in 2021, to replace Vince DeJoy as the county legislator representing District 9 residents in Jamestown. DeJoy, who submitted his resignation as the District 9 legislator on Thursday, Oct. 15, is moving to North Carolina where he has a new job. DeJoy’s name will remain on the ballot. Nazzaro will serve if DeJoy wins the election. “We were surprised by Vince DeJoy’s announcement,” said Marcia Westling Johnson, county Democratic Party ...

Jock running for Collins justice

COLLINS — Sylvia L. Jock ("Beege"), a member of the Seneca Nation from the Cattaraugus Territory, is running for Collins Town Justice in this year’s election. Sylvia was first appointed to office as a Peacemaker Judge in November 2016 and then ran for the public office in November 2017 ...

Arkwright approves tax exception for veterans

ARKWRIGHT — Back in July, when the Town of Arkwright first discussed the idea of offering a tax exemption to veterans, Supervisor Brian McAvoy called it “the right thing to do.” A couple months later, his fellow Board members took action to share that sentiment. The Town of Arkwright ...

Three north county libraries receive funding for caregiver programs

CELORON - Three north county libraries will share a $40,000 state grant to implement the Capable and Connected Caregivers program. The announcement was made during the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library Association’s annual meeting held recently. More than 100 librarians, library staff ...

Literacy Volunteers to bring mobile computer labs to county

Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County will bring new mobile computer labs, digital skills training, and individualized technology support directly to communities throughout Chautauqua County through Rural Spark-Ed, a regional initiative led by Literacy West NY, Inc. Funded by a $644,230 grant awarded to Literacy West by New York State through Empire State Development’s ConnectALL division, Rural Spark-Ed is designed to make technology access and practical digital support more readily available in rural communities. Literacy West NY leads the initiative across Western New York, ...

Dog Wellness Day planned for Saturday

School-aged youth and their families are invited to join Chautauqua County 4-H for Dog Wellness Day, a fun and educational event focused on canine health, behavior, nutrition, and training. The free program will take place on Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the JCC Carnahan Center ...