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Langworthy introduces hydropower legislation

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-23, and Rep. Kim Schrier, D-08, recently introduced the Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures (FLOWS) Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the federal permitting process for hydropower projects by eliminating unnecessary regulatory burdens, streamlining approvals for routine maintenance, and supporting the next generation of American water energy technologies. Hydropower is America's oldest source of renewable electricity and remains a critical component of the nation's energy portfolio, providing reliable, affordable electricity while ...

Lifeguards honored for help in bicycle-car accident

WESTFIELD – Two lifeguards have been honored by the local police for their assistance in a bicycle accident. On July 30, around noon the Westfield Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and a child bicyclist on Union Street in the village. Prior to ...

Up in the sky

These photos, submitted by Ron Shisler and Sandra Shisler, show the solar eclipse that could be seen near the Dunkirk waterfront. The photos were taken around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.

State leaders highlight region’s farmers’ markets

Last week, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, Sen. George Borrello, Assemblyman Paul Bologna, and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joined representatives from nonprofit Field & Fork Network at the North Tonawanda City Market to discuss the importance of farmers markets, fresh food, and the ability to stretch SNAP benefits on locally grown produce. The Double Up Food Bucks NY program, administered by Field & Fork Network, receives $2 million annually from the New York State budget in addition to federal grants and is designed to help extend SNAP/EBT benefits by matching, ...

United Way annual meeting focuses on ‘impact’

The impact made by United Way of Chautauqua County was discussed and on display in print during the organization’s recent Annual Meeting, held last month at Moon Brook Country Club. While a time for donors, board members, community partners and volunteers to gather in support of UWCHQ and ...

4-H projects headed to State Fair

Volunteer evaluators working with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County's 4-H program evaluated over 1,200 4-H Creative Crafts, Ceramics, Conservation, Foods, Horticulture, STEM, Sewing Projects, and other non-animal exhibits. Youth throughout Chautauqua County have been working for months, and in some cases, years to create true works of art. From photography to woodworking youth projects will be displayed in the 4-H Building during the 2026 Chautauqua County Fair. 4-H youth are 8-19 years with varying experience levels. Cloverbuds (youth ages 5-7) are not "judged" and ...