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Power grid operator calls for diverse investment

The state Independent System Operator is continuing to call for an “all-of-the-above” investment in new power generation in New York state in its Power Trends 2026 report. The report, which examines the forces shaping the electric grid and electricity markets, comes less than two weeks after the state Legislature voted to delay deadlines for the state’s transition to an all-electric power grid amid rising electric rates statewide and concerns the state couldn’t meet its electrification timelines. The report details how electrification of the building and transportation ...

Step Up for Autism adds color, set for Thursday

The Resource Center will host the annual Step Up for Autism on Thursday and this year’s event promises to be the most colorful. Organizers have created a “color run” for this year’s main activity. Participants will have the option of walking or running along a 3-mile route through Celoron. Along the way, they’ll pass stations where they can walk through a mist of powdered paint tossed into the air by volunteers. Folks who prefer to take part in the event without getting covered in paint can opt to bypass the paint stations. For those who want to be part of the fun but ...

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 ...