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CCPEG awards 13 economic development project grants

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has announced the awardees of its 2026 Economic Growth Fund (EGF) program. The program was created to support economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment throughout Chautauqua County, consistent with the County’s economic development strategic plan. This year, 13 different projects will receive a total of $217,500 in grant support from CCPEG, which is levering total investments of more than $8.4 million throughout the county. Projects that received funding this year are ...

Westfield digs in for $23.5M capital project

"This is anything but small," said Westfield Academy and Central School Senior Addison Lendt. "This work is the beginning of a transformation, right here where we stand." Lendt, who served as the first Board of Education student ex-officio member at WACS delivered her comments at the ...

Ripley reading event is ‘Island’ adventure

RIPLEY --- If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be stranded on a tropical island, just ask any student from Ripley Central School, and they will tell you. The entire school, from pre-K to Grade 6, as well as faculty members were given copies of the book “Nim's Island” by Wendy ...

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set for Saturday

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set for Saturday By simply leaving non-perishable food items at mailboxes on Saturday, Chautauqua County residents can help fill local food pantries. Coordinated each year by United Way and the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger is the ...

Three charged after drug raid

A search warrant executed at a Jamestown apartment Friday has resulted in charges against three city residents. Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the Jamestown Police Department and the Ellicott Police Department executed the warrant at 17 Norwood Ave., ...

Westfield celebrates Arbor Day

Westfield recently celebrated its fourth consecutive year as a Tree City as noted by the Arbor Day Foundation. Westfield’s Tree Board members, consisting of George Holt, Stephanie Blount, Wendy Gollnitz-Santilli, Andrew Thompson, Don McCord, and Jerry LaPort, were joined by Department of ...