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Westfield Fund seeks applications by April 1

The Westfield Fund is accepting applications for grants from charitable programs and organizations that serve the Westfield community. Grant applications should be submitted by April 1. Award decisions will be announced in June. Priority will be given to grant requests that demonstrate the following: — The potential impact and number of people who will benefit from the grant. — An innovative, efficient approach to serving community needs. —- Assistance for citizens whose needs are not being met by existing programs or services. — Cooperation with other agencies in the ...

Resource Center celebrates employee service

The Resource Center recently paid tribute to the dedication, commitment and contributions of long-term staff at its 41st Employee Service Recognition Luncheon. The event, held at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron, honored employees and board members who, during 2025, achieved ...

After court win, Mayville to demolish Sea Lion Drive property

MAYVILLE – Officials are once again moving forward to demolish a dilapidated house in the village. During the Mayville Village Board meeting, the board approved an asbestos survey for 199 Sea Lion Drive. Environmental Air Solutions, LLC of Fredonia was the low bidder on the project, ...

Previous candidates for Congress endorse Gies

The Aaron Gies for Congress campaign Wednesday announced endorsements from three former NY-23 Democratic nominees, Tracy Mitrano, Max Della Pia, and Tom Carle, marking a significant step forward in the race. Each has run districtwide campaigns, engaged voters across the region, and now comes together behind a shared direction for NY-23. “These are leaders who have spent years listening to people across NY-23—hearing their concerns, understanding their challenges, and stepping up to serve,” said Aaron Gies. “I’m honored to have their support as we build a campaign focused on ...

Trustees hear update on missing Lakewood man

LAKEWOOD - Village of Lakewood Trustees heard an update Monday about Daniel Scott Emerson. Emerson’s truck was found in Chautauqua Lake near the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Lakewood-Busti Police Chief Matthew Bentley said that the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department dive team located ...

SUNY discussion to feature water resources

The Brown Bag series will host Twan Leenders on “Protecting the Greater Chautauqua Region's Lands and Waters for Our Community.” The next session of the series is slated for Wednesday, April 1, at noon, in Williams Center Room S204-ABC at SUNY Fredonia. Leenders serves as Director of ...