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Two charged following drug investigation in Westfield

WESTFIELD – Two people have been arrested following a two-month long investigation into narcotics activity. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, on Sept. 24 a search warrant was executed by members of the Sheriff’s SWAT team making entrance at 43 Wood St., Westfield. ...

SUNY showcases program expansion and momentum

Administrators last week announced the expansion of Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The expansion means that 250 students at SUNY Fredonia will receive important resources to help them gain and maintain academic momentum so they can ...

Frewsburg Terminates Maintenance Supervisor

FREWSBURG - The Frewsburg Central School District’s maintenance supervisor has been relieved of his job. At a special Sept. 26 meeting, after an executive session, the school board took action to terminate John McLaughlin from his position effective Sept. 25. In the very brief meeting, ...

Ripley talks recyclables, budget

Town of Ripley board members, at their regular meeting this month adopted a local law requiring the separation of recyclable and reusable materials from other forms of trash. The law is intended to conform with the direction from the New York State Legislature that each municipality adopt ...

Maine man dies after river accident had county connections

A Maine man who died after an accident on the Niagara River had connections to northern Chautauqua County. On Saturday, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office announced it was investigating after a man fatally fell off a sailboat into the water. At approximately 12:20 a.m. Saturday, deputies ...

Land Bank acquires Arkwright Grange Hall

ARKWRIGHT — The new Town Hall/Community Center project has garnered most of the attention in the Town of Arkwright in recent months, but Supervisor Brian McAvoy gave residents an update on one of the former gathering spots at the latest meeting. The Chautauqua County Land Bank has acquired ...