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Residents appeal court decision allowing Dewittville condos

Residents of the Point Chautauqua area are appealing a July state Supreme Court ruling denying the residents' attempt to stop a new condominium project near Dewittville. The notice of appeal was filed in the state Supreme Court on August 4. The case will now proceed to the Fourth Department ...

Boedo Foundation Family Picnic is Aug. 29

SILVER CREEK — For the fifth year in a row, Silver Creek and its neighboring communities will soon come together for a day of fun to support one of the area’s most impactful charities. The Michael Boedo Community Foundation’s fifth annual Family Picnic fundraiser is set for Saturday, ...

Community Notebook

Veterans 4 Christ meet Saturday BROCTON — This Saturday, Veterans 4 Christ will offer a free brunch to veterans, active-duty military and family. This brunch will begin at 10 a.m. at Tri-Church Parish. Most of the brunch items are homemade. Don't forget the Paula Donuts. There is not a speaker on Saturday so please take the opportunity to reconnect with friends and meet new people. The last Monday of August is Tacos Buffet at Westfield American Legion in Westfield. The hours are 4:30 to 6:30 pm. There is a suggested $4 donation for 3 trips to the buffet. Please stop by! Veterans ...

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, ...

County worker charged in theft of benefits

A Jamestown woman, who is a Chautauqua County employee, is facing numerous charges after allegedly stealing benefits from some of the clients she serves. It was announced Wednesday that a 23-count indictment has been handed down by Chautauqua County Grand Jury against 38-year-old Amber ...

Annual Jamestown Cruise-In returns Friday

JAMESTOWN — The streets of downtown Jamestown will once again come alive with the sights and sounds of classic automobiles as the 33rd Annual Jamestown Cruise-In returns on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Hosted by My Chautauqua and Wicked Warren's, the Cruise-In has become one of the region's premier automotive events, attracting hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks and custom vehicles while drawing thousands of spectators from across Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. Admission is free for spectators. In addition to classic vehicles, the event also ...