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United Way surpasses $1.7M fundraising goal

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The United Way has reached its 2025 Campaign goal. With a special event to celebrate the wrap-up of yet another successful year of fundraising, organizers of the campaign took the time to commemorate all of the county residents, businesses, and organizers that came together to make achieving ...

Fredonia Superintendent responds to criticism on staffing

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Superintendent Dr. Brad Zilliox responded to a recent criticism in the opinion section of the OBSERVER at the district’s latest Board of Education meeting to reaffirm the district’s position on its staffing needs. Zilliox addressed how the district was deemed susceptible to fiscal stress ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Brandon J. Whitmore, 41, of Jamestown was charged Jan. 25 with aggravated driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, and other traffic violations. According to police, at about 5:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the snow at Falconer and ...

Olean man accused of attempting to have sex with a minor

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A Cattaraugus County man has been arrested for allegedly trying to have sex with a Chautauqua County minor. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the Criminal Investigation Division initiated an investigation into alleged sexual offenses in the southern end of the county. ...

IDA OKs assistance in redevelopment of former Irving Hospital

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A $42 million project to redevelop a former hospital in the town of Hanover is getting some financial assistance from the county with tax breaks. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, the Board of Directors unanimously approved a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes ...