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Constructive criticism

Nearly a dozen residents attended the latest Town of Pomfret Zoning Board of Appeals meeting in opposition to the special use permit proposal submitted by Steve St. George to establish a concrete and asphalt recycling yard at a property he owns and operates. The proposed facility is listed ...

CHQ Transit may build bus wash station

The county’s public transportation program is looking to build a station where it can wash its own buses. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution to sell 112 Tiffany Ave., Jamestown, for the amount owed on it for back taxes, ...

Community Notebook

Rabies Vaccination Clinic Scheduled For Sept. 17 In Ripley RIPLEY - The Chautauqua County Health Department and town of Ripley will host a rabies vaccination clinic from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Ripley town highway building, 50 Ross St., Ripley. Animals must be pre-registered to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Pre-registration is required and should be submitted online by visiting HealthyCHQ.com/Rabies and view the calendar for upcoming clinics. There are a ...

Mayville Food Pantry adds some Saturday hours

MAYVILLE – The Mayville Food Pantry (St. Paul’s Episcopal Food Pantry), located at 99 S. Erie St. in Mayville in the Cheryl Steinbach Outreach Center, is adding some additional open hours. The first Saturday hours will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Additional days may be available depending on need, beginning in November. These additional hours are being offered to assist those families who, because of work obligations, are unable to come to the Pantry during the regular Pantry open hours. The regular Pantry open days and hours ...

District attorney sues for drug deal proceeds

Chautauqua County's District Attorney is asking the state Supreme Court to compel a man who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge in 2023 to turn over civil forfeiture money to the county. Schmidt filed a suit in state Supreme Court on Wednesday asking the court to require Draonn D. ...

Man charged in theft of funds from 3 schools including Bemus Point

A Rochester man is facing charges after allegedly stealing funds from three school districts, including Bemus Point. On Wednesday, New York State Police arrested Zacchary E. Weber, 49, following an investigation into the alleged theft of more than $810,000. The investigation began in September 2025 after the Sodus Central School District reported concerns involving funds administered by Health Economics Partners LLC (HEP), a company that administered medical and dental benefit accounts for organizations, including school districts. Weber serves as the company’s CEO and president. The ...