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Ribbon-cutting celebrates new Cassadaga kayak rental business

Submitted Photo The Chamber of Commerce recently held a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cassadaga Hook and Paddle. The ribbon-cutting took place on Cassadaga Lakes! Owned and operated by Nathan and Laura Pownall, Cassadaga Hook and Paddle offers residents and visitors a wonderful way ...

Former Lakeview Shock inmate sentenced in attack

A former inmate of the correctional facility in Brocton has been sentenced after being found guilty of attacking multiple corrections officers. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Friday that 37-year-old Windsor Coleman, formerly of Massapequa, NY was sentenced in Chautauqua County Court on Sept. 23 to an indeterminate state prison sentence of 20 years to life, following his convictions in June after a jury trial in which Coleman was found guilty of four counts of second-degree assault committed against correction officers while Coleman and two counts of ...

Kennedy man charged with rape

A Kennedy man has been charged on multiple rape charges following a secret indictment. According to Chautauqua County Assistant District Attorney Mike Pisko, Major Sterns was indicted on three counts of first-degree rape and three counts of third-degree rape following a court appearance Aug. ...

Only drastic measures can transform struggling cities

Maybe it is time for Dunkirk’s elected leaders to revisit a survey taken last winter regarding a financial future for the cash-strapped municipality. That poll, commissioned by state Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, found that of 178 city residents questioned, 68% ...

Community Notebook

Chautauqua County Legislators Marcus Buchanan and Bob Bankoski have announced they are willing to help city residents facing hardships for brush pickup in Dunkirk. Those who need assistance should email robert.bankoski@chq.gov Volunteers sought for Point work Revitalize Dunkirk will be putting mulch on Discovery Way at the Point on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed. Apple Butter Festival set for Oct. 10 WESTFIELD — The West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 East Route 20, will be hosting its 12th Annual Apple Butter Festival. On Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to ...

‘Tony’ showing at Fredonia Opera House

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the biopic “Tony” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa) ...