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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE – Patricia A. Bennice, 64, of Dunkirk was charged with DWI after police responded to a 'Check Well Being' call. Investigators say Bennice was found to be allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated. She was taken into custody and later released on an appearance ticket. – Madison A. Valvo, 21, of Forestville was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operator, uninspected motor vehicle, no front plate, DWI, and DWI Per Se. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the Village of Fredonia on Sunday morning around 3 a.m. and say that ...

Water grants announced for pair of entities

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Two area municipalities are part of nearly $500 million in grants for critical drinking water and sewer projects statewide. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the investments will help local governments modernize aging infrastructure, tackle legacy threats such as lead service lines and emerging contaminants, and lay the foundation for sustainable growth and economic development while creating good-paying jobs. The village of Westfield is to receive $5 million while the town of Randolph is in line for $4.5 million for water system improvements. “Investing in water ...

Sheridan, Dunkirk to close out highway pact

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SHERIDAN — Now that the town is no longer sharing Highway Department services with the Town of Dunkirk, two notable transactions will need to take place to close out the canceled agreement. Highway Superintendent Jeff Feinen said the town of Dunkirk owes Sheridan $24,674.98 for salt and ...

Tampio, Pelletter spar over sheriff’s pact

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HANOVER — Community leaders went at each other during a recent Town Board meeting when discussing a contract for enhanced police protection from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office in the Town of Hanover and the Village of Silver Creek. Village of Silver Creek Mayor Kathy Tampio ...

Pomfret eyes anti-Flock resolution

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The town of Pomfret is eying a resolution against Flock Safety cameras. Pomfret Town Board member Mike Lee is running for Chautauqua County Legislature and has made the cameras a central issue of his campaign, taking the populist position that the cameras are too intrusive and their data can ...

Silver Creek’s Battleson earns educator award

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Submitted Photos Rose Battleson, a Silver Creek Central School Instructional Coach, recently earned statewide recognition. Battleson, right, is pictured with Silver Creek Superintendent Dr. Katie Ralston. Silver Creek’s Rose Battleson, left, and Dr. Katie Ralston, right, are pictured with ...