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Spike in water violations reported

MAYVILLE – Water violations of businesses and organizations that operate on private wells in the county appear to be on the rise. During the recent Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting, it was reported there were 18 businesses that were fined for missing various deadlines on various water reports. Jessica Wuerstle with the county Health Department, said the increase may be due to a lab some businesses use. “There’s been a change in a local business. The lab that has been hired by a lot of facilities, there’s been a change of ownership of that lab,” she said. ...

Settlement secures Job Corps future in U.S.

The future of Job Corps, including the site in Chautauqua County, appears to be secure going forward. In a settlement agreement filed Monday, Aug.10 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Cabrera v. Department of Labor, the Trump administration agreed to rescind ...

Teachers worry about 7th-, 8th-graders at high school

A pair of Dunkirk Intermediate School educators expressed concerns recently that the children they teach are mixing with high schoolers too much. Marie Cameron and Tim Emerson spoke to the Dunkirk Board of Education at its August meeting. The district combined its intermediate and high ...

Carroll approves wind, BESS, data center moratoriums

Carroll Town Board members approved battery energy storage system, green hydrogen fuel, large wind energy conservation systems and data center construction and development moratoriums during their most recent meeting. The moratoriums were approved unanimously. Tim Burkett, town supervisor, said he is looking for town residents who have an understanding or are willing to learn more about the different energy sources so a committee can be formed to make suggestions to the board regarding future laws governing development of BESS, green hydrogen, large wind energy and data center ...

Hanover proclaims Aug. 31 Overdose Awareness Day

HANOVER — In recent years, the Town of Hanover has not shied away from proclaiming its support for causes near and dear to the hearts of its residents. The Town Board reaffirmed that stance at a recent meeting when it officially recognized Aug. 31, 2026 as Overdose Awareness Day. In doing so, the Town also offered its support for the Together We Can CHQ initiative titled “Keeping the Light On”. Additionally, the Town Hall will be illuminated with the color purple during the week of Aug. 25-31. The Town’s resolution stated, “The Town of Hanover encourages all residents, ...

Woman charged in assault on Jamestown officer

JAMESTOWN -- A 33-year-old Pennsylvania woman is facing second-degree assault charges after striking a Jamestown police officer. Jamestown Police report Eve A. Yea, 33, was additionally charged with obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. At approximately 2:34 a.m. ...