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Pomfret OKs highway consolidation study

TOP STORIES August 18, 2026

The push for consolidation of local municipalities moved ahead slightly at the Pomfret Town Board’s most recent meeting. The town board approved a contract with the Center for Governmental Research, aka CGR, for a study on consolidating local highway departments. Pomfret Town supervisor Dan Pacos said the town was designated lead agency for the study. Pacos mentioned that another study on a wider consolidation of municipal operations is upcoming. CGR will analyze the operations of four municipalities: Pomfret, the town of Dunkirk, the city of Dunkirk, and the village of Fredonia. ...

Woman charged after 2-year-old found walking on Route 394

Latest news August 17, 2026

CHAUTAUQUA -- A Westfield woman is facing charges after a 2-year-old was seen without supervision walking on Route 394. Around noon Monday, deputies responded to the incident. Through an investigation it was found that Julie L. Kelsey, 32, of 6484 Portage St., did not provide appropriate ...

Wisconsin edges Missouri with walk-off win at BRWS

Latest news August 17, 2026

JAMESTOWN — In the bottom of the sixth inning of Game 11 at the Babe Ruth 13-year-old World Series, Janesville, Wisconsin’s Eli Mosley had an opportunity to become the insurance run his team needed in the bottom of the sixth inning leading Southeast, Missouri 1-0. However, Mosley was ...

Atlantic Shore shuts down Bethel 12-0 at BRWS

Latest news August 17, 2026

JAMESTOWN — Atlantic Shore, New Jersey’s RJ Scattone gave up three singles in the first inning against Bethel, Connecticut to load the bases in the first inning of Game 9 at the Babe Ruth 13-year-old World Series. A fly ball to left field got the Middle Atlantic Region Champions out of ...

Schumer, Gillibrand seek relief for county's grape farmers

Latest news August 17, 2026

PORTLAND — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer came to Chautauqua County on Monday to take a stand with local grape farmers after they were dealt what he called a “heartless and cruel” blow from a major beverage producer that pulled its support earlier this year. Refresco canceled contracts with ...

Cherry Creek residence destroyed in early morning fire

Latest news August 17, 2026

CHERRY CREEK --- An investigation into a blaze early Monday at a residence is underway. After midnight on Monday, multiple fire departments were dispatched to 6630 Main St. for the reported structure fire. Around 12:50 a.m., the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team responded to assist in ...