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Institution archivist to speak at Historical Society talk

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MAYVILLE – Jon Schmitz, a local historian and former Chautauqua Institution archivist, will speak during the Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s June talk, “Some Stories About Chautauqua.” The society’s programs are on the third Thursday of the month. The talks are in the ...

Councilman calls for city ‘communication’

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Only one council member was part of the city of Dunkirk mayor’s meeting with department heads last week. Mike Civiletto, who represents the Fourth Ward, showed up a little late and sat off to the side. Toward the end, he offered a statement. “I’m here to hold my hand out for you to ...

County team accepts award on Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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MAYVILLE — Chautauqua County leaders and community partners gathered Monday outside the Chautauqua County Courthouse to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. During the ...

Man tied to fentanyl sentenced 15 years for probation violation

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A Dunkirk man nabbed a number of times in the north county for having fentanyl has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison by Judge David W. Foley following a violation of probation hearing. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Tuesday that Dakota Cordell, 29, was placed on a five-year ...

Brocton man facing numerous charges in burglaries of Amish homes

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A Brocton man was arraigned Monday on a 35-count indictment handed down by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury involving burglaries at Amish residences. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 46-year-old Jarrett Sikes has charges that include 11 counts of second-degree burglary, nine counts ...

State planning to send more tax relief checks

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Nearly 3 million New Yorkers across the state will receive over $2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. STAR provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide. While some STAR recipients will receive their ...