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Arkwright 2026 budget shows flat tax rate

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ARKWRIGHT — Even with all of the building projects in the town of Arkwright, the tax rate for its residents will not increase in 2026. Brian McAvoy held true to that promise when he presented the Town of Arkwright Budget at a recent Town Board meeting. The tax rate in Arkwright will stay ...

Jamestown woman facing federal meth charges

Area police

BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced last week that Micayla L. Blair, 23, of Jamestown, was charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Assistant U.S. ...

Area police

Area police

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — MAYVILLE — A Brocton man has been charged in a 2023 burglary. On Nov. 18, 2023, deputies were called to investigate a burglary that occurred in the village where a moped was stolen from a shed. Through an investigation deputies were able to ...

Mayville/Chautauqua comprehensive plan in final stages

Local/Region

After three years, a joint comprehensive plan for both the village of Mayville and town of Chautauqua is nearly complete. The Comprehensive Plan covers topics including economic viability, land use and development, community livability and housing, mobility and access, and more. The final ...

Point Gratiot trail has a name

Local/Region

Discovery Way at the Point was chosen as the winner of Revitalize Dunkirk’s contest to name its new trail at Point Gratiot Park. A committee of five Revitalize Dunkirk members considered all 41 entries and decided on Discovery Way at the Point. The person who submitted the entry has chosen ...

SKF improves margins, continues restructuring

Business

Adjusted operating margins have improved at SKF even before the company sees any effect from the layoff of 1,700 workers across its global footprint. SKF officials recently released the company’s third quarter financial results. Organic sales increased by 2% year-over-year, mainly driven ...