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County Dems push Nazzaro to replace DeJoy in District 9

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The Jamestown and Chautauqua County Democratic Party committees are asking Charles Nazzaro, a former Chautauqua County legislator who retired in 2021, to replace Vince DeJoy as the county legislator representing District 9 residents in Jamestown. DeJoy, who submitted his resignation as the District 9 legislator on Thursday, Oct. 15, is moving to North Carolina where he has a new job. DeJoy’s name will remain on the ballot. Nazzaro will serve if DeJoy wins the election. “We were surprised by Vince DeJoy’s announcement,” said Marcia Westling Johnson, county Democratic Party ...

Jock running for Collins justice

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COLLINS — Sylvia L. Jock ("Beege"), a member of the Seneca Nation from the Cattaraugus Territory, is running for Collins Town Justice in this year’s election. Sylvia was first appointed to office as a Peacemaker Judge in November 2016 and then ran for the public office in November 2017 ...

County eyes earlier retirement for probation officers

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The Chautauqua County Legislature is eyeing a proposal which would allow some Probation Department employees to retire earlier than they do right now. Probation Department Director Gilbert Taylor met with members of the legislature’s Administrative Services Committee to discuss a ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - 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 around 3 a.m. Valvo was taken into custody and later released with an appearance ticket. - Cody A. Wood, 27, of Ripley was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment. Police responded to reports of an altercation on Monday evening where it was found that Wood allegedly damaged ...

Literacy Volunteers to bring mobile computer labs to county

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Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County will bring new mobile computer labs, digital skills training, and individualized technology support directly to communities throughout Chautauqua County through Rural Spark-Ed, a regional initiative led by Literacy West NY, Inc. Funded by a $644,230 grant awarded to Literacy West by New York State through Empire State Development’s ConnectALL division, Rural Spark-Ed is designed to make technology access and practical digital support more readily available in rural communities. Literacy West NY leads the initiative across Western New York, ...