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Pomfret gets more funds for merger study

TOP STORIES July 30, 2026

The town of Pomfret is getting additional funds from the county for a study to investigate options for shared services and mergers. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers approved a resolution to award Pomfret $25,000 from the county’s Government Reduction initiative. The money is not part of the county’s budget but rather will be coming from its reserve accounts. In September, County Executive PJ Wendel announced that he wanted $500,000 from the county reserves to create a government efficiency fund that would support local municipalities in ...

Jury convicts Matar of terrorist act in attack on Rushdie

Police seek assistance in locating missing city man

Area Police Reports

Area police July 29, 2026

ELLICOTT POLICE - Michael G. Newman, 45, of Falconer was charged with first-degree menacing with a weapon and second-degree harassment on July 21 after officers responded to a disorderly person. Newman was allegedly waving a hatchet around and pouring lighter fluid on the apartment floor threatening to burn the building down. Newman was charged and taken to the Chautauqua County Jail for a centralized arraignment. Newman will be in Ellicott Town Court later. - Jesse B. Pardue, 30, of Bemus Point was charged with fourth-degree attempted grand larceny and second-degree obstructing ...

Dunkirk Senior Center announces program schedule

Local/Region July 29, 2026

The Dunkirk Senior Center has planned a number of activities for the next three months. On Sunday, seniors will travel to the Erie Station Dinner Theatre for Chicago Speakeasy. The all-inclusive price is $99. Beginning Tuesday, the Office for the Aging will present nutrition classes on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. for four weeks. To register for the nutrition classes, call NY Connects at 716 753-4582 or email CCNYC@chqgov.com by Friday. There is line dancing every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. A phone and tablet class is planned for Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. Bunco game night is set for Aug. 24 ...