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Community Notebook October 22, 2026

TEA Party to welcome Borrello State Sen. George Borrello will be featured at the next TEA Party on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 1309 Norby Road. Also, the squeeze Gov. Kathy Hochul administration is putting on the Amish community over vaccinations will be discussed. Bills Boosters to hold Monday meeting The Southern Tier Bills Booster Club will hold a general membership meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. at the First Ward Falcon Club. Congregation to hear from Seekings on courage The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), at 222 Temple St. in Fredonia, holds a ...

County Dems push Nazzaro to replace DeJoy in District 9

Local/Region October 22, 2026

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 ...

Three north county libraries receive funding for caregiver programs

Local/Region October 22, 2026

CELORON - Three north county libraries will share a $40,000 state grant to implement the Capable and Connected Caregivers program. The announcement was made during the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library Association’s annual meeting held recently. More than 100 librarians, library staff ...

Jock running for Collins justice

Local/Region October 22, 2026

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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Area police October 22, 2026

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 ...