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LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE - LAKEWOOD - Christina M. Estus, 49, of Jamestown was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance at 1:51 a.m. Friday after a Lakewood-Busti patrol officer pulled a vehicle over on Fairmount Avenue and Southwestern Drive. Assistance was provided by Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies, Ellicott police and the New York State Police, who charged Estus after an investigation. Estus was allegedly found with methamphetamine. Estus will be in Busti Town Court later. - Kevin L. Bellardo, 54, of Jamestown was charged with seventh-degree ...

County offering clinics for measles prevention

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The Chautauqua County Health Department is alerting residents that measles activity is occurring in parts of Western New York and neighboring states, including Ohio and Pennsylvania. It is encouraging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and their families. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes. The virus can remain infectious in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area, meaning people can be exposed without having direct contact with an infected ...

Gowanda delays action on electric buses

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GOWANDA — Now that New York State has delayed its electric school bus mandate by five years, Gowanda Central School District is holding off on a pilot program to begin its transition. The State delayed its requirement for 100% zero-emission bus purchases to 2032 and full fleet conversion ...

Community Notebook

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Chicken barbecue benefits pantries A chicken barbecue will be today at the D & F Plaza from 11:30 a.m. until sold out. It is sponsored by Forestville Chapter 247, Order of the Eastern Star, State of New York. Cost is $15 for a full dinner and $10 for a half chicken and roll with butter. Proceeds to benefit local food pantries in Forestville, Silver Creek, Fredonia and Dunkirk, as well as other local charities. Blood drive being held in Westfield WESTFIELD – With football season officially underway, the Community Blood Bank is calling all sports fans to help tackle blood ...

City to start process for water rate hike

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The city of Dunkirk is officially turning on the faucet for water rate changes. Introduction of a local law to raise the minimum base usage fee to $30, and the price per 1,000 gallons over the minimum to $5, is on the agenda of today’s Common Council meeting. The proposal is very similar to what was discussed at a Common Council Finance Committee meeting last week. The resolution introducing the law declares that its purpose is “to increase the amount of revenues received by the city for the water services which it provides, in order to more accurately reflect the cost of ...

County reports first measles case in more than 30 years

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The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting its first lab-confirmed measles case in a Chautauqua County resident in more than 30 years. The Health Department is working with the individual and appropriate health care partners to identify people who may have been exposed and provide ...