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Challengers need to spice up insipid races

As the month of July melts into the sunset, August begins to turn up the heat when it comes to this campaign season. In both Pennsylvania and New York, it appears incumbents are in complete control with the election 95 days away. Republican gubernatorial challenger Bruce Blakeman is hoping ...

Waves of prosperity

The Lake Erie shoreline of Western New York has quietly become one of the region's greatest economic and recreational success stories. Thanks to decades of conservation efforts that have restored water quality and strengthened fish populations, Lake Erie now boasts one of North America's ...

Suicide Prevention Alliance announces events

The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County invites community members to come together for a series of events this August and September that promote hope, connection, wellness, and suicide prevention awareness. Whether attending, volunteering, riding, golfing, walking, or running, every participant helps strengthen the Alliance's mission to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and support individuals and families affected by suicide. Community members are encouraged to register early, invite friends and family, form fundraising teams, and volunteer to help make these events ...

Ripley beach stairs closed, need repairs

RIPLEY — The Ripley beach stairs will be closed until further notice, Town of Ripley board members learned at their meeting this month. Councilman Phil Chimera reported that the stairway had been closed and a No Trespassing sign had been put in place due to a number of problems. He went on to explain that the stairs had experienced vandalism and then a tree blew down in a windstorm and fell on the stairs. "We're not sure what we are going to do at this point," Chimera said. "We have to wait until we have everyone together to make a decision." Chimera chaired the meeting because ...

ISO calls for new generation, upgrades

The state Independent System Operator sees a continued reliance on fossil fuel resources to maintain power grid reliability for at least the next 20 years. Much has changed over the past three years since the 2023-2042 Outlook was published by the ISO. Federal actions have scrutinized and delayed construction of offshore wind projects and the state Public Service Commission withdrew the New York City Public Policy Transmission Need based on new challenges surrounding offshore wind development. At the same time, renewable project development has slowed and recent state analyses have ...

Area Police

Fredonia Police Department — William Eppinger was arrested June 2 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to stop. Eppinger was also arrested June 16 and charged with second- degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia and seventh- degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. — Kenneth Nolan was picked up on a warrant June 2. — Paul Stout was arrested June 3 and charged with forcible touching. — Heather Payne was picked up on a warrant June 5. — Adrian Coone was arrested June 5 and charged with second-degree aggravated ...