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Commercial vehicle Thruway crash claims life of Tennessee man

A Tennessee man has died after an commercial vehicle accident on the New York State Thruway in the town of Hanover. New York State Police report at 10:05 p.m. Monday, they responded to a single commercial vehicle collision on the eastbound lanes on Interstate 90. An investigation determined ...

Silver Creek re-elects Bogosian, Cross

SILVER CREEK — The leadership of the Silver Creek Board of Education will remain the same. Matt Bogosian was re-elected as Board President, with Jerry Cross re-elected as Vice President. Following the May election, Jenna Schwab has now officially replaced Martha Howard on the ...

Property complaints shared at Chautauqua Town Board

“5982-Fishermans-Lane 2023” File photo This photo, taken in 2023, shows 5982 Fisherman’s Lane in the town of Chautauqua. The town board had ordered it cleaned up three years ago but neighbors say it's only gotten worse. P-J file photo CHAUTAUQUA – Officials are going to see how ...

Pomfret OKs highway consolidation study

The push for consolidation of local municipalities moved ahead slightly at the Pomfret Town Board’s most recent meeting. The town board approved a contract with the Center for Governmental Research, aka CGR, for a study on consolidating local highway departments. Pomfret Town supervisor Dan Pacos said the town was designated lead agency for the study. Pacos mentioned that another study on a wider consolidation of municipal operations is upcoming. CGR will analyze the operations of four municipalities: Pomfret, the town of Dunkirk, the city of Dunkirk, and the village of Fredonia. ...

Schumer, Gillibrand seek relief for county’s grape farmers

PORTLAND — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer came to Chautauqua County on Monday to take a stand with local grape farmers after they were dealt what he called a “heartless and cruel” blow from a major beverage producer that pulled its support earlier this year. Refresco canceled contracts with ...

Woman charged after 2-year-old found walking on Route 394

CHAUTAUQUA -- A Westfield woman is facing charges after a 2-year-old was seen without supervision walking on Route 394. Around noon Monday, deputies responded to the incident. Through an investigation it was found that Julie L. Kelsey, 32, of 6484 Portage St., did not provide appropriate ...