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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 ...

Classic support

This year’s annual Harbor Cruise was another tremendous success for the Lakeshore Street Rod Association and the community groups it supports. The event raised $10,000 in one day to benefit five local groups: Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels, the Chautauqua County Veterans Endowment Fund, ...

Settlement secures Job Corps future in U.S.

The future of Job Corps, including the site in Chautauqua County, appears to be secure going forward. In a settlement agreement filed Monday, Aug.10 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Cabrera v. Department of Labor, the Trump administration agreed to rescind ...

Teachers worry about 7th-, 8th-graders at high school

A pair of Dunkirk Intermediate School educators expressed concerns recently that the children they teach are mixing with high schoolers too much. Marie Cameron and Tim Emerson spoke to the Dunkirk Board of Education at its August meeting. The district combined its intermediate and high ...

Hanover proclaims Aug. 31 Overdose Awareness Day

HANOVER — In recent years, the Town of Hanover has not shied away from proclaiming its support for causes near and dear to the hearts of its residents. The Town Board reaffirmed that stance at a recent meeting when it officially recognized Aug. 31, 2026 as Overdose Awareness Day. In doing so, the Town also offered its support for the Together We Can CHQ initiative titled “Keeping the Light On”. Additionally, the Town Hall will be illuminated with the color purple during the week of Aug. 25-31. The Town’s resolution stated, “The Town of Hanover encourages all residents, ...