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Forestville Historic District approved by state

FORESTVILLE — Imagine Forestville’s wish to establish a historic district in the heart of the former village of Forestville came true. Earlier this week, the Center and Pearl Streets Historic District received approval from the New York State Board for Historic Preservation. Forestville’s ...

Ellington fire department honored for 100 years of service

At the November meeting of the Chautauqua County Legislature, County Executive Paul M. Wendel, Jr. and Legislator Daniel W. Pavlock (District 14) presented a formal Letter of Commendation recognizing the Ellington Volunteer Fire Department for an extraordinary milestone — its 100th ...

Boys & Girls Club receives donation from PetSmart

Ahead of its annual Holiday Party, the Boys & Girls Club received overwhelming support yet again from PetSmart with hundreds of stuffed animals donated for children to enjoy. Several vehicles full of stuffed animals were provided to the Club at no cost as part of an annual tradition at ...

City buys land from county for salt shed

The city of Dunkirk has agreed to purchase some land on Lucas Avenue from Chautauqua County for $20,691, intending to put a salt shed there. The Dunkirk Common Council voted unanimously to make the purchase Tuesday. The council’s resolution to buy the land mentions that Councilwoman Nancy ...

Electric equation a real shock for customers

Once the Sheridan Town Board did its due diligence months ago in approving a new solar farm for 2979 Middle Road, words of encouragement were expressed to the developer, RIC Energy. “I don’t see any problems with it,” Town Board member Colleen Yerico said. “It’s the first one that did ...

Bill would set age limit to buy E-bikes

A Tonawanda Democrat is proposing to prevent the sale of e-bikes, e-scooters or motor-driven cycles to anyone under the age of 16 years of age. Assemblyman William Conrad, D-Tonawanda, recently introduced legislation (A.9201) that would require buyers of some personal mobility devices to ...