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IDA OKs assistance in redevelopment of former Irving Hospital

A $42 million project to redevelop a former hospital in the town of Hanover is getting some financial assistance from the county with tax breaks. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, the Board of Directors unanimously approved a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes ...

Hanover officials discuss New York Medical Center, new fire district

HANOVER — After several months of delays, New York Medical Center is nearing the green light to open its doors. Hanover Supervisor Lou Pelletter said at a recent meeting that the State Department of Environmental Conservation is finally satisfied with the capabilities of the sewer system ...

County Clerk wants to avoid DMV closures

In December, Chautauqua County had to close its Department of Motor Vehicle Mayville branch two days a week due to a staffing issue with supervisors. The newly elected county clerk has a plan to prevent this from happening again. Greg Carlson, who took office Jan. 1, appeared at a couple of ...

Spinuzza retires from Brocton, Portland Code Enforcement

BROCTON — Finding a qualified Code Enforcement Officer is no easy task. The Town of Portland and the Village of Brocton will now need to do just that, as Code Enforcement Officer Wendy Spinuzza has retired from the role that was shared between the two communities. “We will miss her,” ...

Mayor promotes ‘strengthened controls’ in Woods arrest

Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz talked up her role in the investigation and arrest of Treasurer Mark Woods in a statement posted to the city website. The statement was co-signed by Dunkirk Police Chief Chris Witkowski. Woods was arrested Friday on charges of second-degree grand larceny, ...

After Snow, extreme temps to remain

The snow that was promised to the area was delivered Sunday, and most of us are digging out from the white stuff. Now area residents will have to deal with very cold temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, a cold weather advisory is to continue until 1 p.m. today for ...