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‘Great Gatsby’ gala ready to benefit NCCS

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School invites the community to step back into the glamour and excitement of the Roaring ’20s for its Third Annual Fundraising Gala, “The Great Gatsby,” on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Dunkirk Lighthouse & Veterans Park Museum, 1 Lighthouse ...

Breakthrough moments bring lots of magic

Parenting is one of the hardest responsibilities anyone can undertake, yet it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences of a lifetime. Life is an adventure. Sometimes, it is filled with challenges we never anticipated but reveals so much about the real purpose of life. The truth is that we are all just one accident, one diagnosis, or one unexpected phone call away from a completely different life. Throughout my career working with families of children with disabilities, I have had the privilege of not only supporting them professionally but also observing their lives. I ...

Woman charged in assault on Jamestown officer

JAMESTOWN -- A 33-year-old Pennsylvania woman is facing second-degree assault charges after striking a Jamestown police officer. Jamestown Police report Eve A. Yea, 33, was additionally charged with obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. At approximately 2:34 a.m. ...

Partnerships for progress

WESTFIELD — Ongoing support of the Western New York economy by Renold Westfield through strategic investments in modern technology and equipment is creating new job opportunities for skilled workers at the Chautauqua County plant. Installation of three advanced automated machines and ...

County hears about economics of aging

There are more older adults that live in Chautauqua County by percentage, than in New York state or the United States, and providing care will only get more difficult and expensive as that percentage increases. That was one of the many points made by Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services Director Dana Corwin, during a recent presentation made at the county legislature’s Human Services Committee meeting. Corwin cited statistics that show in Chautauqua County 21% of the residents are 65 and older. Statewide, 17% of residents are 65 and older. Nationwide, 16% of residents are ...

City man sues over alleged force by police

A Dunkirk resident has sued four current and former city police officers for allegedly using excessive force on him. Brandon Tate is suing the city along with former Police Chief Christopher Witkowski and Officers Noah Campese, Jeffrey Ortolano and Angel Echevarria. Tate alleges the officers ...