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Before saddling up, there’s work to be done

By the time a rider climbs into the saddle at Centaur Stride, dozens of people, countless hours of work, and a whole lot of hay have already made that moment possible. Have you ever thought about getting a horse? Maybe you've even dreamed about starting a therapeutic riding center. It is easy to understand why. Horses have an extraordinary ability to connect with people, and the benefits of being around them can be profound. But what isn't always visible from the saddle is everything that happens behind the scenes. At Centaur Stride, a therapeutic riding center in Westfield, the ...

County measles numbers likely higher than one

Chautauqua County health officials say they are working with under-vaccinated parts of the county, especially now that a measles case has been confirmed locally and is likely higher than officially known. On Aug. 31, the county announced its first lab-confirmed measles case in a county ...

Chipotle nears completion, Jersey Mike’s is next

Chipotle is nearing completion in the town of Dunkirk, but it is not the only restaurant on the way. Code Enforcement Officer Ryan Mourer told the Dunkirk Town Board at a recent meeting that Jersey Mike’s Subs is eyeing a location in the Tops Plaza on Vineyard Drive. Mourer told the Board ...

Clerk/treasurer got improper hike, Torain claims

Dunkirk Councilman Frank Torain thinks Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s administration improperly offered a pay hike to City Clerk/Treasurer Amy Dobek. Dobek was city clerk until taking the new combined clerk/treasurer position in January. “The clerk/treasurer's pay increase was discussed ...

Repair plan in works for Arkwright turbine

ARKWRIGHT — A wind turbine located on Straight Road in Arkwright was struck by lightning last month. According to Town of Arkwright Supervisor Brian McAvoy, the incident occurred on or around Aug. 22. The incident caused one of the blades of the wind turbine to separate from the structure. ...

Patriotism evident as Festival of Grapes begins

Thursday evening, undaunted by the rain, the Silver Creek Festival of Grapes paid tribute to our nation's 250th birthday, opening with the presenting of the flag by guests dressed as some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Following a rendition of the National Anthem by ...