A state lawmaker wants to create a $5 million state-backed dental insurance program for veterans. According to the Institute for Oral Health, 80% of veterans eligible for care through the VA aren’t eligible for dental coverage or care because dental benefits are extended only to veterans ...

While one death from 2024 is no longer considered a homicide, there are two other deaths from last year that are still under investigation. Jerad Davis died May 2, 2024. His death was originally thought to be an overdose, however further investigation showed Davis had apparently been ...

MAYVILLE — During this past fall, Chautauqua Lake Central School elementary students in grades three through six were given the opportunity to take part in a nationwide program, Girls on the Run, which is dedicated to empowering young girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. According to ...

CASSADAGA — The Citizens for a Better Cassadaga community organization was proud to receive a grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation totaling $15,000 to be used to restore the gazebo at Cassadaga Beach. Village of Cassadaga Trustee Cindy Flaherty shared the news at a recent ...

The city of Dunkirk is set to look at abolishing a couple of budget funds, in a move recommended by the state Comptroller’s Office. A duo of resolutions on the Common Council agenda for Tuesday would consolidate a garbage and refuse fund, and a fund that handles the city Boardwalk, into ...

HANOVER — With all the talk of the new Fire District in Hanover over the past year, the residents will now get their chance to cast their votes for who will be calling the shots. The first election of fire commissioners for the Bay Creek Fire District will be on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 9 ...