Pierre Chagnon, the chairman of the Chautauqua County Legislature, vows to do what he can to both protect county taxpayers financially and fund essential services that are facing major cuts. Chagnon, R-Ellery, was recently interviewed about his goals for 2026. He was reappointed chairman by ...

CASSADAGA — Rudy Abersold proudly delivered his mayor’s address at a recent meeting of the Village Board. Abersold spoke to his goals and aspirations now that he has assumed the leading role. “Our village has a great history that many of us share. It also has a tremendous future to be ...

CASSADAGA — Turnover continues to mount in the village of Cassadaga. Former Deputy Mayor Bill Astry has resigned from his role as a Village Trustee; his wife, Roxanne, will not return as Deputy Clerk; and Annette McChesney has submitted a letter of resignation from the role of Village ...

The Town of Dunkirk might want to invest in a “Help Wanted” sign to keep ready for election season each year. The Town currently has an opening on the Town Board, as well as the Planning Board and the Zoning Board. “We’ve got some work to do there,” said Shari Miller, Town ...

The arrest of a Dunkirk City School District employee has led to the district issuing a statement on its Facebook page and web site. On Wednesday, the Dunkirk Police Department said Alexander D. Phillips, 29, of Orchard Park was charged with child endangerment. The arrest was made after the ...

DEWITTVILLE – Chautauqua town officials have given their approval for a $70 million development at the former Chautauqua Point Golf Course, which will include condominiums, townhouses, single family homes, and a restaurant/tap house. It appears the decision will be challenged in court. ...