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Brocton-Portland Historical Society formed

PORTLAND — Local community members have come together to recognize the shared history of the Brocton and Portland community. After a meeting in late October to gauge public interest, the Brocton-Portland Historical Society was formed. “We felt we had enough of a response from the ...

Local officials back governor’s mental health commitment

While Gov. Kathy Hochul is outlining some of her goals for 2024, local officials like some of her points, but are weary about topics that weren’t addressed. On Tuesday, Hochul gave her annual State of the State speech in Albany, which kicks off the new year. Among those in attendance was ...

State of State calls for Chautauqua Lake investment

Chautauqua Lake will see additional attention from New York state in the coming year. Gov. Kathy Hochul included a section in her State of the State address on Tuesday about Chautauqua Lake, which along with the eastern Finger Lakes will receive help from the state to deal with harmful algal ...

Blown away: High winds punish north county region

It appears northern Chautauqua County received the biggest brunt of the high winds on Tuesday. From overturned tractor trailers, downed wires and trees to extensive damage, the bluster of Mother Nature rarely calmed over most of the day. Scanner chatter was persistent as calls for assistance ...

Audit slaps accountability in Sheridan

SHERIDAN — New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli had quite a bit of work to do thanks to municipalities in Chautauqua County. When DiNapoli recently announced a list of local government and school audits, the North Chautauqua County Water District was not alone on the list from the ...

New York governor outlines agenda

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined her agenda for 2024 in a State of the State address on Tuesday, with the Democrat focusing on public safety and housing ahead of a pivotal election season in a state whose races could determine control of Congress. Among the proposals ...