CELORON — Almost a decade ago, the Chautauqua County Conservative Party annual dinner was the one political gathering that knew no boundaries. Entering the 2015 event at the White Inn in Fredonia included a plethora of candidates who were seeking an endorsement from an additional line. Many ...

Rural America scored another victory of sorts last week. Surrounded by state representatives, community leaders hailed the opening of the Forestville Farmers’ Market that will last through October. Besides having the participation of vendors, it sent an important statement to residents of ...

FORESTVILLE — In stepping forward to lead a press conference this week to address a tornado touching down on the outskirts of this hamlet, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel can be at his best. He’s an excellent communicator and never shies away when there is an emergency. Minutes after ...

New York City’s fiscal crisis of almost a half-century ago is worth revisiting for a number of current local leaders and school board members who have yet to see or worry about the potential writing on the wall. While state and regional home sales and growing sales tax receipts have offered ...

Newly elected school board members in Chautauqua County will begin to take their seats starting Monday. It is a tremendous responsibility that impacts the community’s children, a large workforce with one of the largest spending plans in the municipality it serves. Fortunately for these ...

Behind the scenes, Chautauqua County Republicans were scrambling. Democratic candidate Michael Bobseine of Fredonia fired up a campaign right before Christmas when he announced he was exploring a run for the 150th District of the New York State Assembly. Only months earlier, incumbent Andrew ...