Arkwright Supervisor Brian McAvoy offered some insight that many do not consider when it comes to putting together a spending plan. His thoughts came after the town reduced its tax rate by 1.8%. Though the town’s biggest claim to fame may be that it was one of the first to venture into ...

We’ve long called for investment into shovel-ready sites in Chautauqua County. So it’s hard to be critical of a $1,999,999 federal investment in the site announced last week by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy and Sen. Charles Schumer. We’ve heard a lot about the Ripley site over the years. ...

Taxpayers should want to see the state Board of Regents’ latest push for collaboration succeed. But we fear the Regents aren’t seeing the big picture with the push announced by the Regents in September. A proposed amendment creates a new section of state Education Commissioner’s ...

There is one major option the city of Dunkirk assessor needs to consider before making a push for a reassessment of properties in the municipality. It involves an almost abandoned parcel that once paid the highest taxes in Chautauqua County. For the record, a Payment in Lieu of Taxes ...

A north-county organization continues to do a lot of good for those in need in the Dunkirk-Fredonia communities. A gathering on Saturday is an attempt to further goodwill while sending a message. Partners in Kind is inviting residents to a Dip ‘n Sip Potluck with the organization Saturday ...

Fredonia Central Schools earlier this month declared it will be a day off for students on Election Day, Nov. 5. While the decision was not fully about voter awareness, it does involve polling decisions. Years ago, Chautauqua County designated Wheelock School as a site for a portion of village ...