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Ferguson Hails Changes to Environmental Review Law in State Budget
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6/21/2026 11:06:27 AM
Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson is applauding the inclusion of reforms to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) in New York's enacted $277 billion budget. It's something he has lobbied for during this year's budget process. Ferguson and three other municipal leaders recently traveled to Buffalo for a meeting with Governor Kathy Hochul in which she thanked them for the impact they made ...read more
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MHA Expanding Services with Grant Funding
2026-06-21 01:02
Recent grant awards and funding are allowing the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) to continue and expand its services. Among the recent grants MHA has received are: A facilities grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, which has enabled purchasing air conditioning units for its Dunkirk recovery center at Grace Lutheran Church at 601 Eagle Street. Fund...read more
Dunkirk's Macaroni Building Nominated for State and National Registers of Historic Places
2026-06-21 12:07
A building along the City of Dunkirk's waterfront has been nominated for potential inclusion on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Earlier this month, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the Macaroni and Supply Building as one of 19 recommendations by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation. The building, located at...read more
Langworthy: Return of Congressional Earmarks Can Help Boost Rural Hospitals
2026-06-21 11:49
The return of congressional earmarks can be a double-edged sword, but in the case of small, rural hospitals, they can be a big help. Those were the words from Congressman Nick Langworthy during his visit to UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown, where he met with hospital officials and toured the facility. Langworthy was able to talk at length with hospital President and CEO Tracy Gates, and he says no o...read more
Jamestown Man Charged with Burglary After Violating Stay-Away Order
2026-06-21 09:35
Jamestown Police arrested a man for burglary after violating a stay-away order. On Saturday around 5:30PM, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute in the city's east side. Upon investigation it was discovered that 49-year-old Wilfredo Castrillo had allegedly violated a stay-away order of protection by entering the victim's residence unlawfully. Additionally, Castrillo was found to have...read more
SWCS Instructor Named JCC's College Connections Teacher of the Year
2026-06-20 09:09
An educator from Southwestern High School is Jamestown Community College's 2025-2026 College Connections Teacher of the Year. Christine Beichner-Miller was chosen from 230 teachers representing 38 partner high schools and BOCES centers. Beichner-Miller has taught at Southwestern since 2001 and has been a College Connections instruction since spring 2017. She teaches English Composition I, Eng...read more
New Historical Marker Commemorates Clymer Rally for President Grant
2026-06-20 08:44
A new historical marker commemorating a rally in support of President Ulysses S. Grant was unveiled this week in Clymer. Local officials, historians and community members, along with state lawmakers George Borrello and Andrew Molitor, were on hand for the dedication. An estimated 1,500 to 2,000 people gathered in the community on July 17, 1872 for what was described as a "grand Republican rally"...read more
Two Charged in Burglary of Building in Town of Portland
2026-06-20 05:42
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has charged two people from the Finger Lakes area after an investigation into a suspicious situation in the Town of Portland early Saturday afternoon. Sheriff's deputies responded to a location on Lake Avenue shortly before 12:30 PM and learned that a door on a building was damaged, and that entry was made. A short time later, they found two people hiding i...read more
CHQ Chamber Opens Nominations for 2026 Business Awards
2026-06-20 02:41
Nominations are now open for CHQ Chamber's 2026 Business Awards, which will honor a variety of local businesses and organizations that are doing outstanding work in the community. Award categories are designed to include businesses and organizations in a number of fields. One award will be given for Emerging Business of the Year -- a newer or growing business that has demonstrated vision a...read more
Gondek, Pucciarelli-Rice Appointed to New Leadership Roles for SUNY Fredonia Athletics
2026-06-20 12:25
SUNY Fredonia this week announced that P.J. Gondek has been appointed as the university's Director of Athletics and Recreation, while Angela Pucciarelli-Rice has been promoted to Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation and Senior Woman Administrator. Both appointments, according to the university, establish a leadership structure designed to support student-athletes, strengthen depar...read more
Brocton Man Arrested After Releasing Horses from Portland Property
2026-06-20 10:16
A Brocton-area man faces a handful of charges after he allegedly let horses loose from their pasture at a location in the Town of Portland Saturday morning. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of unwanted male on Barnes Road shortly after 6:30 AM and, on arrival, identified 39-year-old Jacob Tye as the suspect. Deputies allege that an investigation found that Tye unlawfull...read more
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