MAYVILLE – Kerri Smith has a 9-year-old son who is autistic. She recognizes that one day he will be out driving and at some point could be stopped by police. A new program is being implemented in Chautauqua County designed to help deputies more safely and effectively respond to calls ...

Some Albany insiders say it could be May before a state budget is approved this year - and some state lawmakers don’t want to go a month without their pay. Legislation (A.7764) was introduced recently by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx to end the practice of withholding legislative ...

Fredonia will have to wait another month to see the latest sketch plans for the new Brooks Memorial Hospital. However, a major landmark in site work has taken place. An old barn visible from East Main Street, located on Brooks-TLC’s chosen property for the hospital, was demolished Tuesday. ...

MAYVILLE — Recently, students that participate in Chautauqua Lake Central School’s high school forensics class were given a first-hand opportunity to see the work done and learn from professionals in the forensics field. This experience for these students came through a partnership ...

GOWANDA — Two more cherished teachers of the Gowanda Central School District are saying goodbye at year’s end. Amy Miller and Kimberly Steklasa both will retire from Gowanda Elementary School on June 30. Miller, an Elementary Reading Teacher, said she is leaving the District with ...

Team members from Purina in Dunkirk recently presented a $25,000 donation to leaders of Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue to support infrastructure for a new shelter that will serve dogs in need across the region. The donation was delivered through the Purina Trust Fund, which recognizes ...