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IDA Considers Tax Breaks For Pomfret Solar Project

A solar project in Northern Chautauqua County that has already been approved is being considered for tax breaks. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, officials heard from Jon Rappe and Jeremy Kauffman, both with RIC Energy Development. RIC has four solar ...

Dawson Door Crafts Entrance For Museum

There is nothing like making a grand entrance. Dawson Doors has made its own. Literally. The company, located at 825 Allen St., recently crafted an entrance for the National Medal of Honor Museum, in Arlington, Texas. “Anytime that there is a museum, it’s obviously a great honor. ...

Boys, Girls Club To Hold Pancake Breakfast Saturday

The adult members of the Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown are sponsoring their annual pancake breakfast Saturday at the Club’s 62 Allen St. facility, serving from 8 to 11 a.m. Breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee or tea. A ...

IDA assisting Tri-County following clubhouse fire

A little more than 18 months ago a fire ravaged the main building at Tri-County Country Club. The country club, located at 540 Route 39, Forestville, is hoping to rebuild its clubhouse and is seeking assistance from the county. On Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development ...

Unique Spin

More than 125 people rolled the proverbial dice and played the Real Game of Life Wednesday. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services hosted the event recently in collaboration with Gustavus Adolphus (GA) Family Services, YWCA of Jamestown, and Court Appointed ...

Ferguson Claps Back On Leader Articles

Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson criticized SUNY Fredonia student newspaper pieces on Fred Fest and the village water situation, summarized in a recent OBSERVER article. Ferguson said he took “great umbrage” with comments in The Leader about Fred Fest, also called “Not Fred Fest” since ...