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N. Harmony supervisor to retire

Rob Yates, longtime North Harmony town supervisor, has decided to retire after the Town Board's July 13 meeting. Yates has been the town's supervisor for the past 13 years. Pouise Ortman, deputy town supervisor, will serve as the supervisor for the remainder of Yates' term. In other ...

County bed tax applications accepted starting July 1

Organizations, municipalities, businesses, and entrepreneurs can begin applying for Chautauqua County's 2027 Tourism Product Development Grant Program starting July 1. Applications for programs and initiatives are accepted online annually between July 1 and October 1 for funding in the ...

Southwestern appoints new middle school principal

Southwestern Central School is appointing Katie Miley as its new middle school principal. The appointment will begin July 1 and is probationary through June 30, 2029, until Miley gains tenure. Miley has previously served as a science teacher at Southwestern. Miley's appointment comes ...

Flying High

FALCONER - In October 2025, Chautauqua County American Legion Cmdr. Jeffrey Levandoski began a project at the Allegheny Highlands Council Scouts of America, 50 Hough Hill Road. Levandoski set out to retire the American Flag, and repair the 20-year-old flagpole. His vision was to have a new ...

Hanover tries again on hotel plans

HANOVER — If you’re wondering what ever happened to the thought of a hotel coming to Hanover, you’re not alone. The Town Board is wondering the same thing. Councilman Ed Schintzius has been reaching out to developers that once expressed an interest in the project. Lately, he can’t ...

RibFest organizers eye annual revival as event kicks off in Warren

After more than a year of planning, organizers prepare to welcome thousands of visitors to downtown Warren as RibFest hosts its first day on Thursday and continues into the weekend. According to Savannah Casey of the Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry, planning for the event began ...