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U.S. history of division, freedom always tested

Boos mixed in with some faint cheers reached a crescendo on Monday night during Game Three of the National Basketball Association Finals in Madison Square Garden in New York City. Crowd reactions were for President Donald Trump who was in attendance and briefly pictured on the ...

County reviewing Agricultural District 10 boundaries

Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Section 303-a(1), the Chautauqua County Legislature is required to review an agricultural district eight years after its creation and every eight years thereafter. The eight-year review of Chautauqua County Agricultural District 10 will take ...

Lakewood looks to establish historic district

LAKEWOOD - Village officials are looking into establishing an historic district. Ted McAgue, Lakewood historic preservation committee chairman, spoke to trustees Monday about how the Village of Lakewood may obtain Certified Local Government (CLG) status. According to parks.ny.gov, “The ...

Early voting begins Saturday for primary election

Registered Democrats in Chautauqua County are eligible to participate in an upcoming primary for both a state and federal office, while registered Republicans have a single local primary and that is in Kiantone. June 23 is Primary Day in New York state. For registered Democrats, they will ...

A-Plus Efforts

PANAMA - Academic excellence, leadership, and perseverance took center stage recently as the Hewes Educational Center hosted its annual Senior Awards Night at Panama Central School. The ceremony celebrated students with scholarships, accolades, and induction into the National Technical Honor ...

Arkwright looks to draft battery storage law

ARKWRIGHT — The town of Arkwright took a proactive approach to governing solar energy systems in the town when it passed a local law in 2024 to regulate such properties. The Town Board is looking to do the same regarding battery energy storage systems. The Board will look into battery ...