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Family Member Addiction Support Group Formed

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A new program aims to help families who are trying to help loved ones in their battles with addiction. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that as many as 50 million people suffer from some form of addiction in the United States. In Chautauqua County, ...

Sex Offender Registration Case Sent Back To County

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A case involving sex offender registration for someone moving into the county is coming back to Chautauqua County Court. Last week’s decision is the latest in a string of Appellate Division rulings dealing with the county’s use of the foreign registration clause of the Sex Offender ...

Proposed City Tax Hike Cut Nearly In Half

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The City Council Finance Committee has come forward with some adjustments to the budget, lowering the original proposed tax levy increase by about 50%. During Monday’s work session councilman Brent Sheldon, R-Ward 1 and chair of the finance committee, said he met with city comptroller ...

Wells plans to go into chocolate moving ahead

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It’s going to be chocolate time in Dunkirk. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting Tuesday, the Board of Directors approved incentives to Wells Enterprises Inc. The incentives, which include a Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreement and sales tax exemption, will ...

More Rapid Response: Second Jamestown Ambulance Put Into Service

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The city of Jamestown’s second ambulance is now in service. It’s been a long road to get the new ambulance out on the streets. In early 2022, City Council members initiated discussions about the need for additional staff and resources to meet the rising demand for emergency services, ...

Frewsburg Ready For Science Of Reading

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FREWSBURG - The Frewsburg Central School District is on board with the science of reading. According to Superintendent Dr. Danielle Cook, in 2025, the New York State Education Department is mandating the science of reading in districts across the state. “This is really an initiative to ...