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Scandinavian Spotlight

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Jamestown, which had the highest percent of Swedish born citizens of any city in the United States by 1920, will host its 23rd annual Scandinavian Folk Festival at the Northwest Arena on July 18 and 19. "We expect 1,200 people attending this year's Festival," says co-coordinator Donald Sandy. ...

Panama to examine BESS moratorium

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PANAMA — Receipt of a letter from the Chautauqua County Board of Health is prompting Panama Village Board members to discuss a battery energy storage system moratorium. The letter from the county was read as part of the communications section of the village’s July meeting, detailing the ...

Chautauqua woman dies after cyclist hit by vehicle

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CHAUTAUQUA --- A bicyclist has died after an accident last week on Chautauqua-Stedman Road, law enforcement officials reported Monday. At 12:55 p.m. Thursday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, Chautauqua Fire Department, and Chautauqua County Emergency Services responded a reported motor ...

Council to consider Chadakoin Basin Project grant application

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The Department of Development has been undertaking a project to help revitalize the Chadakoin River Basin, with Phase One of the project now under way. Tonight’s City Council meeting has the council looking at a resolution for the Development Department to apply for a Local Waterfront ...

How to handle a layoff as a working senior citizen

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Question: I am over 65 and was working, but I just got laid off and am not sure we will be going back to work anytime soon. What do I do about Medicare and insurance? Answer: I am sorry for your situation. Life can change so quickly. All of us hope to someday retire, but you may be doing this ...

Jamestown to use new mobile parking payment system

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Motorists in the city of Jamestown now have new options when it comes to mobile parking payments, though other options such as paying meters with coins are remaining the same. The city has transitioned to a new parking payment platform following the expiration of the city’s contract with ...