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Lisa Vanstrom seeks re-election to County Legislature District 15

Chautauqua County Legislator Lisa Vanstrom of Ellicott has announced her candidacy for re-election, representing District 15 on the Chautauqua County Legislature. Vanstrom is seeking to continue to work on behalf of local constituents, with a focus on fiscal responsibility, efficient ...

Panama to repair damaged sign

PANAMA — One of the welcome signs in the village of Panama has again been damaged after previously receiving some damage last year. Panama Village Board members are now deciding whether to repair the sign or replace it. Mayor William Schneider presented two options to the board during ...

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CHQ Professionals Group To Meet For Coffee Sept. 10 WESTFIELD - The next coffee meetup of the CHQ Professionals Group will be held at Full Strength Coffee Co., 55 E. Main St., Westfield, on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The coffee meetup is part of a monthly networking series that allows local professionals to connect and share information about their work. The event is free and open to professionals of all ages and career stages. Attendees are invited to network, build new connections, and share information about the work and activities taking place throughout Chautauqua ...

Area Police Report

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — CHAUTAUQUA — The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office was made aware of a vehicle complaint on Route 430 around 5 p.m. Friday. Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator to be Jack E. Wyant, 21, of Kennedy. Following an investigation, Wyant was found to be driving while intoxicated. He was taken into custody and charged with aggravated DWI, DWI, speed in zone, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He will be in town court later. ...

District attorney sues for drug deal proceeds

Chautauqua County's District Attorney is asking the state Supreme Court to compel a man who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge in 2023 to turn over civil forfeiture money to the county. Schmidt filed a suit in state Supreme Court on Wednesday asking the court to require Draonn D. ...

Lawmaker proposes open process to fill vacant offices

Voters will have a chance to choose Tony Dolce’s replacement in November. But until Jan. 1, Dolce’s replacement will be chosen by the city Republicans with consent of the City Council. Jamestown’s city charter spells out the process for filling a council vacancy. The remaining City Council members must vote by a majority to appoint a replacement within 60 days. The new appointee must belong to the exact same political party as the member who died, with the appointee serving until the next scheduled general election. The appointed replacement serves until the next scheduled ...