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Jackson Center keynote speaker earns Nobel Peace Prize

The 2026 International Nobel Peace Prize winner has a long legal record - including a 2019 keynote address at Chautauqua Institution during the 13th annual International Humanitarian Law Roundtable hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center. Last week, Navi Pillay was announced as a recipient ...

Sinclairville man declared incompetent for PA trial

A Sinclairville man who had been facing 23 felony charges after an October 2024 high-speed chase that began in Chautauqua County and ended in Warren County has been declared mentally incompetent to stand trial. A trial had been scheduled for last fall but was delayed until the 2026 trial term for Nathan A. Klein. The defense attorney in the case has filed a motion for a competency examination, with the motion granted April 9 by Judge Gregory Hammond in the Court of Common Pleas. Charges of third-degree felony fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, three counts of second-degree ...

Johnny’s Lunch celebrates 90th anniversary with sale, crowds

Road construction on Fairmount Avenue didn't deter fans of Johnny’s Lunch from joining the owners in celebrating the eatery’s 90th birthday. In 1936, Johnny and Minnie Colera opened a restaurant at 966 Fairmount Ave. to create a business that would support their growing and budding ...

DeJoy leaving posts for position in North Carolina

Another transition will be taking place in the city of Dunkirk and Chautauqua County Legislature. On Tuesday, Vince DeJoy announced he will be leaving his position as Director of Planning and Development for the city of Dunkirk at the end of the month. DeJoy has accepted a position with a ...

Airport terminal remodeling tentatively set for winter

While Chautauqua County airport leaders are still waiting to hear if the Jamestown airport will get a subsidy to bring commercial air service back, the airport continues to move ahead with various projects, including remodeling the main terminal. The Chautauqua County Planning Board met ...

Panama reviews submitted BESS research

PANAMA — Conversations surrounding Battery Energy Storage Systems have been held in the recent past in the village of Panama, and during their most recent meeting the village board dove more into the research behind the hazards associated with the systems. Originally, the village was meant ...