It was a long, difficult journey, but Organic Blooms LLC, a new cannabis dispensary in Chautauqua County, held its grand opening this fall and the event could not have gone better. “It’s beyond amazing. Everyone has been so supportive, said co-owner Michelle Brumagin. “I’m definitely ...

The city of Jamestown has spent more than it received in both the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years - with the city coming up further short in 2024 than originally anticipated. While not a surprise to City Council members, the numbers included in the audit presented during Monday’s council work ...

A controversial medical aid in dying bill that is to be signed into law in early January by Gov. Kathy Hochul is being called a “moral failure” by state Republicans. On Wednesday, Hochul announced an agreement with the Legislature on the act. She said her decision to make the option ...

The construction of a food distribution center in the Findley Lake area has been delayed due to issues with Niagara Grid. The issues nearly caused the project to be killed, but Chautauqua County is stepping up providing additional tax breaks, since the company has to spend additional funds ...

The city’s development director is asking for between 6 to 8 additional code enforcement officers. The request from Crystal Surdyk, city development director, came during Monday’s City Council Housing Committee meeting and was discussed briefly during the council’s work session. There ...

For more than 20 years, Community Helping Hands has helped to provide for many in the area that are in need of clothing. While the county is plentiful in organizations focusing on food assistance, CHH remains one of the few groups leading the county initiative to help ensure that people are ...