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4-day work week proposal tabled
Cattaraugus County lawmakers decided Wednesday a proposal for a four-day work week for Public Works highway employees needed more study.
Two alleged burglars charged after police chase
A high-speed chase that drew in four law enforcement agencies, a helicopter and a K-9 unit led to the arrest of two Florida men by Machias-based state police Monday.
Two Florida men accused of Farmersville burglary
Kenneth A. Davis, 39, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and David D. Tester, 28, of Palatka, Fla., who were apprehended Monday as they fled from police in Franklinville, have been charged with burglary and criminal ...
Two thieves caught red handed in Franklinville
State Police say two thieves were caught red handed in Franklinville. As a woman was walking into her house, two men were walking out with her television.
Troopers make five arrests on fireworks charges
State Police based in Jamestown said they made five fireworks arrests here Monday after stopping two motorists on Interstate 86.
Snyder is county's first female GOP chairman
Paula Snyder of Olean was unanimously elected the first woman chairman of the Cattaraugus County Republican Party on Tuesday.
Olean's Snyder takes GOP reins
Paula Snyder of Olean was unanimously elected Tuesday as the first woman to head the Cattaraugus County Republican Committee.
Farmersville Task Force will meet Saturday
Cattaraugus County's Farmersville Task Force will meet at 11 a. m. Saturday in Franklinville Town Hall, 11 Park Square, to discuss the future of several properties that were targeted to be the site of a ...
Burrell makes it official, resigns as GOP chairman
E. Burrell of Franklinville has resigned as party chairman, effective immediately.
BLOTTER: Police reports published May 17
City of Tonawanda CHARGED: Police charged two individuals following a domestic incident Friday morning. via Tonawanda News
Olean school voters to decide on $34.11 million budget Tuesday
“Apathy always worries me, because we are the only level of government that is held to this level of scrutiny”
Spending will increase by 7.39 percent in the Olean City School District if voters approve a $34.11 million budget Tuesday. via Buffalo News
Prisoner, 24, gets added 1 to 3 years
A Salamanca man convicted of attempted assault has been sentenced in Cattaraugus County Court to serve up to three years in prison. via Buffalo News
“That's a convent with seven nuns. They're acting up all the time”
Here's a new possible explanation for our decades-long financial difficulties: We angered Lady Commerce. via Buffalo News
Pop goes the maple this weekend in Franklinville
Western New York Maple Producers Association will unveil a new Maple Pop beverage this weekend while demonstrating how to boil maple sap in its sugar shanty at the 46th Annual Maple Festival. via Buffalo News
TUESDAY: Royalton may switch accountants
The Town Board of Royalton will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday to discuss the hiring of a new accounting firm to prepare the 2007 Audit. via Niagara Gazette
Town rights its ship, sails out of red ink
“Remember two years ago, the town didn't have a clue where there money was. We were financially a bad way. We've come in under expenditures two years in a row. That's why our fund balances are in good shape.”
The Town of Wilson, which was awash in financial confusion two years ago, got an "A" from accountants Wednesday. via Union-Sun & Journal
Tubman, Anthony, Barton will be presentation's focus
"Upstate New York Ties to Three Women Who Changed History: Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony and Clara Barton," will be presented to the Allegany Area Historical Association at 2 p.m. Sunday. via Buffalo News
Veterans service director plans sessions in March
Cattaraugus County Veterans Service Agency Director John B. Sampson will be available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss benefits, health care or other concerns in a series of sessions during ... via Buffalo News
Search is on for Franklinville Teen who Vanished on Saturday
Franklinville Police are looking for a 16-year-old who hasn't been seen since Saturday. via WGRZ-TV Buffalo
URMC marks 100th heart transplant
University of Rochester Medical Center officials announced today that they have transplanted 100 hearts as of this month, a sign of the success of the seven-year-old program. via Democrat & Chronicle