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'No obligation to store a tenant’s trash': What protections does Angola landlord battling a squatter have?
ANGOLA, N.Y. — A landlord in Angola has been arguing with a squatter about his ‘possessions’ appearing to be a pile of trash that is disrupting local business. A local lawyer shared input on that landlord’s rights. For four months, Phil Vankoughnet had to see a...
Woman arrested for driving vehicle into another with person inside
(WJET/WFXP) — A New York woman was taken into custody after reportedly driving her vehicle into another one with an occupant inside. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the incident around 7:48 p.m. on April 22. After investigating, they discovered that a 34-year-old Chautauqua woman got into an altercation with a resident along East Chautauqua Street in […]
Silver Creek High scholar and Eagle Scout is Courier Journal Student of the Week
Alex Minnic, a senior at Silver Creek High School, is the Courier Journal Student of the Week. Alex is a wonderful and accomplished student at Silver Creek High School. He is graduating summa cum laude this spring. He also earned his associate degree while in high school and is also graduating summa cum laude at Ivy Tech.
‘It looks like the dumps’: Angola squatter’s possessions raise questions over downtown clean up
ANGOLA, N.Y. (WKBW) — A pile of trash has sat just off Main Street in Angola for months. Local businesses say it’s driving away customers, but the building owner’s hands are tied, because everything belongs to a squatter. Just off Main Street in Angola is one of...
Cattaraugus County man convicted of 2022 arson in Chautauqua County
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Cattaraugus County man has been convicted of setting fire to a home in Chautauqua County in 2022, the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday. 29-year-old Aubrey Baize of Randolph was convicted for starting the fire at a home in the Town of Kennedy on July 20, 2022. He was […]
Webb Resort/New Ownership
Webb’s Resort, an iconic year-round resort in the heart of Chautauqua, recently came under new ownership. Partners and long-time friends Jay Patel and Vishal (of no relation) are excited to announce their acquisition of Webb’s, and are looking forward to updating this historic hotel, while still maintaining it’s classic charm.
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