Independence Day celebrations are set for across Chautauqua County this weekend. In the City of Dunkirk, a three-day festival kicks off at 9:00 a.m. Saturday with the Marauder Trotter Run/Walk 5K at Wright Park. The rest of the festival takes … [Read more...]
‘Putt-Putt Around the Point’ Fundraiser to Benefit Bemus Point July 4th Fireworks
A mini-golf fundraiser event is taking place in Bemus Point on Sunday in support of the village's Fourth of July celebrations. The "Putt-Putt around the Point" event takes place from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 15. The fundraiser is … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Appoint Ward 5 Representative
Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to appoint the new Ward 5 Council member. City Council President Tony Dolce and Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist announced that William Reynolds III will replace Republican Grant … [Read more...]
Bemus Point’s Fall Fest Starts Today
Bemus Point’s Fall Fest takes place starting today through this weekend. The event is hosted by the Bemus Point Business Association. This year's celebration will include a street market with vendors and sidewalk fare, a petting zoo, open houses, … [Read more...]
Former Bemus Point Village Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
MEDIA RELEASE FROM STATE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE BEMUS POINT - State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced the arrest of Jennifer Jaeger, … [Read more...]
Hotel Lenhart to Close for Remainder of 2020 Summer Season
BEMUS POINT - A well known landmark in the village of Bemus Point is closing much of its operation for the remainder of the summer due to COVID-19. The historic Hotel Lenhart, which has been operating in the lakeside village for 140 years, has … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Restaurant Damaged by Wednesday Night Fire
BEMUS POINT - A restaurant suffered significant damage Wednesday as a result of a fire that started in its kitchen. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says fire crews were first called to Ye Hare ‘n Hounds Inn on Lakeside Drive just after 9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] “A Stir of Artists” Art Show This Weekend in Bemus Point
BEMUS POINT - The Bemus Point Village Park will be a beehive of activity with “A Stir of Artists.” The show will take place rain or shine in this Chautauqua Lake village. Thepark is centrally located in the village, which also offers a variety of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Blue-Green Algae Blooms Force Closure of Bemus Point Beach
BEMUS POINT - Residents and visitors in Bemus Point are being forced to go elsewhere if they want to escape the heatwave by taking a dip in Chautauqua Lake. The public beach in Bemus Point was closed Thursday after the County Health Department found … [Read more...]
BEMUS POINT - The Bemus Point Central School District's 2013-14 budget has been approved by voters. More than 1,000 ballots had been cast during Tuesday’s budget revote, and the $13 million budget was passed by a margin of 601-440. The vote means the … [Read more...]
