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Report touts economic power of SUNY

Higher education is a major economic engine for the state as well as the Western New York region, a Rockefeller Institute of Government report unveiled Monday notes. Both State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. and Rockefeller Institute of Government President Bob Megna ...

Ripley Residents To Vote On $10.2M Project

RIPLEY — Following a community presentation last week, residents of the smallest school district in Chautauqua County will decide Wednesday on a proposed $10,196,736 capital project, which is a tax neutral project. The vote is scheduled from 2 to 8 p.m. in the Ripley Central School District ...

Strengthening Support MHA Implements New Fundraising Event

The Chautauqua County Mental Health Association recently hosted a first-time fundraiser for the organization. Coordinators said they are excited about the new tradition for the organization, but also for the chance to reach more people within the community. The event was initially created as ...

Fredonia native serving with Navy earns award

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Lt. Amber Campaign, a native of Fredonia who is assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Camp Pendleton, Calif., was recently awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal in recognition of her performance during deployment on Pacific ...

Mayor Updates Grants, State Aid Receipts

Mayor Kim Ecklund is cautiously optimistic about additional state aid for Jamestown in 2027 - though she’s still waiting on approval of the state budget to begin celebrating. Ecklund gave an update to City Council members recently on previously announced state aid by Gov. Kathy Hochul and ...