×

News

Portage Inn Amphitheater Project Starts In March

Local News

WESTFIELD — The village is moving forward with an exciting new public project that will transform a historic downtown property into a vibrant community gathering space. Plans are underway to create an outdoor terraced amphitheater and park at the site of the former Portage Inn on North ...

Sherman Gathers Input On Revitalization Plans

Local News

SHERMAN — The Village of Sherman held an Open House in October to gather community input regarding several proposed projects that will be included in the 2025 application to the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs. The event was held at Archie’s Powersports at 122 ...

Fredonia approves firefighter pact

Community

FREDONIA — Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson broke a Board of Trustees tie to approve a new contract with the village’s professional firefighters last week. The unusual situation occurred because Trustee Nicole Siracuse recused herself from the vote, and the four remaining trustees tied. ...

Chamber celebrates 25th year at annual meeting

Community

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 25th year at its recent annual meeting. “We’re not your grandfather’s Chamber of Commerce,” said Dan Heitzenrater, chamber president and CEO. “We are connectors, resource providers, and champions for local businesspeople. ...

Clymer Releases Honor, Merit Rolls

Community

CLYMER - Clymer Central School officials recently released the school’s high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year. They are: HIGH HONOR ROLL 12th Grade: Elliana Bodamer, Olivia Dellamora, Kameron Einink, Finnegan Fadale, Sadie Fuller, Dayton ...

Lakewood Lights Up

Community

From left, Lakewood Community Development Corp. Vice President Ted McCague, Lakewood Mayor Randy Holcomb and LCDC Project Manager Michelle Turner wait at Summit Street and Chautauqua Avenue for the lighting of the Christmas tree.