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Fuel prices continue to increase

Local News August 25, 2026

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.10, up 4 cents from Aug. 17. One year ago, the price was $3.15. The New York state average is $4.16, up 3 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the state average was $3.16. In Chautauqua County, the range for fuel is between $4.25 to $4.35 a gallon. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 4 cents, and this August is shaping up to be the highest on record. Even though gasoline demand is down, which is typical for this time of year, higher crude oil prices are pushing up the national average gasoline prices. ...

Senators discuss importance of farmers’ markets

Community August 25, 2026

State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, Sen. George Borrello, Assemblyman Paul Bologna and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joined representatives from nonprofit Field & Fork Network at the North Tonawanda City Market recently to discuss the importance of farmers markets, fresh food and the ability to stretch SNAP benefits on locally grown produce. The Double Up Food Bucks NY program, administered by Field & Fork Network, receives $2 million annually from the New York State budget in addition to federal grants and is designed to help extend SNAP/EBT benefits by matching, dollar-for-dollar, ...

Strong ‘Voice:’ Opera House welcomes West on Friday

Local News August 25, 2026

FREDONIA -- The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present An Evening with The Voice’s Lucas West on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Rochester-based vocalist, instrumentalist, and West is thought by many to be a strong force of the next generation of popular music. The ...

‘Fun-filled weekend’: Busti Fire Department to host Gala Days In September

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Briefly August 24, 2026

Randolph School Board To Meet Sept. 2 RANDOLPH - The Randolph Central School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the high school library. The public is welcome to attend. Bemus Point To Host Zoning Code Update Open House BEMUS POINT - The village of Bemus Point is updating its Zoning Code and will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Village Casino, 1 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, so the public can see the draft update, learn what's changing and share thoughts on how it addresses the future of the community. Building on ...