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City Honors Revolutionary War Patriots In Lake View Cemetery

As communities across the nation prepare to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, the city of Jamestown and the Jamestown Veterans Commission are recognizing the enduring legacy of the Revolutionary War patriots laid to rest within the historic grounds of Lake View Cemetery. This Memorial Day, the Jamestown community is called not only to remember the founding of the nation, but also the individuals whose courage, sacrifice, and service made that founding possible. Buried within Lake View Cemetery are soldiers of the American Revolution whose ...

Borrello: Pricing Bill Hurts Retail Stores

State Sen. George Borrello says legislation that has passed the state Senate will do too much to hurt brick-and-mortar retail stores at the expense of online competitors. The Senate recently passed a bill (S.8616) that will prohibit food and drug retail establishments from engaging in ...

County Highlights Dental Health Needs And Community Solutions

LAKEWOOD – Community leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, and students gathered recently in Chautauqua County to address pressing dental health challenges and explore solutions. “Building for Our Future: Strengthening the Dental Health System” was held at the Southern ...

Deficit Forces More SUNY Course Reductions

For the second time in three years, programming reductions have been announced at the State University of New York at Fredonia. On Tuesday afternoon, the institution announced its next steps in its implementation of a multi-year financial sustainability plan, which prioritizes efforts to strengthen enrollment, improve efficiency, manage expenses, and ensure the long-term viability of the university. The plan, which the university has been following since 2023, is essential for making progress in addressing its $8.1 million structural deficit and continuing to achieve a strong and ...

Entries Accepted For Laurel Run Logo Contest

Area artists can put their talents to use by participating in a contest to design the logo for this year’s Laurel Memorial Run and Walk. The person who designs the winning entry will receive a $50 gift card to a business of their choosing. Laurel Run was started in 1997 by Wayne and Elaine Hotelling of Silver Creek. The annual event is named in honor of their oldest daughter. Laurel, who died in 2017, had Down syndrome, and the Laurel Memorial Run/Walk seeks to raise awareness and appreciation about the achievements of people with Down syndrome and other types of disabilities. ...

Fredonia Trustee Rips Firing Of DPW Chief

Trustees made a “hasty decision” last week to fire Fredonia Department of Public Works Director David Bird, Trustee Paul Wandel said Monday. Wandel offered a strident defense of Bird at a Fredonia Board of Trustees workshop. Wandel was the only “no” vote when three trustees voted last week to fire Bird. The fifth trustee, Jon Espersen, couldn’t vote because he wasn’t there. However, Espersen was there Monday, and promised to put an item on the agenda of next week’s meeting to overturn Bird’s termination. Wandel offered a nearly seven-minute statement portraying his ...