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Merry Whoville Christmas In Mayville

During the December Mayville Village Board meeting it was a “Merry Whoville Christmas.” Santa visited, while Rick Syper dressed as the mayor of Whooville, and Janel Webb was Mrs. Claus. P-J Photo by Gregory Bacon

Truck mishap on Route 60

This truck, heading northbound on Route 60 in the town of Pomfret around 6:15 a.m. Monday, went off the road just beyond Spoden Road. New York State Police and Fredonia Fire Department were at the scene, along with the Sheriff’s Department.

‘Navy Bob’s’ Latest Book Pushes For Healthcare Safety

“Navy Bob” Roncska’s latest book highlights an underreported nightmare: Hundreds of Americans die each day from medical complications that could have been prevented. The Dunkirk native and former commander of a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine teamed with Jeffrey Kuhlman, who was President ...

Boys And Girls Club Of Northern Chautauqua County Holds Annual Holiday Party

DUNKIRK — From torn up wrapping paper to cheers of joy, the holiday season got a head start at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County. Community partners and dedicated staff members came together Wednesday afternoon to make sure the children of the Club were treated to an ...

Chautauqua Town OKs Budget With Slight Tax Hike

The Chautauqua Town Board has made a slight increase in its tax rate, but still has the lowest tax rate in the county. According to Supervisor Don Emhardt, the town board recently approved a $5 million overall budget. The levy, which is the amount raised through taxes, is $650,000. ...

Group Lauds Hanover, Knocks Ferguson

According to the New York Coalition for Open Government, Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson is naughty, and the town of Hanover is nice. The organization that monitors government transparency in the state released its annual holiday season “Naughty and Nice List,” covering events in 2024. ...