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Fredonia Vote Can Put Ice On Water Debate

Emotions overflow on a regular basis when it comes to water in Fredonia. In recent years, an immediacy caused by 10 boil orders over the last 38 months has led current Village Board members to look to a connection with the North County Water District as a solution. That does not sit well with ...

Frewsburg One Of Two Districts Owing County Money

A pair of fire districts are facing the loss of future support regarding a lack of payment to Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Office of the County Attorney said in a news release issued Thursday that it is taking steps to resolve unpaid fees owed by the Forestville and Frewsburg Fire ...

JPS Adopts 2026-27 Spending Plan

The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education Tuesday adopted its 2026-27 budget. According to Brittnay Spry, JPS assistant superintendent of finance and operations, the budget totals $120,898,274, and there is no tax increase. At a March 10 budget workshop, Spry said the revenue ...

Shining moments: SUNY celebrates Lucas West’s ‘Voice’ showing

Lucas West, a senior at the State University of New York at Fredonia, concluded his run on NBC’s hit show “The Voice” during the season finale on Tuesday, earning national recognition for his performances throughout the competition. West and three other finalists each performed two ...

Plan To Post County Elected Officials’ Salaries Online Proceeds

Chautauqua County is moving ahead with plans to publish the salaries of elected county officials on its website. The only significant change from the original proposal is that it would be done in the fall rather than the spring. In March, County Legislator Fred Larson, D-Jamestown, ...

Molitor, Borrello Send Letter To PSC

The region’s state representatives have sent a letter to the Public Service Commission with suggestions to resolve the state’s energy crisis. “New Yorkers are feeling the pressure of higher energy costs, and they deserve straight answers,” said Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, ...