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Southwestern appoints new middle school principal

Southwestern Central School is appointing Katie Miley as its new middle school principal. The appointment will begin July 1 and is probationary through June 30, 2029, until Miley gains tenure. Miley has previously served as a science teacher at Southwestern. Miley's appointment comes after the resignation of Greg Lauer, who had been appointed to the position in 2024. Lauer has served as assistant principal and athletic director at Fredonia Central School District since 2021 and is a former longtime teacher and Science Department instructional leader there. Lauer’s resignation was ...

Flying High

FALCONER - In October 2025, Chautauqua County American Legion Cmdr. Jeffrey Levandoski began a project at the Allegheny Highlands Council Scouts of America, 50 Hough Hill Road. Levandoski set out to retire the American Flag, and repair the 20-year-old flagpole. His vision was to have a new ...

Unpredictable Iran keeps U.S. on defensive

Nothing is ever a certainty when dealing with Iran. Despite more than a week of waiting for an agreement with the Middle East power and nemesis, President Donald Trump’s team led by Vice President JD Vance, were in gridlock earlier this week. Iran is a master of deception. Even when it ...

Hanover tries again on hotel plans

HANOVER — If you’re wondering what ever happened to the thought of a hotel coming to Hanover, you’re not alone. The Town Board is wondering the same thing. Councilman Ed Schintzius has been reaching out to developers that once expressed an interest in the project. Lately, he can’t ...

Barking dogs prompt Clymer to discuss noise ordinance

CLYMER — Discussions have been ongoing in the town of Clymer regarding a potential town noise ordinance, with discussions becoming more prominent at the June town board meeting following complaints of dogs barking non-stop throughout the night. Two town residents approached the Town Board ...

Gies wins Democratic Party primary for Congress

Aaron Gies, Democratic and Working Families candidate for Congress in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, defeated primary opponent, Kevin Stocker, with more than 71% of the vote. The district includes parts of nine counties stretching from southern Niagara down to the Pennsylvania ...