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Perfect Opportunity

FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg Holiday Craft and Vendor Show is preparing for the fourth annual event, which is expected to contain over 60 different vendors. The show marks the perfect opportunity to prepare for the holiday season while supporting a host of local individuals and businesses. ...

Panama Reports Shenanigans During Trick-Or-Treating

PANAMA — Halloween night in the village of Panama involved both tricks and treats this year. Mayor William Schneider reported during the November meeting being called to an incident at all four corners of the village where some high school aged kids had chosen to deposit both piles of hay ...

Council Holds Off On Appropriating Funds For Fenton History Center Heat Tapes

City Council members recently made the decision to hold off on city funding to the Fenton History Center to replace heat tapes on the building During her budget presentation, Joni Blackman, Fenton History Center executive director, said they reached out to multiple foundations, including the ...

Cassadaga approves ambulance purchase

CASSADAGA — After months of research, the Cassadaga Fire Department presented a proposal to the Village Board for the purchase of a new ambulance. Tim Cobb explained the proposal in detail to the Village Board at its latest meeting. The Department asked for $30,000 of village funds to be ...

Lots Of Red Flags In Spin From ‘Blueprint’

With under three weeks until Election Day, high-ranking Chautauqua County officials joined in on the blame game. It was not aimed at campaign opponents, but a much larger entity: New York state. Almost giddy, the dignitaries pointed out a recently released report by the Public Policy Institute ...

Ellicott Approves Final Budget

FALCONER – The Ellicott Town Board has approved its 2026 budget with slight tax increases for residents. The town took a vote to approve the final budget for 2026 at the most recent town board meeting on Nov. 3. The town is responsible for collecting taxes for the villages of Falconer and ...