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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 ...

Warren Teen Charged With Attempted Criminal Homicide

A Warren man has been taken to the Warren County Prison on $500,000 bail after allegedly stabbing another person in the neck during a dispute early Tuesday morning. Nathan A. Steinman, 18, of Warren has been charged with first-degree felony criminal attempt - criminal homicide, first-degree felony aggravated assault - attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indifference, second-degree felony aggravated assault - attempts to cause or causes bodily injury with a deadly weapon and second-degree misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person. Steinman was ...

Blue Star Mothers Announce Memorial Day Remembrances

The Blue Star Mothers of America, NY Chapter 4, will be hosting two ceremonies during the 2026 Memorial Day Remembrance. The public is welcome to join in each of these events. The first will be Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m., when the Blue Star Mothers will once again host their annual Gold ...

Gas Prices Hit Highest Level In Four Years

The average price for a gallon of gas in Jamestown is five cents higher this week at $4.640, though prices have stabilized in recent days after a late-week increase. After some consistent declines, the national average price for gasoline rose towards the end of last week. Monday’s national average is $4.51, a penny less than May 11 and nearly 50 cents higher than mid-April’s price. In the Jamestown area gas is $4.640 a gallon, about 5 cents higher than last week and $1.259 higher than the same time a year ago. Travelers are preparing to hit the road in record numbers this ...