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Abolishing commission returns to council’s agenda tonight

Abolishing the city’s Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission is again on the council’s agenda tonight. Last month, the council’s Public Safety Committee held a long discussion and heard from multiple city residents on the proposed local law that would abolish the city’s Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission. The local law was tabled by the committee until they could get more information, and is up for discussion again tonight. Multiple members from the public spoke out at the last committee meeting, requesting that rather than abolish the commission the city ...

Cassadaga Valley opens Cougar Cafe for students

 SINCLAIRVILLE — During the month of September, Cassadaga Valley Central School opened their Cougar Cafe, a cafe experience for students, namely seniors at the moment, to allow them opportunities to focus on and prepare for potential future college majors and careers. More than just a ...

Sherman Class of 1966 holds 60th reunion

The Sherman Central School Class of 1966 recently held its 60th class reunion. Classmates attending included, from left, June (Damcott) Swenson, Mary Lou (Kepple) Eimers, Louise (Maring) Soder, Lynne Nothum, Paula Brookmire, Mary Alice (Nuttal) Christopherson, Betty Perkins, Perry Douglas, ...

Sinclairville, Kiantone fire departments awarded grant funds

Some area fire departments are receiving federal assistance. U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer, along with Rep. Nick Langworthy, recently announced federal funds for fire departments, including some in Western New York. The Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, Inc. was awarded $97,142, the Kianone Independent Fire Department, Inc. received $50,988. Officials said the funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the primary goal of these grants is to ...