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Water grants announced for pair of entities

Community October 26, 2026

Two area municipalities are part of nearly $500 million in grants for critical drinking water and sewer projects statewide. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the investments will help local governments modernize aging infrastructure, tackle legacy threats such as lead service lines and emerging contaminants, and lay the foundation for sustainable growth and economic development while creating good-paying jobs. The village of Westfield is to receive $5 million while the town of Randolph is in line for $4.5 million for water system improvements. “Investing in water ...

PVCS student rally for teacher aide

Local News October 26, 2026

SOUTH DAYTON — Demonstrating that no member of their school family fights alone, 27 students and staff members at Pine Valley Jr/Sr High School gathered in the school gymnasium for an emotional show of support: shaving their heads and cutting their hair in solidarity with Stephanie West, a ...

Area Police Reports

Police Reports October 26, 2026

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — HANOVER — At 8:46 p.m. Saturday, sheriff's deputies responded to an incident. Further investigation found that Matthew R. Thompson, 38, of Hanover, did engage in a physical altercation with another individual. Thompson was charged with second-degree unlawful imprisonment and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. Thompson was transported to county jail for arraignment. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Tyler G. Coulter, 28, was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal contempt. At approximately 8:37 p.m. ...

Briefly

Briefly October 26, 2026

Reg Lenna To Screen Resident Evil Oct. 28 The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will screen the film Resident Evil at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. The film, directed by Zach Cregger is a reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. The all-new story follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival. Resident Evil is rated R and is 97 minutes long. Tickets for most Movies at The Reg are $8 in-person at the box office and $10 online (reglenna.com) and by phone at 716-484-7070. Family showings are $7 in-person at the ...

Alliance board eyes 2027 with lake consultant

Ferguson further discusses concerns with Fredonia hotel

Local News October 26, 2026

FREDONIA - While the former Econo Lodge on Route 60 has reopened, Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson still has concerns about the facility, especially with its ability to serve the homeless population properly. In part because of these concerns, the county has no plans to utilize it for ...