Chautauqua County’s district attorney has been receiving some criticism regarding some License Plate Readers, commonly referred to as Flock cameras, that were recently installed in the village of Fredonia. Those criticisms continued at Wednesday’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting. ...
The State University of New York at Fredonia is poised to welcome approximately 3,150 students for the start of the Fall 2026 semester, another sign of enrollment stabilization during a challenging period for higher education across the country. Enrollment as of Saturday is on par with last ...
“Prelude to Artopia” opens at library Fredonia’s Darwin R. Barker Library is excited to announce its next local art exhibition, “Prelude to Artopia.” A sophisticated prelude to the annual Artopia Auction and Gala (formerly Art and Wine) happening this Oct. 16, “Prelude to Artopia” features exceptional pieces available for acquisition, celebrating artists with developmental disabilities and empowering their voices through art. The library will host an opening reception on Friday from 5 to 7p.m. All are welcome to enjoy light refreshments and chat with the artists. ...
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — MAYVILLE — At 8:22 a.m. Saturday, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle on North Erie Street for a speed violation. It was later determined the vehicle operator, Peter Way, 31, of Pittsburgh, was driving while intoxicated. Way was issued tickets for driving while intoxicated, speed in zone, and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle. He is to answer the charges in the Town of Chautauqua Court later. — GERRY — At around 10:24 p.m. Friday, deputies were dispatched to an address for a past tense altercation. Upon ...
Pomfret Town Hall was packed this month for a pair of hearings on construction projects in two water districts. The Pomfret Town Board subsequently approved a new line for the Berry Road water district, but held off on another water line project set for Chestnut Road. Up to 30 people ...
SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Emergency Squad has been busy this summer. There were 52 responses to incidents in the month of July alone. As a result, the Village Board transferred $5,000 of funds to the EMS staffing account to bring the account balance to $10,000. As part of the staffing contract agreed to in May of 2025, the Village will allocate funds to keep the staffing account funded with $10,000 available to pay first responders when they respond to incidents. An additional transfer of $550 to the EMS account for flood insurance was also approved. The Board also approved ...
