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County lawmakers pass budget by 10-9 vote

MAYVILLE – By the thinnest of margins, the Chautauqua County Legislature has approved its budget for 2027. The budget was adopted by a 10-9 vote, with all seven Democrats voting against it, along with two Republicans – Dalton Anthony of Frewsburg and Fred Johnson of Westfield. The ...

Process to end Fredonia boil order begins

Water samples were collected Thursday morning in Fredonia, putting the village on the path to ending its boil order. The village Office of Emergency Management announced the news in an update at 10:50 a.m. “Good news: Treated water, turbidity level levels have improved and stabilized, allowing the first steps of samples to be collected this morning,” the update stated. A second set of samples will be collected Friday morning. The county health department lab will analyze the samples, with results expected Saturday morning. “At that time, a determination will be made to either ...

Audubon offers opportunity for homeschoolers

Through exploration and hands-on learning, children ages 5–10 can join Audubon Community Nature Center’s (ACNC) new Nature Connections. This monthly program is offered with homeschooled students and families in mind, though others are welcome. Beginning Wednesday, from 1 to 2 p.m. on ...

Hochul signs domestic violence, human trafficking bills

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed three bills into law as Domestic Violence Awareness Month winds down. Hochul on Tuesday signed A.10960A/S.9671, which requires local Boards of Election to notify survivors at least six months in advance of their protection expiring. Such notice will remind ...

Community Notebook

Forestville Fire District sets budget meeting FORESTVILLE — The Forestville Fire District will be holding a Special Meeting at 7:45 p.m. today at the Fire Hall, 18 Chestnut St. for the purpose of adopting the proposed 2027 budget. Ukulele group gathers Friday evening Fredonia Ukulele will gather Friday at Raven & Thorn, 26 Water St., Fredonia, from 5 to 7 p.m. Learn to play the ukulele! Fredonia Ukulele is for players of all experience levels, but begins with “Beginners and Brush Up” from 6 to 6:30 so newbies can start to learn. New chords are added every few songs. The ...

Clarion Hotel may rebrand as a Comfort Inn

The owners of the Clarion Hotel in Dunkirk are looking to remodel and rebrand the facility. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, Attorney Richard Morrisroe was in attendance on behalf of his client Gurmail Singh with Dunkirk Resort Properties, LLC, which owns ...