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Randolph school board pledges better communication

Local/Region August 22, 2026

RANDOLPH - Randolph Central School board members have spent the summer reflecting after the defeat of its 2026-27 budget - and the board is pledging to do a better job communicating with district residents moving forward. Board members sent a letter to district residents recently thanking voters who cast votes on two defeated budget votes as well as teachers, staff, administrators and other employees. The letter was signed by board members David Adams, Louise Boutwell, Eric Brown, Kyle A. Brown, Daniel Jackson, Julie Milliman and Lacey Pihlblad. "Since the votes, the board has ...

Discussions, studies continue on options for Chautauqua Lake

Local/Region August 22, 2026

BEMUS POINT – Although this year was a pretty good year, there continues to be weed problems in Chautauqua Lake, with various studies looking for a long-term solution. On Tuesday, the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance held a public information session where they invited ...

Performance on state ELA tests drops, math results increase

Local/Region August 22, 2026

Local district data for state third through eighth grade testing won’t be available until November, but statewide data released recently shows mixed marks. State Education Department officials recently released preliminary data from the 2026 third through eighth grade English language arts and mathematics assessments and the fifth and eighth grade science tests. While school districts have received the data, they are reviewing it. Once the data is certified local district results will be posted on the state Education Department website. The percentage of students scoring proficient ...

Remodeling ‘on track’

O’Connell running for county legislator

Local/Region August 22, 2026

Kevin O’Connell has announced his candidacy for District 6 Chautauqua County Legislator representing the Town of Hanover. He has accepted the endorsement of the Chautauqua County Democratic Committee. He previously served as a Hanover Councilman and County Legislator. In addition to his ...