Landfill rates for commercial users and municipalities will likely be increasing. During the Chautauqua County Legislature’s Public Facilities Committee meeting, a resolution was approved, which would slightly increase rates for construction and demolition, as well…
Gillibrand, other Dems aim to lower Medicare age to 50
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined nine of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Medicare at 50 Act, legislation to…
‘Driving force’ built relationship between Senecas, community
SILVER CREEK — A crowd of about 70 residents poured into the cozy and welcoming Anderson-Lee Library to pay tribute…
Fredonia eyes bond note for water project
Three Fredonia trustees devoted their board meeting reports this week to the water system saga. Most notably, Trustee Tim Mulholland…
Man found in county tied to Vermont school threats
A Colchester, Conn., man who was located in Chautauqua County, is facing charges tied to making threats to an elementary…
‘Gratitude and respect’: Hanover unveils Veterans’ Memorial Statue
HANOVER — Dating back several years, the town of Hanover has been planning and designing a memorial to honor veterans…
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Final CSP merger town hall is Nov. 30
ASHVILLE — A final informational forum for the Clymer, Sherman and Panama school district communities is set for the end of this month, giving residents one more chance to ask questions and get more information before the final statutory vote is scheduled. The meeting is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. at the…
Veterans Day noted in Silver Creek
THURSDAY, NOV. 12 Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30…
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WACS annual dinner theatre set for Friday, Saturday
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CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Donato scored on a wrist shot from between the circles…
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Gillibrand, other Dems aim to lower Medicare age to 50
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined nine of her Senate colleagues to introduce the…
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Camera debate creates murky picture
There is a common theme across the nation when it comes to Flock cameras. Americans do not want to have something consistently looking over their shoulder. According to Pew Research Center, the automated license plate readers are high-speed camera systems that automatically photograph every license plate that passes them. When networked together and paired…
Nation indebted to freedom fighters
Government has no worries over spending
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How, when will New York hit bottom?
Let’s pick up where we left off last week. As Ken Blackwell wrote at https://www.facebook.com/blackwellohio on Nov. 5, it’s time to tell “a bruised and bloodied team to get back out on the field and fight again.” He urges those dissatisfied with 2026 election results to “stop sulking and start fighting. Democrats (will) hold…