Hundreds of area residents gathered at Barker Common in Fredonia on Saturday morning as part of the "No Kings" demonstration. The rally began on Central Avenue and moved to the Common and gazebo around 11 a.m. Those at the event were protesting the direction of the country under President ...
A water conservation order remains in effect for village of Fredonia customers due to ongoing drought conditions. “Please continue to use water wisely and help reduce overall consumption,” the Fredonia Office of Emergency Management noted. “While rain is in the forecast, it’s still uncertain how much it will improve our supply. Customers are reminded to: fix leaks promptly — even small drips add up; limit lawn watering and car washing; turn off the tap while brushing teeth or shaving; run dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads; use a broom instead of a hose ...
VILLENOVA – An Erie County resident is accused of trying to get explicit photos from an underage individual. On Sept. 26, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division initiated an investigation in the town of Villenova regarding inappropriate communications with a juvenile victim. Through the course of the investigation, it was alleged that Justin M. Stanfield, 39, of Brant, had requested explicit pictures and videos from a juvenile. Further investigation revealed that Stanfield also disseminated indecent material to the same minor. On Thursday, ...
Another Chautauqua County community is facing water-supply troubles. On Wednesday morning, the village of Fredonia urged all residential and commercial water customers to immediately reduce water usage due to worsening drought conditions and low water levels in the Fredonia Reservoir. The ...
There might be another property tax hike coming in Dunkirk – at least it won't be a giant 84% this time. Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s proposed 2026 city budget contains a 2% tax increase. She emailed her proposal and an accompanying message late Tuesday, eschewing the traditional City Hall ...
New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of retired New York State Police Trooper Mark A. Ondus, a Gowanda resident, who passed away on Oct. 9 from an illness stemming from his assignment in and around the ...
