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South Dayton voters reject dissolving village

SOUTH DAYTON - The village of South Dayton is here to stay --- for now at least. In a vote held Tuesday, 78 opposed the idea of dissolution while 55 were in favor. If residents in the village had approved the vote, all assets would have eventually been turned over to the town of Dayton. The failed vote means a dissolution process may not be initiated again for at least four years. There have been four successful village dissolutions in Cattaraugus County since 2009. According to the Cattaraugus County GIS page, on Jan. 1, 2009, Limestone was absorbed into the town of Carrollton. On ...

Scandinavian folk festival comes to Jamestown on Saturday, Sunday

Jamestown, which had the highest percent of Swedish born citizens of any city in the United States by 1920, will host its 23rd annual Scandinavian Folk Festival at the Northwest Arena on Saturday and Sunday. "We expect 1,200 people attending this year's Festival," says co-coordinator Donald ...

Fredonia grants tenure to nine employees

Nine employees recently hit a major milestone in their careers at the Fredonia Central School District. The Board of Education granted tenure to nine teachers at a recent meeting, including Dominic Hitchcock, Rhea Nelson, Steven Swart, Amy Zappie, April Powers, Heidi Bates, Tyler Burkett, ...

Two charged after recent Quality Inn incidents

Two people have been charged by Ellicott police after incidents at the Quality Inn in Falconer over the past week - though town officials said the hotel is still passing weekly code enforcement inspections. Caleb E Dellahoy, 18, of Falconer was charged with second-degree harassment, second-degree obstructing governmental administration and disorderly conduct on July 13 at 12:50 p.m. after officers responded to a reported fight. Dellahoy was allegedly outside of the Falconer hotel punching a person outside of the hotel's entrance. Dellahoy will be in Ellicott Town Court later. On ...

County eyes consolidated offices in Jamestown

Chautauqua County is looking to move several of its south county offices under one roof. Later this month the county legislature will be voting on a resolution to lease about 54,000 square feet at 310-322 East 3rd St., Jamestown. That is the Lynn building which is in the process of being ...

Veterans 4 Christ list coming summer events

On Saturday at 10 a.m., Veterans 4 Christ will be gathering for its monthly breakfast brunch. This breakfast is free for veterans, active-duty military and a plus one. The Gospel Church of Fredonia will be cooking and serving a delicious homemade breakfast. A special event will be happening after the brunch so please plan on staying a bit longer than normal. Quilts of Valor will be honoring veterans with a handmade quilt in a meaningful ceremony. All of this takes place at Tri-Church Parish in Brocton. Veterans 4 Christ have a busy summer. Please plan on joining us for one or ...