John Forbes has cut more than $2.4 million from the first draft of the 2026-27 school budget. There is still a lot more work to be done to get under the tax cap. At the third presentation of the proposed 2026-27 school budget, Forbes revealed the district is still more than $760,000 over the ...

One segment of the local agricultural community that isn’t struggling for a market is the beef industry. Unlike grape farmers, who are dealing with Refresco canceling local grape contracts, farmers who are raising beef cattle are still seeing strong consumer demand and price increases in ...

Artscape Fredonia is a new public art program bringing vibrant banners to the streets surrounding Barker Common. Featuring the work of 25 regional artists, the project is implemented by the North Shore Arts Alliance and supported by businesses and individuals committed to the cultural and ...

SHERIDAN — One of the most sizable pieces of land in the town of Sheridan, the vacant Eagle Bay site, was up for discussion at a recent Planning/Zoning Board meeting. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) was recently awarded $675,000 of Empire State Development funding ...

PORTLAND — Upon entry to the Portland Town Hall at the most recent meeting, it was clear that many people in the community had something to say about a data center eyeing Portland as a potential home. The crowd filled the courtroom and every seat was filled, with even more guests standing ...

An inmate who had injured a counselor and officer at the Lakeview Shock Incarceration facility in Brocton during a brutal incident in February has struck again. State Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, said the inmate --- who was transferred to Attica Correctional Facility --- assaulted six ...