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Boil order lifted in Fredonia; users still need to conserve water

A boil order has been lifted for village of Fredonia users, but conservation of water is still being urged. On Saturday morning, the Chautauqua County Health Department said two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and making coffee. The filtration equipment at the water treatment plant is still under stress due to the high levels of organic material in the raw Fredonia Reservoir water. In recent days, the water treatment plant has been able to produce water that has consistently met ...

Teen dies, another injured in Cassadaga accident

CASSADAGA --- An early morning one-vehicle accident has led to the death of a teenager and has a community in mourning. Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies report at 12:37 a.m. Saturday, they responded with New York State Police, Cassadaga and Stockton Fire Departments to the accident on ...

Domestic violence case handling changes in imperfect system

More often than not, when it comes to domestic violence cases in court, victims find it hard to navigate the system or to get themselves heard. Attorney Sally Jaroszynski has been practicing law for over 30 years, and in that time she said things have changed when it comes to domestic ...

Community Notebook

Gowanda school Thespian Society presents ‘Clue’ GOWANDA — The Gowanda High School Thespian Society will present the stage adaptation of the classic murder mystery comedy Clue on Nov. 5, 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. in the Gowanda High School Auditorium, located at 10674 Prospect St. Directed by Ms. K. Merrill alongside co-advisor Mrs. Nobles, this fast-paced production features an ambitious multi-room board game set built by students, witty dialogue, and energetic performances from freshmen through seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at https://cur8.com/26069/project/142231, and ...

Area library events listed for week

Weekly events at local libraries have been listed. Check each library's website for details — Monday: Preschool Storytime at Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. — Tuesday: Zoom room ages 0 to 3 with families at Patterson Library. 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:15 a.m.; Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club at Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 1 p.m., Cozy Crafters at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.; Imaginarium after school elementary program ...

Lawsuit seeking damages in 2023 wrong-way crash re-filed

The family of a Jamestown man killed in a wrong-way crash in 2023 on Interstate 86 is refiling its case in state Supreme Court after the original 2025 filing was dismissed due to a procedural error. Sandra Town, Joseph Town and the estate of Todd A. Town refiled their suit in state Supreme Court earlier this week after the 2025 case was dismissed because of an issue with the way the lawsuit was served upon Werner Enterprises Inc. and Brandon D. Cox. The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages for the wrongful death of Todd A. Town, compensatory damages for injuries and losses sustained by ...