Johnny and Keely Burlett, local educators from Silver Creek Central School and Westfield Academy respectively, recently had the unforgettable experience of meeting renowned author Mitch Albom during the opening night of his latest book tour at a Cleveland library. Keely Burlett, who teaches ...
PORTLAND — The Town of Portland technically did not avoid raising taxes for this upcoming year, but it is hard to find a much smaller increase than the one currently proposed. The Town Board has introduced its preliminary budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which carries a property tax rate ...
A Chautauqua County legislator who is running for county executive believes more fund balance should be spent to keep the levy flat and reduce taxes further. Tom Carle, D-Fredonia, sent an email to The Post-Journal and OBSERVER where he discussed his campaign and differences he sees between ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued her first vetoes of 2025 - all of which were bills sponsored by a Senate Democrat who is often critical of Hochul. All seven of the bills were sponsored in the state Senate by Sen. James Skoufis, D-Cornwall and a frequent critic of Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul did ...
At least one local event will not be happening due to the U.S. government shutdown. Late Monday, the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants said it would be unable to perform Thursday at the State University of New York at Fredonia’s King Concert Hall. Technical Sgt. ...
Arch Festivals Sweetest Day Expo and Festival Saturday BROCTON — The Arch Festivals will present the Sweetest Day Expo and Festival on Saturday at Brocton Central School, 138 W. Main St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Utilize the school street entrance. The event includes food trucks, music all ...