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Petition opposes idea of data center

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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 ...

Village vote can ice water debate

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Emotions overflow on a regular basis when it comes to water in Fredonia. In recent years, an immediacy caused by 10 boil orders over the last 38 months has led current Village Board members to look to a connection with the North County Water District as a solution. That does not sit well with ...

City schools talk budget amid sadness over loss

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The Dunkirk City School District finalized 2026-27 budget plans during its Board of Education meeting. The meeting had a sad tone, with the recent passing of School 5 Principal Danielle Russell repeatedly mentioned. Superintendent Brian Swatland asked for and received a moment of silence at ...

Comedy Center Seeks $200K for Pittsburgh, Cleveland marketing

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The National Comedy Center is seeking some funds from the county to help promote the center, particularly in parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania. This week, National Comedy Center Director Journey Gunderson and Marketing Director Gary Hahn met with the county legislature’s Planning and Economic ...

Dolly A. Comstock

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Dolly A. Comstock, 84 of Cassadaga, passed away Apr. 13, 2026. Wife of the late Clifford L.; Mother of Scott, Ginger, Chris (Dawn) and Tim (Jennifer) Comstock. Visitation Sunday 2-5 pm in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 am. Full obituary in ...

Jamestown woman dies after Thruway crash

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An accident on the New York State Thruway in the town of Evans has claimed the life of a Jamestown woman. New York State Police report at approximately 7:32 a.m. Wednesday, they responded to a one vehicle collision in the eastbound lanes four miles from the Evans-Angola exit. An investigation ...