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Primary voting for independents proposed

Enrolled voters who aren’t part of a political party could be allowed to vote in one primary election of their choosing under legislation proposed recently in the state Assembly. Assemblyman Sam Berger, D-Flushing, has introduced legislation (A.11650) that would allow voters not enrolled ...

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Stockton Fire Department to celebrate 105 years STOCKTON — On Saturday, Stockton will be celebrating 105 years of service to the community and surrounding areas. Starting at 10 a.m., the gates will open at the Stockton Fireman’s Grounds for a day filled with fun, food, activities, live music, bounce house and raffles. Proclamations and guest speakers will arrive at 1 p.m. to recognize the historical value that Stockton Volunteer Fire Company is to the community. Live music will play “The Freeze” from 6 to 9 p.m. and ending the night around 9, fireworks will light up the sky ...

Fuel prices continue to increase

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.10, up 4 cents from Aug. 17. One year ago, the price was $3.15. The New York state average is $4.16, up 3 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the state average was $3.16. In Chautauqua County, the range for fuel is between $4.25 to $4.35 a gallon. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 4 cents, and this August is shaping up to be the highest on record. Even though gasoline demand is down, which is typical for this time of year, higher crude oil prices are pushing up the national average gasoline prices. ...

WACS hears support from county boards

Former Interim Principal, Todd Crandall, took off his principal's hat and put on his Executive Director of the Chautauqua County School Boards Association hat to address the Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education at their meeting this month. Crandall, who became well acquainted with WACS school board members during his time as Interim Middle and Secondary School Principal, told board members that he will be making presentations to all boards in Chautauqua County. "We want boards across the county to know that they are not working in isolation," he said. All 19 ...

Furious George plays final Music at the Point

This Wednesday’s live Music at the Point Summer Series season finale will feature Furious George from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot. The event is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance. Furious George is a classic/modern/original rock band from ...

Strong ‘Voice’: Opera House welcomes West on Friday

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present An Evening with The Voice’s Lucas West on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Rochester-based vocalist, instrumentalist, and West is thought by many to be a strong force of the next generation of popular music. The 21-year-old West ...