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UPDATE: Weather postpones Ladies Night at Pier

Due to the windy weather, water rising slightly and alternative park location wet grass issues, the city of Dunkirk has decided to postpone tonight's Music on the Pier for overall public safety. The event with same bands will be rescheduled to Thursday, Sept 4. That will feature Silver Xtreme ...

Trustee blames county in water issue

Fredonia Trustee Michelle Twichell wants to punish Chautauqua County over the village’s latest boil water order. Twichell proposed a resolution Wednesday to find the county in breach of contract over water connections with the village. The resolution states the village entered into a 2020 ...

Boil order lifted; Fredonia users asked to conserve water at moment

The village of Fredonia announced Tuesday morning that the boil-water order has been officially lifted. Following extensive testing and consultation with the Chautauqua County Department of Health and New York State Department of Health, the water supply has been confirmed safe for consumption ...

Westfield names new superintendent

Ryan Sikorski was appointed as the new Superintendent for Westfield Academy & Central School during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. The district, in a social media post, said Sikorski brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to educational excellence. "We are ...

Fire chief says department ‘not the enemy’ in water crisis

Tensions continue to rise regarding the boil-order water in the village of Fredonia. After a fourth round of water distribution, Fredonia Fire Chief Josh Myers noted in a Facebook post that some residents are becoming upset and taking it out on those who are working to keep the village ...

Water distribution creates bottleneck on Main St.

Village of Fredonia officials announced this morning that turbidity levels in the water system have leveled and that testing is taking place. "While this is a positive development, the boil water order remains in effect until all testing is completed and confirmed safe," the village said. In ...