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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 ...

Air quality advisory announced by state for region

Wildfires in Canada will take a toll on individuals outdoors today. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald are issuing an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter for the Western New York regions. The pollutant of concern is: Fine Particulate Matter The advisory is in effect through 11:59 p.m. The Air Quality Health Advisory regions consist of: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties. DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health ...

Water distribution planned for Monday due to boil order

Two more water distribution rounds will take place Monday in the village of Fredonia due to the ongoing boil-water order that was put in place Tuesday. That order is expected to run through at least Wednesday of this week. The drive-through distributions will take place from noon to 2 p.m. ...

Unoccupied car fires in Cherry Creek probed

CHERRY CREEK — A pair of car fires are being investigated. At 6:09 a.m. Sunday, the Cherry Creek Fire Department responded to Dredge Ditch Road for a reported vehicle fire. The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team was requested to the scene to conduct an origin and cause fire investigation. Through investigation it was determined that two unoccupied vehicles were intentionally set on fire. At this time the fire is being ruled as incendiary in nature and the investigation is on-going. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Jamestown Police Department, ...