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Boil order to continue into next week for Fredonia water

There's been some minor progress regarding the Fredonia water system, but a boil order will remain in effect through at least Tuesday. In a report issued on the Fredonia Office of Emergency Management Facebook page, officials noted that turbidity levels in the system continue to trend ...

Chautauqua man charged in discharging firearm close to residence

CHAUTAUQUA --- A town resident is facing charges after shooting a firearm within 500 feet of a residence. At around 11:34 a.m. Saturday, Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to a person with a weapon complaint at Centralia-Hartfield Road. Through an investigation it was found that 33-year-old Gabriel J Seyler was allegedly responsible. Seyler received a ticket to be in the Town of Chautauqua Court later.

Fredonia holds off on further water distribution

Some 2,200 cases of bottled and canned water were distributed to residents on Wednesday and Thursday through the Fredonia Office of Emergency Management, village officials reported on Friday morning. For now, however, there are no future plans for water distribution due to additional bottled ...

Silver Creek hears pleas for fire police vehicle

SILVER CREEK — The latest Village Board meeting was a prime example of democracy in action. Just before the meeting concluded, a group representing the Silver Creek Fire Police inquired about a proposed purchase. It never hurts to ask, and that’s just what the group did — and it paid off. Following more than 10 minutes of discussion, the Silver Creek Village Board passed a resolution declaring its intent to purchase a vehicle for the Fire Police, contingent on the necessary documentation and pricing, as stated. Trustee Dwayne Haskins made the motion to declare the Board’s ...

Man charged after Westfield dispute, altercation

WESTFIELD --- A 24-year-old man is facing first-degree criminal contempt, second-degree harassment and endangering the welfare of a child charges. The Westfield Police Department say they responded to 7651 Route 20, Lot 12 on Wednesday for a reported domestic dispute. Through an ...

Wdowiasz plans discussion on repowering plant to nuclear

City of Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz on Thursday announced the first scheduled community discussion on potential repowering of the former NRG coal-burning power plant to one of the new nuclear power generating technologies for Tuesday at 6 p.m. immediately following the Common Council meeting ...