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Clymer school board hears about potential new building uses

CLYMER — As the process continues for the potential merger of the Clymer, Sherman and Panama school districts, each district has also been presented with a study that shows the possibility of future uses for each school building if the merger were to be approved. During the Clymer Board of ...

The Living Room Jam Band plays at Point

Today’s live Music at the Point will feature The Living Room Jam Band from 6 to 8 p.m. for Lawley Insurance’s V.I.P Night at Point Gratiot. The event is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance. The Living Room Jam Band (Lawley V.I.P. Night) is ...

UAW gives backing to Gies in race for Congress

Aaron Gies, Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, today announced the endorsement of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9, adding one of the nation’s most prominent labor organizations to his growing coalition of support from working people across NY-23. Wence Valentin III, UAW Region 9 Political Director, said Gies has demonstrated the kind of leadership working families deserve from their representative in Congress. Valentin said, “Aaron Gies earned the endorsement of the UAW Region 9 CAP Council because he takes the time to listen to ...

Lakeside Park kayak launch delayed

MAYVILLE – A new kayak launch is not expected to be installed at Lakeside Park this year. During the August Mayville Village Board meeting, officials pulled a resolution to award a contract to who would install the kayak launch. The kayak launch has been part of the Lakeside Park ...

Bright ideas for teamwork

BECC Electric teamed up with 11 apprentices from the IBEW Local 106 to install LED light fixtures at the East Town of Dunkirk Fire Department. Phil Binkiwitz, representing BECC Electric, Jim Ganey, 3rd assistant chief, and Dean Roe, president of local 106, helped make the effort happen.

Fall Fireside Lecture Series Schedule set for Westfield

WESTFIELD — The Chautauqua County Historical Society (CCHS) and Patterson Library have announced the schedule for the second half of their 2026 Fireside Lecture Series, a free public program that highlights the rich history of Chautauqua County and Western New York. Launched earlier this year, the Fireside Lecture Series was developed through a partnership between the two organizations to provide engaging presentations on local and regional history. The inaugural season has already featured lectures on Chautauqua County's role in America's 250th anniversary, the history of the Grange ...