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County history today

January 25 — 1903: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mayville held its first services, marking the occasion with the ringing of its new bell. — 1950: A rare warm January day saw girls photographed in bathing suits on Lakewood beach as temperatures reached 72°F. — 2000: Kim Phuc, the ...

Comptroller: Fredonia schools financially stressed

The New York state comptroller has designated the Fredonia Central School District as financially stressed. Fredonia was one of 22 districts named statewide in Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's report, released Friday. It was called “susceptible to financial stress,” the lowest threat level ...

County honors Fredonia swimmer

MAYVILLE — Chautauqua County recognized Elizabeth Pucci-Schaefer for her outstanding athletic, academic, and community achievements during its January meeting on Wednesday night. Pucci-Schaefer, a senior at Fredonia High School, was honored with a proclamation presented by County Executive ...

GObike honors Parker for efforts

Each year, GObike of Buffalo holds their Solstice Soiree, a party to celebrate their team, community of members and volunteers who have worked to advance safe streets, accessibility, education, and bike repair and donation throughout the year. The team at GObike celebrated a partner who goes ...

Paid sick leave for pet care proposed

A proposed New York City law that would allow paid sick leave to care for sick pets is making its way to the state Legislature as well. Assemblyman Manny De Los Santos, D-New York City, has introduced A.791 to amend the state Labor Law to allow employees to receive paid sick leave for pet ...

Donation benefits shelter in Jamestown

The Zonta Club of Jamestown and Greater Jamestown AM Rotary Club made generous donations to the Hope Haven Women’s Shelter being developed by Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. (COI). The donated funds of $5,238 from the Zonta Club and $5,125 from the Rotary Club will help pay for furniture ...