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Silver Creek notes hirings, resignations

SILVER CREEK — At its recent meeting, the Board of Education held the first reading of five policies, as well as the second reading of 17 policies of the district. A series of budget transfers were also approved. Regarding district personnel, Justin Cerne has resigned from his role as High ...

Town discusses Dewittville water district extension project

Officials are hoping to start construction on a new water district extension in the Dewittville area by next year. During a recent Chautauqua Town Board meeting, officials held a public hearing on Water District I extension. According to Supervisor Don Emhardt, the water district would ...

Humane Society begins capital campaign

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is accepting contributions for its new capital campaign. The overhaul of renovations is looking to better fill the needs of the organization while also better serving the community members that support the Humane Society. Coordinators say increased ...

Langworthy backs revealing names tied to harassment claims

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy this week announced that he voted in favor of revealing the names of all members of Congress who have used the taxpayer-funded settlement fund to resolve sexual harassment claims against them. The privileged resolution forced a vote by the full House that would ...

WACS has another strong showing for ‘We the People’

“I try to press home to my students that Congress would function much better if they did what we do in this class. That is, discuss, debate, deliberate with civil discourse and then make decisions on what is best for the American people,” said Westfield Academy and Central School teacher ...

Seniors celebrate birthdays

Dunkirk Senior Center recently acknowledged members with birthdays in February. From left are, in front: Faith Heister, Jim Klocko, Pat Sievert, Lisa Forbes, Joe Andrasik, Kathy Falco. Standing are Bill Adamczak, Greg Adamczak, Marianne Payne, Laura Kszos and Sandy Draves.