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Mayville write-in candidates face uphill battle

Write-in votes could determine the Mayville mayor’s race, though write-in challengers Bill Ward and Tom Carlson face an uphill road. Rick Syper, incumbent mayor, received 228 votes while there were 237 write-in votes cast. Those will need to be counted and verified by the county board of elections. Voters across Chautauqua County decided a number of local races Tuesday, with contests for city, town and village offices appearing on ballots throughout the county. For this year's November elections, there were 37 local races among cities, towns and villages. A total of 17 towns, ...

Flea market set for Friday, Saturday in Sheridan

SHERIDAN — The Lake Shore Flea Market will be at the VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20. The hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and the market opens again Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This month will feature Thanksgiving and Christmas with blow molds and vintage ornaments plus, vintage toys, household, antiques, jewelry, Bills collectibles and so much more. Each month features new vendors and the “regulars” always have changing inventory. With a great variety of merchandise, you’re sure to find that just gotta have it item for yourself or you’ll find the perfect gift for your ...

Hochul opposes wage board for cannabis businesses

There will be no wage board for cannabis businesses in New York state. Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that would have repealed labor peace agreements required for cannabis businesses as well as creating a Cannabis Wage Industry Board. But, that signature won't come with the ...

St. George still awaits permit for recycling yard

After three separate meetings with the Town of Pomfret Zoning Board of Appeals, Steve St. George was still without a permit for a concrete and asphalt recycling yard to be allowed at a property he owns in the town. St. George sought a special use permit to establish a concrete and asphalt ...

Three domestic violence bills awaiting action

Flipping the calendar from October to November brings an end to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and with it an opportunity for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign five pieces of domestic violence-related legislation. Kyra’s Law is one of those bills. The legislation (S.6194C/S.2280C) Kyra's Law ...

SUNY Remembrance Ceremony to honor student veterans

The campus and surrounding communities are invited to attend the State University of New York at Fredonia's annual Veterans Day of Remembrance Ceremony. The event is slated for Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room on campus. The longstanding tradition is to honor, remember, and express deepest gratitude to the countless men and women who have served the country through the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony will feature reflections from veterans and student speakers, as well as the presentation of over $3,700 in Fredonia Veterans Scholarships to students ...