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Wires down in crash

Photo by Dan Kohler Brocton and Portland Fire Departments as well as the State Police at Fredonia responded to Route 5 and Woodcrest Drive after a vehicle struck a pole bringing down wires. The accident closed the route from Berry to Van Buren roads. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. ...

Flags to be at half-staff in Ondus’ memory

Flags to be at half-staff in Ondus’ memory New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of retired New York State Police Trooper Mark A. Ondus, a Gowanda resident, who passed away on Oct. 9 from an illness ...

Ripley Library announces new director

RIPLEY — The Ripley Public Library has a new director who is a familiar face. Molly Harvey has been a fixture at the location for three years as the Nutritionist from SNAP-ED, coming twice monthly to share nutrition information with our patrons. “When an opening came up, I was excited ...

National Commander Visits American Legion

FREWSBURG – The National Commander of the American Legion visited for an elegant dinner and powerful tribute towards the brave men and women who have served. American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley visited Samuel L. Derby Post 556 recently. Wiley was accompanied by a host of other ...

Audubon Hires New Executive Director

The Audubon Community Nature Center has hired Aaron M. Sidder, M.S., as its next executive director. Sidder started in the new position on Monday. Sidder brings more than 18 years of experience in landscape ecology, nonprofit leadership, grant acquisition, and environmental policy to his ...

District Looking To Partially Delay Zero-Emission Buses

BEMUS POINT – The school district is planning to submit a waiver to delay the full implementation of zero-emission buses within the district, according to Superintendent Joseph Reyda. While the school is pushing the full implementation further down the timeline, actions have been taken to ...