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The Western New York Chamber Orchestra opens its 2026-27 season at SUNY Fredonia with a program titled “Meditations.” The concert, which takes place on Sunday at 3 p.m. in King Concert Hall, will feature the Fredonia Chamber Choir under the direction of Dr. Vernon Huff, director of ...

Moss seeking election as Family Court judge

Alexandria Moss, Esq., a longtime Chautauqua County resident and experienced family law attorney, has announced her candidacy for Chautauqua County Family Court judge. With more than a decade of experience in family law and nearly a decade representing children in Family Court proceedings, ...

Lee running for County Legislature seat in Fredonia

Mike Lee has announced his candidacy for District 3 of the Chautauqua County Legislature, representing much of the village of Fredonia, town of Pomfret and Lily Dale. He has accepted the endorsement Democratic Party and Working Families Party, as well as the endorsement of the Dunkirk Labor ...

D&F Travel celebrates success with stadium tours

This past week, D&F Travel marked a milestone in Western New York tourism with the overwhelming success of its VIP Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the brand-new Highmark Stadium — a facility already being hailed as a defining symbol of Buffalo’s resilience, pride, and future. The stadium, built by Buffalo and for Buffalo, has quickly become more than a state-of-the-art sports venue. Locals are calling it a beacon for the region, a physical reminder of the grit, loyalty, and community spirit that make Buffalo run. Last week’s tours drew enthusiastic crowds eager to step inside the ...

County DSS commissioner discusses homeless, shelter space

MAYVILLE - The Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services for Chautauqua County, Carmelo Hernandez, stated that the situations of homelessness and those being unhoused did not occur suddenly - nor will solutions be found quickly. However, Hernandez shared insights the general public may ...

Sinclairville, Kiantone fire departments awarded grant funds

Some area fire departments are receiving federal assistance. U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer, along with Rep. Nick Langworthy, recently announced federal funds for fire departments, including some in Western New York. The Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, Inc. was awarded $97,142, the Kianone Independent Fire Department, Inc. received $50,988. Officials said the funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the primary goal of these grants is to ...