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Professor’s works selected for international exhibition

Two works created by a Fredonia theatre professor will be part of an upcoming international exhibition. Czerton Lim, professor of theatrical production and design in the Department of Theatre and Dance, had two of his recent scenic designs selected for inclusion in the U.S. National Exhibit ...

State vows to continue funding free school meals

Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York state will continue to fully fund its universal free school meals program despite President Donald Trump’s nationwide cuts to federal food assistance programs. By ensuring New York’s program remains fully funded, Hochul is protecting approximately 2.5 million free school meals per school day for kids across the state – and helping their families save up to $1,600 per child per year on groceries. This past week, new reports revealed other states across the nation are now facing declines in free school meal participation due to the impacts ...

Writers series sponsors poetry reading at SUNY

A poetry reading by guest writer Natalie Scenters-Zapico will be hosted by the State University of New York at Fredonia on Thursday, Nov. 5. The event is at 7 p.m. in the Marion Art Gallery at Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center is free, and the public is invited to attend. Scenters-Zapico is the author of three collections of poetry, “My Perfect Cognate,” “Lima :: Limón” and “The Verging Cities.” In addition, she is the winner of the PEN/America Joyce Osterweil Award, the GLCA New Writer's Award and the Utah Book Award. Her books have been reviewed widely in publications ...

Manufacturers learn about NY SMART I-Corridor opportunities

LAKEWOOD — More than 20 local manufacturers were represented at a special luncheon hosted this month by the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) and Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) at the Southern Chautauqua County Federal Credit Union Training ...

Bankoski seeking re-election as legislator

Robert “Bob” Bankoski announces his candidacy for re-election for his seventh term as the District 2, Chautauqua County legislator. He has received the endorsement of the Democratic Party, the Working Families Party, the Dunkirk Labor Council and the NYSCOPBA Union. He has been a resident of Dunkirk for over 62 years and it’s where he and his wife have raised their three children. His wife, Tammy retired from the School of Music at the State University of New York at Fredonia, their oldest daughter Taylor, graduated from JCC and SUNY Fredonia, their son Gunnar, graduated from JCC ...

Fuel prices showing small decline

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.28, down one cent from Oct. 19. One year ago, the price was $3.05. The New York State average is $4.38, down four cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.11. Chautauqua County costs are around $4.41 per gallon While northern states have begun transitioning to winter-blend gasoline, which is less expensive to produce and typically lowers costs at the pump, gas prices have seen little relief as crude oil remains above $100 per barrel. The national average has stayed above $4 per gallon since late July and is ...