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City promotes PFAS money, water system

New payouts on a settlement over removal of PFAS from Dunkirk drinking water gave the city another chance to tout its water system. City Department of Public Works Director Randy Woodbury sent a press release about the two payouts totaling more than $40,000. “The city water treatment plant ...

Jackson Center to host Battle of Books Saturday

The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a trio of educational and community-focused events in May, including a Battle of the Books on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Grade school educators have been invited to bring student teams to its Battle of the Books event. Teams of students in sixth through ...

Arbor Day celebrations held in Mayville, Chautauqua

The Mayville Tree Advisory Committee recently held two Arbor Day celebrations – one for the village and one for the town of Chautauqua. On April 24, while at the Chautauqua Municipal Building, Town Supervisor Don Emhardt read the official proclamation, proclaiming that day Arbor Day in ...

WACS budget proposal includes tax levy hike

At their meeting this month, Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education members approved a resolution to be placed before voters on May 19, regarding a proposed budget of $21,359,328 for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes a total tax levy increase of 10.12%. However, ...

Coming up …

FRIDAY, MAY 8 Roblin Steel Coffee group Crossroads Diner, 2705 Main Road, Sheridan, 9 a.m. Former employees, families welcome. Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Advancing a Treaty on Crimes Against ...

Ripley reading event is ‘Island’ adventure

RIPLEY --- If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be stranded on a tropical island, just ask any student from Ripley Central School, and they will tell you. The entire school, from pre-K to Grade 6, as well as faculty members were given copies of the book “Nim's Island” by Wendy ...