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Cassadaga Cemetery Association talks history, fundraising

CASSADAGA — The Cassadaga Cemetery Association held a recent meeting with the officers and trustees in the Jefferson Hall in the village. President Scott Dibble welcomed all to the meeting and led the group in prayer. Village of Cassadaga historian John Sipos was present and served as the adviser. Sipos had been on the board for nine years previously. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the equipment used for mowing the cemetery and an upcoming fund-raiser. Equipment usage is one of the main concerns in maintaining the cemetery. The association wants to keep the ...

Langworthy wants more transparency in healthcare costs

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy this week introduced the Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge (CHECK) Act, legislation designed to increase transparency throughout the healthcare system, empower patients with clear information about their medical costs, and hold healthcare middlemen accountable for hidden fees and opaque billing practices. The CHECK Act increases transparency throughout the healthcare system by giving employers greater visibility into healthcare spending, providing patients with clearer insurance information, and requiring providers to furnish detailed itemized medical ...

Redistricting fight begins in New York

New York voters will have the opportunity over the next two years to approve state Democrats’ attempts to redistrict the state’s congressional district boundaries to counteract Republican actions in other states. The Assembly and Senate passed legislation Wednesday (A.11553A/S10637A) ...

Pawsitive support for Heroes

For the past two years Fredonia Memorial Post 59 has been on a mission — to ensure veterans in need of service dogs receive the help they need. The mission began with a simple question from Second Vice Commander Steve Smith, “Can we do it?" Commander Jasen Erick replied, "We can and we ...

School 4 lists top students

Students of the Month for April were announced by Dunkirk City School District. The group of students from School 4 received a certificate and two were honored at the Board of Education meeting.

Opening day for Dunkirk Farmers Market is Wednesday

Wednesday kicks off the 2026 Dunkirk Farmers Market season. The Market will take place every Wednesday to Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) outside the Dunkirk Senior Center located at 45 Cliffstar Court under the City’s agrarian pavilion complex. “We are so very grateful to Refresco for stepping up time and again to support the Dunkirk Market and I am proud to announce that they will once again be the Title Sponsor for our 2026 Dunkirk Farmers Market season! On behalf of Mayor Wdowiasz, and the City of Dunkirk, we would like to once again thank Refresco for their ...