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Ripley man injured after being struck by train

RIPLEY --- A Ripley resident escaped serious injury after being struck by a train Saturday evening. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded with the Ripley Fire Department and New York State Police to a reported train-versus-pedestrian incident around 9:20 p.m. It was reported the pedestrian attempted to cross the tracks before the train crossed which resulted in the pedestrian being struck. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located an injured individual near the railroad crossing. Michael Smith, 31, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported by ambulance to a ...

Two longtime Gowanda employees retire

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Board of Education has recently accepted several resignations, including two for the purpose of retirement. Janene Draegert is set to retire as a Keyboard Specialist at the end of the school year after 26 years with the district. Draegert said in her letter of resignation, “I truly have enjoyed my time at GCS and was fortunate enough to have worked with so many wonderful students and staff over the past 26 years.” Barbara Krawczyk will retire as a Physical Therapist on Aug. 25 after 33 years with the district. Krawczyk said in her letter of resignation, ...

Sea Lion Drive house to be torn down soon

MAYILLE – After many years and appearances in court, a dilapidated house in the village will soon be torn down. At the June Mayville Village Board meeting, officials passed a resolution hiring HH Rauh Contracting Co, LLC of Ashville to demolish 199 Sea Drive at a cost of $16,325 and do ...

Carroll highway employees may join Teamsters

FREWSBURG - Carroll Town Board members will hold a public work session and informational meeting at 6 p.m. June 24 regarding Highway Department contract negotiations and the department’s unionization. The department has been represented in the past by the IBEW, though a Public Employee Relations Board opinion filed in 2023 as part of an employee matter showed the union’s grip on the Highway Department wasn’t very right. According to a Facebook post recently by Timothy Burkett, Carroll town supervisor, the Highway Department is trying to transition to the Teamsters for union ...

Lakeshore Humane Society seeks donations for 22nd Annual Giant Yard Sale

The Lakeshore Humane Society's 22nd Annual Giant Yard Sale is coming in August. The event will be held in Floral Hall at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds on Friday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (a day of early bird shopping, with a $3 entrance fee for this day only); Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fairgrounds is located at 1089 Central Ave. in Dunkirk. The Yard Sale is LHS's biggest fundraiser of the year, as the organization works to help companion animals be safe and healthy, and find permanent, loving homes. Looking ahead, ...

Cummins employees donate toys to AHN Westfield pediatric patients

Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Easter Toy Committee recently held a toy drive at its facility, where employees donated toys and monetary contributions to help bring joy to young patients at AHN Westfield Hospital. As part of the effort, several boxes filled with toys and comfort items valued ...