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‘Drop of caring’

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MAYVILLE — Five elementary students from Chautauqua Lake Central School recently had the opportunity to attend the New York Water Event, hosted by the New York Section American Water Works Association, a statewide conference in Saratoga. Students attended as a part of the CHQ Kids Care ...

Fredonia approves tax, water fee raises

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The village of Fredonia has approved a 2026-27 budget with a 4% tax hike and a raise in the water users’ fee. The board voted, 4-0, on both the budget and a local law required to enact the water fee increase. The same 4-0 vote overrode the state’s cap of 2% on property tax raises. Trustee ...

Burnside hired as Fredonia School Psychologist

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The Fredonia Central School District has finally filled its Elementary School Psychologist vacancy, and the district didn’t have to look far to find the right fit. Laura Burnside, a Fredonia resident, will be joining her home district to accept a School Psychologist position at Fredoniwa ...

IDA OKs $5.1 million for work at Ripley site

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An effort to improve some vacant land in Ripley and make it ready for business development is moving ahead. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, board members awarded a $5,101,000 bid for paving, water and sewer to S. St. George Enterprises, which was the ...

Battle of Books in Ripley more than a good read

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RIPLEY — When the Chautauqua Institution canceled this year's Battle of the Books event, Ripley School students decided the battle must go on. On March 30, four teams from Ripley and one from Brockton held their own Battle of the Books, hosted by RCS. "When the Chautauqua Institution ...