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Village vote can ice water debate

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Emotions overflow on a regular basis when it comes to water in Fredonia. In recent years, an immediacy caused by 10 boil orders over the last 38 months has led current Village Board members to look to a connection with the North County Water District as a solution. That does not sit well with ...

City schools talk budget amid sadness over loss

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The Dunkirk City School District finalized 2026-27 budget plans during its Board of Education meeting. The meeting had a sad tone, with the recent passing of School 5 Principal Danielle Russell repeatedly mentioned. Superintendent Brian Swatland asked for and received a moment of silence at ...

Jamestown woman dies after Thruway crash

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An accident on the New York State Thruway in the town of Evans has claimed the life of a Jamestown woman. New York State Police report at approximately 7:32 a.m. Wednesday, they responded to a one vehicle collision in the eastbound lanes four miles from the Evans-Angola exit. An investigation ...

Pair to speak on ‘All is Not Lost’ Sunday

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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple Street in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m., both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click on ...

Dunkirk man charged in narcotics probe

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An investigation into narcotics activity in Pomfret has led to the arrest of a Dunkirk man. A search warrant was executed at 9:44 a.m. Tuesday by narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and the Jamestown Police Department at 5341 Van Buren Road. Located inside ...

Pair of fire districts cited for lack of payments

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A pair of fire districts are facing the loss of future support regarding a lack of payment to Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Office of the County Attorney said in a news release issued Thursday that it is taking steps to resolve unpaid fees owed by the Forestville and Frewsburg Fire ...