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County notes recycling opportunities

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The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities (DPF) Landfill Division is calling on all residents to renew and strengthen their commitment to recycling and waste reduction — simple actions with a profound and lasting impact on our local environment and economy. Why Your Small Actions ...

Rabies bait drops target north county

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MAYVILLE — A rabies prevention campaign will take place in areas of northern Chautauqua County the week of May 18 to 25. Small baits containing rabies vaccine will be dropped from fixed wing airplanes. This effort is coordinated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of a ...

SUNY alumnus Usifer nominated for Tony Award

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Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards were announced on May 5, and State University of New York at Fredonia alumnus Brian Usifer is a nominee. In the category of Best Orchestrations, Usifer was nominated for his work on the first Broadway revival of the musical “Chess.” He also serves as ...

Bird to challenge firing from village DPW

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David Bird alleges he was fired from his job as Fredonia Department of Public Works Director for political reasons, and plans to challenge it in court. Bird said the decision to let him go was made in a Board of Trustees executive session, which is closed to the public, Monday night. Speaking ...

Audit demands Fredonia corrections

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Mismanagement by village trustees caused the village of Fredonia’s finances to deteriorate over a six-year period, according to an audit by the state Comptroller’s Office. The audit, released Friday, covers the six-year period of 2019-25. It demands a corrective action plan from the ...

Main squeeze

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SILVER CREEK — Four days in September will showcase what the village of Silver Creek is all about. The 59th annual Festival of Grapes will be from Sept. 17 to 20 in downtown. The Village Board officially set the dates of the festival at its latest meeting. Mayor Kathy Tampio proposed the ...