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Scudder seeking re-election to Legislature

Bob Scudder has announced his candidacy for re-election as a Chautauqua County legislator in the 3rd district. The 3rd district consists of the west side of the Village of Fredonia and the Town of Pomfret. Scudder is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines. As a 40-year ...

Cassadaga Valley opens Cougar Cafe for students

SINCLAIRVILLE — During the month of September, Cassadaga Valley Central School opened their Cougar Cafe, a cafe experience for students, namely seniors at the moment, to allow them opportunities to focus on and prepare for potential future college majors and careers. More than just a cafe, ...

Hanover plans budget, fire contract hearings

HANOVER — The next regular Hanover Town Board meeting will begin with public hearings regarding the preliminary Town Budget for the 2027 fiscal year and its Fire Protection District contracts. The preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning on Jan. 1, 2027 will be completed and filed ...

$4.9M in tax credits set for Fredonia apartments project

A tax equity syndicate announced it is getting a projected $4.9 million in tax credits to redevelop a Fredonia apartment complex. Foss & Company stated in a press release that it closed on “four historic rehabilitation investments in Buffalo, Albany, Fredonia, and Kingston, supported by ...

Dunkirk council narrowly approves water rate hikes

Dunkirk has raised its water rates, effective Jan. 1. The Common Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to pass a local law enacting the changes. The ward representatives were split: Natalie Luczkowiak and Michael Civiletto voted “no,” while Frank Torain and Gary Frederickson were in favor. That ...

WACS volleyball holding ‘Pink Out’ event

estfield Academy and Central School Girls volleyball team is fighting on and off the court to help combat breast cancer. The team is holding a “Pink Out” event from 4:30 p.m. until the end of the varsity game today. The WACS volleyball team will go against Maple Grove and all guests are encouraged to wear pink. All proceeds from the event will be donated to AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Westfield Volleyball Parents are sponsoring this fundraiser. The event will include at least 15 basket raffles and a 50-50 drawing. Also, at least 15 gift ...