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Performance on state ELA tests drops, math results increase

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Local district data for state third through eighth grade testing won’t be available until November, but statewide data released recently shows mixed marks. State Education Department officials recently released preliminary data from the 2026 third through eighth grade English language arts and mathematics assessments and the fifth and eighth grade science tests. While school districts have received the data, they are reviewing it. Once the data is certified local district results will be posted on the state Education Department website. The percentage of students scoring proficient ...

Remodeling ‘on track’

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HANOVER — New York Medical Center has made significant renovations to the site of the former Lakeshore Hospital site on Routes 5 and 20. Roof work and interior remodeling has been done in anticipation of a phased opening, and it appears even more work is on its way. Substantial work ...

O’Connell running for county legislator

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Kevin O’Connell has announced his candidacy for District 6 Chautauqua County Legislator representing the Town of Hanover. He has accepted the endorsement of the Chautauqua County Democratic Committee. He previously served as a Hanover Councilman and County Legislator. In addition to his ...

Decree cites finances, population for St. Anthony’s closure

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The bishop of Buffalo’s Catholic diocese recently alleged that St. Anthony’s Parish of Fredonia had overdrawn bank accounts totaling $5,050 when it merged with Holy Trinity Parish in February. Bishop Michael Fisher made the statement as part of an Aug. 3 decree “reducing the church of ...

Court-ordered evaluation costs jump for county

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Chautauqua County is considering a request to use hundreds of thousands of dollars from its reserves to help pay for required psychological evaluations of individuals who have been arrested. Trish McClennan, the Deputy Director of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, appeared at some county ...

Sheridan to take another property to court

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SHERIDAN — The Town of Sheridan has already taken one property to the Chautauqua County Supreme Court, as the Pawn Starz site on Route 20 has remained a mess for several years. Now, the Town is set to take the same course of action against another property, a residence on Farmingdale ...