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Mel Brooks’ archives coming to Comedy Center

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The National Comedy Center will become the home of famed comedian Mel Brooks’ career archives. The announcement comes with the 99-year-old Brooks’ newest film, Spaceballs II, coming out in theaters April 27. Brooks’ career archives are one of the most comprehensive collections of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forestville budget vote includes 2.9% hike

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FORESTVILLE — The 2026-27 Forestville school budget has not changed much since its initial presentation several months ago. On Tuesday, voters will decide on a proposed budget of $14,982,238, which carries a school tax levy increase of ...