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New fund aims to help Dunkirk ‘recover’

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A Dunkirk High School graduate and Class of 1971 valedictorian has not forgotten his early years. The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation last week announced the establishment of the Paul J. and Christine K. Lancaster Fund, created through a generous gift of $250,000. Grants from the ...

Fredonia schools called on for increased accessibility

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Elliana Leone was characterized by Superintendent Dr. Brad Zilliox as “a force of nature and an inspiration to everybody.” That could not have been more clear at a recent meeting of the Fredonia Board of Education. Elliana Leone spoke up for herself as a Fredonia student with special ...

Hanover projects will ‘hurry up and wait’

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HANOVER — The Town of Hanover has been one of the more busy municipalities across Chautauqua County in the past few years, but several of the town’s ongoing projects have hit roadblocks at the same time. At a recent meeting of the Town Board, Supervisor Lou Pelletter said, “The agenda ...

Community notebook

Community Notebook

Leaf collection underway in village The village of Fredonia is actively collecting loose and bagged leaves throughout the Village. Loose leaves may be raked to the curb and bagged leaves placed at the curb. No brush or limbs will be collected at this time. Residents are reminded they may ...

Area police

Area police

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office received a complaint of horses in the road in the town of Pomfret. Deputies made contact with the horse's owner, 39-year-old Jacob H.Tye, a town resident, who deputies said continues to intentionally release ...

Costumes are a treat

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OBSERVER Photos Dunkirk Intermediate School held its annual Halloween costume parade Friday. The parade began at 2 p.m., as Principal Kim Texter and Assistant Principal Stephanie Berghold opened the front doors. Together, dressed as “six, seven”, the principals juggled their hands as they ...