The village of Fredonia is preparing to show its support for United Way of Chautauqua County through its first-ever employee payroll campaign, giving staff the opportunity to support local programs and initiatives through pledges. UWCHQ Executive Director Amy Rohler and UWCHQ Director of ...
The odds of Dunkirk being able to host a nuclear facility if it wants to is increasing. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, Chief Executive Officer Mark Geise noted there were eight communities across the state that submitted an application to host one new nuclear facility to be constructed in the state. Now, he said, the state is actually eyeing constructing five nuclear facilities. Geise said one of the sites has been selected. That was Fort Drum. “That leaves four more of the seven communities that are in (consideration). That’s pretty good ...
Work on a town of Dunkirk bridge has been officially completed. New York state Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez Friday said the $3.4 million project on State Route 5 replaced the nearly 100-year-old bridge over Canadaway Creek with a modern structure that will enhance safety and ease travel for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians along this important road in Western New York. This stretch of State Route 5 is part of the historic Great Lakes Seaway Trail and is a popular route for sightseers as well as local commuters and commercial vehicles traveling ...
The village of Fredonia, in coordination with the Chautauqua County Health Department, has lifted the conserve water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers, including customers in the Town of Pomfret. The conserve water order was issued on Friday, Oct. 23 to reduce demand on Fredonia's water treatment plant. However, water usage did not decrease significantly following the order, and the plant continues to experience challenges due to high levels of organic material in the Fredonia Reservoir and the old media in the filter beds. The water treatment plant has consistently ...
Separation anxiety was mightily apparent during a vote in Canada last month. Oil-laden Alberta, which appears more conservative in its values than the rest of the country that proudly waves the maple leaf flag, will not be on its own anytime soon. A referendum that would have created a path ...
Students from SUNY Fredonia will be doing their part to contribute to their community this weekend. Fredonia’s annual Fall Sweep is this Saturday beginning around noon throughout the village. Fall Sweep is an annual volunteer initiative where SUNY Fredonia students partner with the Village ...
