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Call for collaboration

The famous saying goes, sometimes it might take a village for any success in life. Basically, it means the importance of a community working together and how their efforts could impact the success of the work of any individual or organization. SUNY Fredonia is celebrating its bicentennial with ...

Residents appeal court decision allowing Dewittville condos

Residents of the Point Chautauqua area are appealing a July state Supreme Court ruling denying the residents' attempt to stop a new condominium project near Dewittville. The notice of appeal was filed in the state Supreme Court on August 4. The case will now proceed to the Fourth Department ...

Boedo Foundation Family Picnic is Aug. 29

SILVER CREEK — For the fifth year in a row, Silver Creek and its neighboring communities will soon come together for a day of fun to support one of the area’s most impactful charities. The Michael Boedo Community Foundation’s fifth annual Family Picnic fundraiser is set for Saturday, ...

County worker charged in theft of benefits

A Jamestown woman, who is a Chautauqua County employee, is facing numerous charges after allegedly stealing benefits from some of the clients she serves. It was announced Wednesday that a 23-count indictment has been handed down by Chautauqua County Grand Jury against 38-year-old Amber ...

Cannabis retail dispensary proposed in Fredonia

A marijuana retail store is being proposed in the northern end of Chautauqua County, which, if approved, would be the first one in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. The Chautauqua County Planning Board was notified that Empire Smoke Shop 9 is seeking a Special Use Permit for an adult-use cannabis ...

Field of dreams

SILVER CREEK — There is plenty of change going on at Silver Creek schools, none more so than to the campus itself. The new school playground is complete, but it is far from the only major part of Silver Creek’s capital project that has seen substantial progress. Superintendent Dr. ...