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Secondary school name changes

It’s now called Dunkirk Middle and High School. The Dunkirk Board of Education rather quietly voted to change the name of the Sixth Street secondary school at its March meeting. No one from the board commented about it, and there were also no comments from the public. The board had tabled a ...

Arkwright to evaluate status of Highway Superintendent

ARKWRIGHT — With an emphasis on saving taxpayer dollars through reevaluating services countywide, the Town of Arkwright is looking into a way to cut back on the town’s highest salaried position, its Highway Superintendent. After discussions between Highway Superintendent Lisa Waldron, ...

Fredonia revisits board member term length discussion

Two years after deciding against putting reduced board member terms to a public vote, the Fredonia Board of Education revisited the topic at its latest meeting. As it was two years ago, the Board was split on the matter. Board President Steve Johnston was among the group of members to favor a ...

At Panama forum, the why of proposed merger is discussed

PANAMA — There are a few main reasons why Clymer, Sherman and Panama school districts are the three looking into a potential merger, compared to joining up with any other schools in the local area, and this was one of many topics addressed during the third community forum for the merger ...

Prophetic energy warning beleaguers state

Public Service Commission member John B. Howard was quickly aware of the shock value that loomed for utility users following a decision made on a February 2023 afternoon. After the panel approved $6.6 billion in transmission upgrades to reduce congestion in three regions by a 4-2 vote for ...

2% tax hike won’t balance Dunkirk school budget

Dunkirk City School District Superintendent Brian Swatland envisions a 2% property tax hike in the 2026-27 budget. However, he acknowledged that could leave the district about $133,000 short of balancing the spending plan. Swatland suggested the 2% hike to the Dunkirk Board of Education to ...