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White Street incident resolved; shelter in place lifted in Fredonia

The Fredonia Police Department lifted the shelter in place for residents on White Street around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. In a news release issued by the department, police say the incident that prompted the shelter in place has been resolved peacefully and without injuries to anyone involved and ...

Fredonia schools lower budget amount

It took only two weeks for Business Administrator John Forbes to shave off more than half a million dollars from the initial projection of the 2026-27 Fredonia School Budget. After initially proposing a total budget amount of $41,537,240, Forbes returned to the Board two weeks later with an ...

New grants offer inclusive opportunities in area

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation has awarded grants to two local organizations, marking the first grants awarded from the Lyford-Gugino Endowment for Inclusive Classroom and Community Experiences. The Field of Interest fund was established at NCCF in 2025 through a generous gift ...

BESS, Brooks on planners’ agenda

The Fredonia Planning Board has important items on its agenda Wednesday. A site plan review of a proposed Battery Energy Storage System, and approval of an amended site plan for Brooks Memorial Hospital, are on tap. The Planning Board meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the second floor ...

Silver Creek passes law to exceed cap

SILVER CREEK — As the village crafts its 2026-27 budget, costs are hovering right around the tax cap. As a result, the Village Board passed a local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the tax cap, if necessary. Mayor Kathy Tampio said the Village’s preliminary 2026-27 budget ...

Another teacher retires from Gowanda

GOWANDA — Another veteran teacher is set to retire from the Gowanda Central School District after this year comes to a close. Wendy Greco has submitted her retirement resignation, effective June 30. Greco, a Perrysburg resident, said in her letter of resignation, “Thank you for the ...