Grape growers across the Lake Erie region are being left in a bind as Refresco, a major processor for many farmers, announced through letters this week that they are cancelling all of their contracts with grape growers. Refresco is one of the processors for many in the local Lake Erie region, ...

The State University of New York at Fredonia has appointed Julie Gorlewski, Ph.D., as its next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, President Stephen H. Kolison Jr. announced. Gorlewski currently serves as the Klara and Larry Silverstein Dean of the School of Education at Hunter ...

Last week, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel asked Pomfret officials to consider merging with the village of Fredonia, town of Dunkirk and city of Dunkirk. While that idea is still under consideration, Pomfret is looking to explore other smaller consolidations first. The Pomfret Town Board ...

A year ago, Michael Skelly and his brother, Chuck, delivered a $250 donation to the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry following a fundraising tailgate event prior to a Buffalo Bills game. While the money itself was certainly a help, it was more about the message it sent. Michael and Chuck ...

With prices continuing to rise at the gas pumps — up to $3.60 per gallon in numerous locations in Chautauqua County — Gov. Kathy Hochul is starting to feel the heat when it comes to high energy prices. During a stop in Tonawanda on Monday, Hochul said she is ready to revisit another costly ...

For a second straight meeting, Fredonia trustees tabled a resolution to pay $2,698,000 for engineering work on a planned North County Water District linkup. “I don’t want to approve a proposal until I understand it and have the answers,” said Trustee Leeann Lazarony at Monday’s ...