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Fredonia increases data security measures

With technology more prevalent in the world now more than ever before, the Fredonia Central School District has taken measures to ensure that the district is well protected. The district entered into a Data Privacy and Security Support Agreement with Lake Shore Central Schools in the amount of ...

Village celebrates ‘wonderful’ Festival of Grapes

SILVER CREEK — The 59th annual Festival of Grapes was a success. Mayor Kathy Tampio thanked everyone who was involved with the festival at a Board meeting held a day after the festival concluded. Among those who Tampio thanked were the Festival of Grapes planning committee, the Village ...

Riding for a ’cause’

The Sons of Liberty recently had its 12th annual Disabled Americans Veterans Run, which assists veterans in our area. The Sons of Liberty would like to thank all the riders who attended. Joe and Ranee Granada, who gave so much help along with all others at the Sheridan VFW. Also, Greg and ...

Clinics help seniors get moving at Centaur Stride

Recently, Centaur Stride offered three community clinics with support from a grant from the Westfield Fund. The clinics were designed to introduce more people to the potential benefits of therapeutic horseback riding, equine-assisted activities and spending time in nature. One of the clinics ...

Residents reiterate rental property objections

A recent Town of Dunkirk Board meeting was a blast from the past. All it was missing was a handwritten letter from Sue Hazelton. Several members of the Dunkirk community spoke out against a short-term rental property operating on Woodlands Drive. Among them were Sue Hazelton and Jay Warren, ...

Appeals Court hears arguments in murder case

BATAVIA - Whether a grand jury indictment charging a Silver Creek woman with second-degree murder is reinstated or not now lies in the hands of five judges in the Fourth Department Appellate Division. Ashley Bertino of Silver Creek was charged by grand jury in 2025 with second-degree murder, ...