A vacant lot on Hoyt Street in Dunkirk is the site of the next Chautauqua Area Habitat for Humanity home. The organization purchases lots and builds homes in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Land Bank. “We look for a good location for families to raise kids in,” said Dave ...

Chautauqua County’s Safety Net program is once again running in the red and needs millions of dollars to cover its shortfall. One way or another the county will have to come up with the funds for the program, but at least one county official doesn’t want its reserves used to make up the ...

The Fredonia Central School District said goodbye to several employees at a recent meeting. Among them was Andy Dykes, a Cleaner at the district for the past four decades. Director of Special Education Kristen Ferro thanked Dykes for his service to the district and presented him with a ...

The five speakers at this week’s nuclear power forum for local leaders offered a glowing assessment of nuclear power and Dunkirk’s capability to host a plant. They gushed about the economic opportunities it could bring — and assured there would be no actual “glowing” in Dunkirk, as ...

HANOVER — The year 1776, a year memorized by students in every American history class throughout generations, will be brought to life this weekend in Hanover. That very year in history, 250 years ago, will be the main focus of their parade and celebration on July 4. There will be no ...

The village of Fredonia government is eying a new law to make it easier for businesses to use electronic signs. A public hearing on the proposed law is scheduled before the trustees’ next meeting Monday. It’s set for 5:30 p.m. Trustee Paul Wandel asked Mayor Michael Ferguson to ...