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Festivities set to honor nation’s 250th birthday

Chautauqua County is getting ready to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4. There are several activities slated in different municipalities throughout the county. Here is a list: JAMESTOWN July 3 - The Jamestown Tarp Skunks baseball team plays the Olean Oilers at 7 p.m. ...

Water session ‘not a debate or forum’

More information about Fredonia's July 9 water project presentation came out over the weekend in a very modern way: An email thread. News media, Fredonia officials, and members of Save Our Reservoir – the group that opposes Village Hall plans to ditch the reservoir and buy water elsewhere ...

Heat wave making impact on state grid

Scorching temperatures and high humidity are taking a toll on the state's grid. With extreme heat affecting New York and temperatures expected to remain high through the week, consumer demand on the electric system is rising as homes and businesses rely more heavily on air conditioning. High ...

Three-day Fourth of July fest begins Thursday in city

A three-day Fourth of July Celebration with live music, food and refreshment vendors and annual fireworks display kicks off on the Dunkirk waterfront from Thursday to Saturday. On Thursday, music will be provided by Hintz of Thunder (6 p.m.) followed by Sean Patrick McGraw (7:15) in ...

Savoring the ‘moments’

“This class has really impressed me in my first year here, both in their abilities and leadership in classes, and in sports and extracurriculars that they do to become a phenomenal student body.” That observation made by Fredonia High School Principal Ronald Tonelli just days before ...

Wandel offers water meeting updates

Trustee Paul Wandel offered a news-filled report at the latest Fredonia Board of Trustees meeting, topped by talk about water. Wandel said that on May 13, he and water treatment plant supervisor Luis Fred visited the plant and reservoir “to investigate any concerns. Luis and I did a ...