A county legislator representing Fredonia is now on the North County Water District administrative board. The board also added two new town supervisors. Bob Scudder will replace the retired Legislator Terry Niebel of Sheridan on the board, said its vice chairman Rich Lewis. Scudder attended ...

After more than three years of hard work, the Comprehensive Plan for the village of Mayville and town of Chautauqua is complete. Officials note a comprehensive plan is one of a municipality’s most important documents. Chautauqua Town Councilman Scott Cummings was one of the co-chairs of ...

Winter hiking is quietly becoming one of Western New York’s most rewarding cold-season activities, attracting people of all ages who are looking for fresh air, light exercise, and a reason to escape the four walls of home. With winter trails now established across NYSDEC multiple-use areas, ...

Lake Erie State Park will get a line into the Portland Pomfret Dunkirk Sewer District (PPD), and the BOCES LoGuidice Center reportedly wants one too. Meanwhile, former Village Attorney Samuel Drayo continues his campaign against Fredonia’s latest contract to serve PPD. Drayo repeated his ...

Mason Maring of Westfield has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Scouting, and was formally recognized during a Court of Honor ceremony held last weekend. Mason began his Scouting journey at a young age as a Cub Scout in Pack 201 and later became a member of Troop 201 of ...

The Year of the Fire Horse, according to the lunar calendar, symbolizes courage, motion, and transformation. For me, this is a catalyst for more action. Something has to change — especially when it comes to health. I am tired of not feeling well, of wanting to do ordinary things without ...