During Women’s History Month and Women in the Trades Month, four juniors are challenging perceptions of the automotive repair field. Abigail Cruz and Adelisa Haskins of Fredonia, along with Isabella Booth and Gracie Remington of Brocton, are building their skills in the Automotive Body ...

A state lawmaker wants to increase the transparency on lead contaminants for homebuyers, particularly those who are buying an older home. The state Assembly recently passed A.1529A by a 99-43 vote after passing the bill in the final days of the 2025 state legislative session by a 106-40 vote. ...

Fredonia’s budget talks got underway Wednesday with plenty of grim news. Village Treasurer Erlyssa LeBeau continually provided gloomy financial figures as trustees debated how to keep the troubled village solvent. The trustees are considering Mayor Michael Ferguson’s budget proposal for ...

Fredonia village officials commented this week on an upcoming “No Kings” rally opposing President Donald Trump and his administration. The rally is set for Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m., according to a Tuesday morning post on the Fredonia-Pomfret Democrats’ Facebook page. Ralliers are to ...

After months of planning, persistence, and braving the harsh grip of a Western New York winter, a dedicated group of volunteers has brought an ambitious conservation project to life in Dunkirk Harbor. The Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, working hand-in-hand with state environmental ...

Empire State Development on Wednesday announced that Ultrapak, LLC is expanding its Chautauqua County operations, modernizing its long-term facility in the city of Dunkirk. Supported by up to $120,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the $800,000 project will integrate ...