One of the best teachers across all of New York state is set to retire after this school year comes to a close. Ellen Foley has submitted her retirement resignation from the Fredonia Central School District. Foley will leave her role of Early Childhood Teacher at the Wheelock Early ...
A crime lab at SUNY Fredonia is still in the works. “I’m calling it CSI Fredonia,” university President Stephen Kolison said during the University Council’s March meeting. The crime lab is a collaboration between SUNY Fredonia and Chautauqua County. Kolison said SUNY Fredonia is seeking more operational aid from the state to help pay for the lab. In the meantime, “we had a meeting this week (with county officials) to scope out areas that could be built, and a big meeting is coming soon,” Kolison said. The crime lab would be tied to university programs but would also ...
MAYVILLE – County lawmakers have agreed to help financially support plans for three small south county school districts to merge, as well as a north county municipality to look into sharing services and/or merging with neighboring local governments. While the proposals were unanimously ...
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 2026-27. The proposal includes a 2% tax increase — not good news for residents, but a far cry from the 54% hike slapped on them for 2025-26. LeBeau projects $9.4 million in expenses for the village next year. However, “we really have to watch our spending to make sure we don’t get to that ...
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. Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, voted against the bill both times due to the high risk of present toxins in older homes especially. With the bill having recently made it through the state assembly, it is now up to those in the state senate to decide the ultimate fate of the legislation. ...
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 ...
