Pomfret Supervisor Dan Pacos, subtly yet accurately, summed up the biggest difference between serving on municipal boards during a December meeting. Though the village of Fredonia is located within the town, it is a much different dynamic when it comes to discussion. Pacos said of the Town ...

Over the past few years, one of the constant issues expressed by both the homeless and by advocates is the lack of street outreach to the homeless. That complaint came up again in November during the county Homeless Coalition meeting. Amanda Straight, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. housing ...

Fredonia Village Board was far too quiet about the recent contract approved with its Fire Department staff. In a meeting earlier this month, the board — with Mayor Michael Ferguson’s tie-breaking vote — passed the deal. But, unfortunately, no one on the board offered specifics regarding ...

Dunkirk’s spending problems will not go away, no matter how many fees are increased. This week, during a council meeting, members approved rate hikes associated with parks and services. Those who are city taxpayers will still be hit with the rising costs while non-residents will be paying ...

Ever since Darcy Regier was terminated in 2013, the Buffalo Sabres have been on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoffs. So dismal has the team’s record been during the drought, Coach Lindy Ruff — also fired in previously — was brought back. Through it all, that is a lot of ...

Ever since Darcy Regier was terminated in 2013, the Buffalo Sabres have been on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoffs. So dismal has the team’s record been during the drought, Coach Lindy Ruff — also fired in previously — was brought back. Through it all, that is a lot of ...