Forestville announces new hires

June 17, 2023

FORESTVILLE — The Forestville Central School District has three new teachers to join the Hornets’ nest. Krista Lennertz and Cassandra Essek were hired as teachers at the Elementary School, while Zachary Bills was hired as a Music Teacher for the district. All three appointments are probationary, each commencing Aug. 30, 2023 and ending Aug. 29, 2027, at which point the teachers may be offered tenured positions in the district, if the district so chooses. Forestville Superintendent Dr. John O’Connor recommended each hire to the Board of Education. The Board of Education also ...

Several departments on scene of large fire

June 15, 2023

Several departments are on scene this afternoon of a large fire reported to be in a barn. The property is located on Route 83 west of South Dayton. Route 83, between Route 322 and Milestrip Road, in the town of Villenova was closed to traffic. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Quest Backpacking marks 34 years

June 2, 2023

On Saturday, April 29, Fredonia Middle School Backpacking Club launched the 34th annual Quest Backpacking Expedition with the one day hike. After completing eight weeks of classes, 65 eighth-graders from Fredonia, Cassadaga, and Silver Creek Middle Schools took part in the adventure. They were guided by 30 high school student leaders and 30 adults. The first in a series of three hikes totaling 50 miles, campers learned hiking techniques, leave no trace lessons, how to set up their tents, proper road crossing procedure, layering, and how to manage their equipment. The two day hike was ...

Local golf

May 30, 2023

The Inter-Club Golf Tournament will be at Vineyards Golf Course on Saturday with a tee off at 9:30 a.m. All golfers are asked to arrive 45 minutes early to register. ——— The Dunkirk Falcons will be hosting their 2nd annual golf outing on June 17 at Vineyards Golf Course. This year is ...

Area police

May 18, 2023

LILY DALE MAN CHARGED IN NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING LILY DALE — A 23-year-old resident has been charged after a month-long investigation into the trafficking of narcotics from Great Britain to Chautauqua County. On Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Narcotics Investigators and the Chautauqua County Office of the Sheriff in conjunction with Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security said Nicholas A. Loomis was taken into custody without incident after allegedly receiving packages containing 3 kilos of codeine from overseas utilizing FedEx shipping service. Loomis ...

Ripley fire caused by electrical issue

May 16, 2023

RIPLEY — An electrical issue was cited as the cause of a fire that broke out Monday in the town of Ripley. Firefighters were alerted around 2 p.m. of the blaze at a Route 76 residence. In a message posted to Facebook, the Ripley Hose Company No. 1 said an occupant and their pets exited ...