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6/19/2026 11:57:49 AM
The Village of Fredonia has had a vacancy on its Board of Trustees since Jon Espersen's resignation last month, but it appears that a decision on who will fill that open seat will be made shortly. Mayor Mike Ferguson, who gave an update on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday, says the village has been conducting interviews, and five candidates have applied for that seat to fill out the rest of ...read more
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2026-06-20 12:25
SUNY Fredonia this week announced that P.J. Gondek has been appointed as the university's Director of Athletics and Recreation, while Angela Pucciarelli-Rice has been promoted to Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation and Senior Woman Administrator. Both appointments, according to the university, establish a leadership structure designed to support student-athletes, strengthen depar...read more
2026-06-20 10:16
A Brocton-area man faces a handful of charges after he allegedly let horses loose from their pasture at a location in the Town of Portland Saturday morning. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of unwanted male shortly after 6:30 AM and, on arrival, identified 39-year-old Jacob Tye as the suspect. Deputies allege that an investigation found that Tye unlawfully entered a bui...read more
2026-06-20 09:26
A Cattaragus County man was sentenced following a conviction of the distribution of child sex abuse material. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced on Wednesday that 31-year-old Philip Young of Olean will serve 15 years in prison and lifetime supervised release by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.  Young was previously arrested after a tip was received by the National ...read more
2026-06-20 08:28
Some members of the public got a first look at the City of Jamestown's new comprehensive plan during a presentation last week. The presentation was made at the Prendergast Library by the Department of Development's Principal Planner, Jason Kulaszewski. According to Kulaszewski, the main focus of the plan is the city's neighborhoods. He added that people want to be more involved... [audio:620267...read more
2026-06-20 07:34
The Chautauqua County Youth Bureau has announced the availability of funding to support programs that promote positive youth development for young people under the age of 21. The funding provided by The Office for Children and Family Services (OCFS) and administered through the Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services (DMHSS), is designed to strengthen programs that help youth build the ...read more
2026-06-20 04:58
The Cassadaga Valley Central School District has 11 newly tenured educators. The group was recognized during the district's Board of Education meeting earlier this month. According to the district, their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to students have earned them that important milestone. They include Heather Heald, Mark Sager, Maddie Sohl, Jacob Wilcox, Bryelle ...read more
2026-06-20 04:09
The Chautauqua County NY Connects program was honored this week with the Chautauqua County Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team's (E-MDT) 2026 Service Award in recognition of its commitment to serving older adults, caregivers, and vulnerable residents throughout the county. The award was presented during the county's recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Mike Lee, who represents the Center fo...read more
2026-06-19 05:20
DPW crews in the Village of Fredonia will begin a special brush collection on Monday. This following damage caused by the gusty winds that toppled trees in the area on Thursday. Mayor Mike Ferguson, who made the announcement on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program, says this round of collection is for storm damage only. He says residents should place their brush between the curb and the street. The next r...read more
2026-06-19 02:47
Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man in the Town of Hanover after he allegedly smashed a windshield of a vehicle in which a juvenile female was a passenger. Deputies were called to an undisclosed address at about 9:30 AM Friday for a report of a past-tense altercation. After an investigation, they located 56-year-old Michael Plecker a short time later and took him into custod...read more
2026-06-19 02:16
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Congressman Nick Langworthy has launched an initiative recognizing outstanding citizens throughout Western New York and the Southern Tier. Langworthy is encouraging residents across New York's 23rd District to nominate people for the America 250 Community Heroes Award. He says there are countless individuals who embody the values of "servi...read more
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