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Dunkirk plans water rate hikes

DUNKIRK — The city of Dunkirk is planning to increase its water rates on Jan. 1. Officials are eyeing an increase in the base rate that all city water customers pay, from $20 to $30. A discontinuation of the declining block rate, which lets industrial users pay less after reaching certain usage benchmarks, is also proposed. In addition, the price per gallon for water used above the base rate would go from $4.33 per 1,000 gallons to $5. Dunkirk is planning to raise the base rate limit, beyond which that rate will be charged, from 2,000 gallons per month used to 3,000. The ...

Hometown proud

The Weeks Gallery at SUNY Jamestown Community College will celebrate the 45-year history of 10,000 Maniacs with a special archival exhibition as part of the band’s 45th anniversary arts festival. “Maniacs 45: An Archival Retrospective” will be on display from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. ...

Fredonia eyes return of public comments

FREDONIA — Fredonia officials continue to debate whether a public commenting session should be returned to village board meetings, and the format it would take if it is. The Board of Trustees voted in June to suspend public commenting at meetings. It still allows correspondence to be read ...

SUNY Fredonia celebration of 200 years gets underway

The State University of New York at Fredonia is launching a yearlong Bicentennial celebration commemorating 200 years of higher learning in the village of Fredonia and inviting students, alumni, employees, families, friends and neighbors to help shape the university’s next chapter. The ...

Pennsylvania says measles deaths are first in 35 years

The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed two measles-associated deaths. Both individuals were unvaccinated. These mark the first deaths related to measles within the Commonwealth in 35 years. The best protection against measles is getting fully vaccinated. The MMR vaccine, administered over two doses, boosts a person’s immune system and provides 97% lifetime protection. “My deepest sympathies are with the loved ones who are facing this unimaginable loss,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “Because measles was largely eliminated in the ...

Mental Health Association welcomes St. Susan Center director

At the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County’s August recovery luncheon, Michael Nordin, executive director, welcomed the return of volunteer and certified personal trainer Brian Mayo. All are welcome to Mayo’s bootcamp fitness classes that meets on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. ...