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Ferguson further discusses concerns with Fredonia hotel

FREDONIA - While the former Econo Lodge on Route 60 has reopened, Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson still has concerns about the facility, especially with its ability to serve the homeless population properly. In part because of these concerns, the county has no plans to utilize it for ...

Team Diversity to hold free trunk or treat

FREWSBURG - Team Diversity will hold its next free event, a trunk-or-treat, in Frewsburg on Halloween. “Our free community Trunk or Treat event will take place on Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Greg Mackie, Major Appliance,” said Bethany Pigman, co-president and co-founder of Team Diversity. “The address is 60 West Main Street.” While everyone is welcome to the upcoming event, Pigman said there is something mesmerizing about watching children receive candy, and that synergy that happens when a community comes together is celebration. “This event is truly for the kids. ...

Finding options after PCP moves out of network

Question: I just received a letter that my primary care provider is no longer in network for my Medicare Advantage Plan. What are my options? Answer: We have gotten a LOT of calls about this situation and you may remember an article I wrote about a month ago. This situation can happen ...

Creation of new BPU division on council agenda

A local law is up for council vote tonight that would officially establish a new division for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, the Digital Infrastructure Division that would connect to the ongoing fiber project. A public hearing in regards to this local law is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. before tonight’s voting session, with the law looking to be voted on and passed following that during the session. The division, which was brought before city council in September by BPU General Manager Kris Sellstrom, would work the same as the other divisions run by the nine-member BPU ...

Clerks Association makes donation to NCCR

The Chautauqua County Municipal Clerks Association held its August meeting in Westfield and members brought baskets of donated items that were raffled. Proceeds from the raffle were donated to two local charities, the Sinclairville 76ers and Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue. Each charity ...

Water grants announced for pair of entities

Two area municipalities are part of nearly $500 million in grants for critical drinking water and sewer projects statewide. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the investments will help local governments modernize aging infrastructure, tackle legacy threats such as lead service lines and emerging contaminants, and lay the foundation for sustainable growth and economic development while creating good-paying jobs. The village of Westfield is to receive $5 million while the town of Randolph is in line for $4.5 million for water system improvements. “Investing in water ...