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‘Gratitude and Respect’: Hanover unveils Veterans’ Memorial Statue

HANOVER — Dating back several years, the town of Hanover has been planning and designing a memorial to honor veterans for all they did to keep our nation free and safe. On Veterans Day, the town’s hard work was on full display as the memorial was finally unveiled. A large crowd gathered ...

‘Driving force’ built relationship between Senecas, community

SILVER CREEK — A crowd of about 70 residents poured into the cozy and welcoming Anderson-Lee Library to pay tribute to and celebrate an important connection to the community and Western New York. For nearly a decade, the library has commemorated November as Native American Heritage ...

Falconer development group created

FALCONER - The village of Falconer has a new non-profit group working to help develop the village and surrounding area in the town of Ellicott. Nina Gustafson told Falconer Village Board members on Monday that the Greater Falconer Community Development Corporation is a not-for-profit ...

Clymer’s new water tower in process of filling

CLYMER — Perhaps one of the most viewable pieces of the town of Clymer’s new water system upgrade is the installation of a new water tower. The new water tower, which sits next to the old one, is currently in the process of being filled as the water project continues. During the town of ...

Brauchler: Fredonia Flock cam shut off

FREDONIA - A Flock Safety camera outside Fredonia Village Hall was shut off and its removal was requested, according to Fredonia Trustee Ben Brauchler. Brauchler devoted his report at Monday’s Fredonia Board of Trustees meeting to some news that should hearten the many opponents of the Flock program. “As I understand it, the (Chautauqua County) district attorney (Jason Schmidt) has requested that Flock remove the camera in front of Village Hall,” Brauchler said. “That request is pending. The camera is still there, but it is currently apparently disconnected.” That camera, ...

National Grid makes $388K investment in Maplevale project

National Grid is making a $388,000 investment in Maplevale Farms’ new Findley Lake facility. The utility awarded the economic development grant to offset electricity infrastructure costs at Maplevale’s new Findley Lake facility. Those costs were identified in December by Maplevale’s CEO as a hurdle for the project. Maplevale Chief Executive Officer Keith Rogers told the county IDA board in December that Maplevale needs to move out of its Allen Street due to its size and inability to expand there. Maplevale originally purchased land in Pennsylvania, however after being offered ...