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Next NY Forward meeting set in Falconer

Local News September 4, 2026

FALCONER - The next public workshop to help decide how Falconer’s $4.5 million NY Forward grant will be spent will be held Sept. 17. The village is in the midst of a public process that will result in a plan to spend the state grant. Falconer officials are seeking input from residents, businesses owners and others that can be used to help revitalize downtown Falconer. The first of two public workshops have been scheduled as part of the Falconer NY Forward planning process to gather feedback on challenges and opportunities in the community as well as the types of revitalization ...

‘Best Seat In The House’: Dogs have their day during Sherman event

Local News September 4, 2026

SHERMAN — Did you know that the competitive event Fast CAT has nothing to do with cats? It’s a 100-yard dash for dogs. Area youth had the opportunity to gather and learn about dog competitions, as well as basic handling techniques during a Dog Sports Day. The event was held recently at ...

Briefly

Briefly September 3, 2026

Mayville Senior Citizens To Meet Today MAYVILLE - The Mayville Senior Citizens will meet for a pot luck lunch today, Sept. 3, at the Mayville VFW. Those attending are asked to attend the board meeting after the luncheon. Christian Women’s Group To Meet Sept. 8 The Jamestown-Warren Christian Women, Village Missions Country Partners will meet at noon Tuesday, Sept. 8, at ReaLife Church, 556 E. Second St., Jamestown. Pastor Tim Smart and Kerri Smart will speak and perform music. Lunch is $7 with coffee and tea provided. Village Missions donations support training for pastors to ...

‘Extraordinary Commitment’

Local News September 3, 2026

Dr. Anton Korynevych, Legal Adviser and Director for International Law of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, has been named the recipient of this year's Joshua Heintz Award for Humanitarian Achievement. The announcement was made at a recent ceremony as part of the International ...

Fredonia restores public comments at meetings

Local News September 3, 2026

Public comments are allowed again at Fredonia Board of Trustees meetings, after the board voted Monday to restore them. The move came with the support of Trustees Ben Brauchler and Paul Wandel, along with Mayor Michael Ferguson. The trio supported the original suspension of comments a few months ago, citing concerns about the tone of some of them. Monday’s vote to restore the comments period within meetings was 4-0, with Trustees LeeAnn Lazarony and Tim Mulholland also voting “aye.” Trustee Christine Cruz Keefe did not attend the meeting. Ferguson commented that if he had a ...

Dunkirk mayor, council continue battling

Local News September 3, 2026

DUNKIRK - The relationship between Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz and the Common Council looks worse than ever. Wdowiasz used her mayoral report time during Tuesday’s council meeting as an attack on the group, accusing it of inaction and underfunding. Councilmen Frank Torain and Michael ...