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All That Jazz: Area Musician Celebrates 90 Years

A music educator, band leader, and jazz aficionado celebrates a milestone today. Ralph Rassmusson, better known as “Razz” turns 90. Ask him about jazz music and he will give you insight, history, and advice about playing the genre. Simply stated. He loves playing jazz. “I think ...

Wine, Liquor Bottle Recycling Proposed

Bottle redemption may be coming for liquor and wine sold in New York state. On Wednesday, state Sen. Patricia Fahy, D-Amsterdam, has introduced legislation (S.10211) that would amend the state Environmental Conservation Law to establish a deposit and recycling program for wine containers and ...

Improvements Made To Cassadaga Lakes

Chautauqua County officials are doing their part to ensure Cassadaga Lakes stays clear of some new weeds. During the county legislature meeting, officials agreed to spend $5,000 so the Cassadaga Lakes Association can retain the services of a qualified aquatic biologist to conduct an aquatic ...

Hands On Neighborhoods Coming May 16

The Department of Development’s Hands On Neighborhoods clean up day is coming up on May 16, and City Development Director discussed with city council during their most recent work session about how to register for that and what all that entails. Surdyk said Hands On Neighborhoods is an ...

Fredonia hotel owner fights closure

Dunkirk Hospitality LLC is fighting the village of Fredonia’s attempts to force those staying at the former Route 60 EconoLodge to leave the building. The company filed an Article 78 lawsuit Friday asking the state Supreme Court to annul and vacate Fredonia’s April 27 direction to ...