Right as the summer travel season kicked into full gear, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel indicated he is heated over prices at the pump. Last week in a letter, he called on state and federal authorities to investigate the gasoline costs being paid by motorists here at home. “Families, ...

The Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation board has appointed Leigh J. Rovegno as the foundation’s next executive director, effective July 7. Rovegno will succeed Linda V. Swanson, who is retiring after 18 years as the foundation’s executive director. . “After a thorough and thoughtful search ...

Two years ago, students at the Hewes Educational Center made a commitment to themselves and their future by enrolling in a Career & Technical Education program. That commitment has now begun to pay off. More than 200 seniors took part in Hewes’ Senior Recognition ceremony held June ...

As temperatures soared near 100 degrees in portions of New York state Tuesday, especially in the Big Apple, concerns were being raised about capacity due to the scorching heat. During the afternoon, the New York Independent System Operation issued an energy warning due to a decline in operating ...

Southwestern High School has made history. For the first time ever, SWCS earned an invitation to the Shea’s Performing Arts Wonder Awards. Southwestern’s production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” was named one of Western New York’s Top 20 semifinalist productions. The ...

Falconer firefighters responded to a fire at 2218.5 Willard Street Extension in the town of Ellicott early Tuesday morning. Firefighters from Falconer and Ellicott police were first on the scene at 3:51 a.m. Tuesday with mutual aid from Kiantone, Kennedy, Busti and Frewsburg firefighters. ...