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15. Signs showing support for or against have begun sprouting up throughout the area.

A packed Village of Brocton Hall was the setting for the regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees Wednesday, as their meeting opened with several residents posing questions to Brocton Central Superintendent Jack Skahill, Fredonia Central School Director of Instruction Joe Reyda and Brocton School Board President Rodney Geiben regarding the ...

The fact that a straw vote calling for centralization between the Fredonia and Brocton school districts could come as soon as December is bringing with it the reality that there will be two choices.

RIPLEY?- On the first anniversary of the dedication of the Ripley Veterans' Roll of Honor Monument, November 11, 2009, more than 70 new veterans' names were added to the Roll.

Compared to last year's opening day of deer season , the weather was sure a lot more comfortable.

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department is investigating the theft of signs from private property in the Brocton community.

A special benefit has been planned for Dean Janes this Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Brocton American Legion Post 434 at 110 W. Main St., in Brocton.. All proceeds from this event will be used to pay medical bills and expenses for Janes, who was seriously injured in a May motorcycle accident.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is introducing legislation that will offer greater protection to school students who suffer from potentially life-threatening allergic reactions.

In 1909, the New York State Highway Department had announced the list of highways in Chautauqua County scheduled for improvement in the coming year.

To merge or not to merge. That was the issue debated Tuesday night in the Fredonia High School auditorium, where residents of the Fredonia and Brocton central school districts were presented an array of facts and figures representing the financial future of each district.

The Herbert Star Senior Apartments will mark the residential property's 25th anniversary with an Open House to be held on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Offering affordable studio and one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 62 and up, the 42-unit complex is located at 54 Central Ave.

The village of Brocton Board of Trustees agreed to renew the village's contract with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department during Wednesday's regular meeting.

Ronald A. Parks, 77, of West Main Road, Fredonia died unexpectedly Tuesday at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

The recently formed Brocton Fredonia Citizens for Centralization is endorsing the merger of the schools with public information efforts focused on what it sees as positive educational outcomes and tax benefits.

Residents on both sides had their chance to speak their mind on the centralization discussion during last week's joint meeting between the Fredonia and Brocton boards of education.

Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies report three drunken driving arrests in separate incidents Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Village electric ratepayers in Brocton could be looking at an increase following the results of a rate hike, which will soon be submitted to the New York State Public Service Commission.

Portland Supervisor Daniel Schranz said Saturday the town board is doing everything it can to reduce taxes for residents.

Ghouls and goblins will overtake the streets on Saturday afternoon and evening, as trick or treating and Halloween festivities will be held throughout the region.