Forestville News

If every car on the road in Northern Chautauqua County donated $1 Wednesday morning, that would generate a lot of money.

As president of the union representing the caring, dedicated teachers of Chautauqua Lake, I want to thank the OBSERVER for acknowledging our hard work and dedication.

An eight-year OBSERVER tradition continues next week. On Wednesday, our annual special edition to raise funds for The Resource Center and spotlight the Laurel Run will take to the streets.

Although Independence Day is Saturday, July 4, most area public offices will be closed Friday.

Three middle school students from Forestville Central School have been deemed muy bueno in the area of foreign language study by the Western New York Foreign Language Educator's Council.

Competitors fighting for the Norman Yonkers Karate Connection won big at the 12th Annual Greater Rochester International Martial Arts Championship held recently at the ESL Federal Credit Union Sports Center.

The Putnam Road project came under review for the second time when project engineer Greg McCorkhill outlined his latest plans for the Cassadaga Village Board.

Five Star Bank appointed Vice President Mark J. DeBacco to Commercial Real Estate executive.

Despite the efforts of a number of local fire departments, a house in the town of Sheridan was completely lost to a fire lasting several hours over the weekend.

William E. Hafner, 46, of Main Street, Forestville was charged Monday with second-degree menacing.

Junior Trisha Pike pitched a no-hitter to lead Batavia Notre Dame to a 1-0 win over Forestville of Section VI in the Class D Far West Softball Regional at Olean High School Tuesday.

Harrington Sandberg Architecture & Engineering P.C. is pleased to announce that Thomas W. Bixby has successfully completed the CSI Certified Construction Contract Administration program.

Stephanie T. Lachowski, 26, of Forestville, was arrested and arraigned on charges of resisting arrest, second-degree harassment and disorderly conduct.

Jeffry T. Nederland, age 52, of Pearl Street, Forestville, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk.

Walter Burek, 87, finally received his local high school diploma, more than 70 years after attending Forestville Central School.

Last Sunday at Mapleshade MX in Sugar Grove, it seemed like February rather than May, but the chilly temperatures on the mountain didn't make the racing action any less exciting in Northern Pennsylvania.

On Sunday May 3, the Western New York Motocross Association hosted the racing action at Mapleshade MX in Sugar Grove as part of their Spring Series for 2009.

It could be impossible to go one day without gazing upon an American Flag. And rightfully so.

Hilltop Spinners' President Nanette Knappenberger of Westfield, welcomed all to the recent Hilltop Spinners, which is held on the second Saturday of the even months.

Reginald E. Nickerson Jr., 74, of Lakewood, formerly of Forestville, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at WCA Hospital, Jamestown.