Fredonia News

By S. ALEXANDER GEROULD Special to the OBSERVER RIPLEY - " On a typical Monday, Wednesday or Friday, several Ripley Central School students travel to the University of New York at Fredonia or Mercyhurst College in Erie to take college courses as part of the school's 3-1-3 program.

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.

To the surprise of several County Legislators, Fredonia Mayor Michael Sullivan put the ki-bosh on a budget amendment.

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.

Members of Fredonia Fire Department's Fire Prevention Committee introduced Sparky the Fire Prevention Trailer to 220 students Pre-K thru 5th grade at the Sinclairville Elementary School.

A Cassadaga girlfriend is facing charges after stabbing her man in the bottom. Danielle Howie was charged with second-degree assault and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail after State Police in Fredonia and members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department were called to Ulrich Trailer Park in Cassadaga.

Schools across the region have had H1N1 on their radar since last spring when the New York State Health Department established an on-line service for districts to report absenteeism due to illness.

County Legislature candidate George Borrello incorrectly characterized his "criminal election behavior" as a "clerical error" in Friday's edition of the OBSERVER, according to Democratic Election Commissioner Norman P. Green.

The People's Law School will present a seminar on criminal law, traffic violations and preserving driving privileges Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m, as part of a legal education series sponsored by the Robert H. Jackson American Inns of Court with the involvement of local attorneys who provide the lectures for no compensation as a part of community ...

Three Dunkirk men are facing a slew of charges following a night of burglary and theft in the village of Fredonia.

Donald Saden, the 55-year-old man who pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in connection with the 1971 murder of Vietnam veteran Robert James Stiffler, will be serving one to three years in prison for his part in the murder.

Two men were charged Oct. 13 on several counts following a reported fight that involved a golf club and vehicles.

Mark A. Woods has announced his candidacy for re-election as treasurer in the city of Dunkirk.

The "Tune In, Turn On - Drugs in the Media" seminar sponsored by the Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council is scheduled for Nov.

Fredonia Fire Chief John R. Lanphere announced that the Fire Prevention Committee has been re-formed to carry on the duties of the late Dale VanValkenburg.

Fredonia, N.Y . -- Not that long ago, a vegan meal at many of the country's colleges consisted of a salad and a baked potato, but times have changed for the better.

In early September, Pomfret Town Justice Ron Johnson began public discussion with the town board regarding a proposal by the justices to create a chief clerk position.

Henry W. Tamutis Jr., 77, of Jamestown, N.Y., died unexpectedly at home, Wednesday, Oct.

During their Sept. 28 meeting the Fredonia board of trustees were informed that a police facility study may have already been completed.

The Town of Pomfret Republican Committee had a rally at its newly opened headquarters on Oct.