Fredonia News Archives

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.

Incumbent Councilman-at-Large James A. Muscato would like to reassure the public that he is still in the race for the at-large seat.

Helen Ann Benson, age 79, a Fredonia resident, died peacefully at home on October 6, 2009 with family by her side.

The tours begin at 7 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. The trolleys will load passengers at the Gazebo in Barker Commons and return to the same area.

Derrick Williams, no age given, of Jamestown was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief Monday after a witness allegedly saw him throw a glass bottle at the window visor of a car parked in front of 111 Broadhead Ave.

Combined, the Brocton and Fredonia school districts would still be smaller than either the Forestville or Sherman districts.

Larson-Timko Funeral Home, which served so many at its location on the corner of Temple and Central in the village of Fredonia, is looking to re-open its doors.

New York Governor David A. Paterson has appointed former Fredonia Mayor and entrepreneur Frank A. Pagano to the SUNY Fredonia College Council.

Former Fredonia village mayor Frank Pagano is now a member of the Fredonia State College Council, college officials said Monday.

By MICHAEL RUKAVINA OBSERVER Staff Writer The village of Fredonia has a mayor that is regionally-minded, but is a regional fire department a possible project in the future? a oeI look at that a lot as at least something again to explore,a Sullivan said when posed with the question.

John E. "Big Jule" Formanowicz, 56, of Dunkirk died Wednesday afternoon at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk.

A Brocton convenience store was robbed at gunpoint late Monday evening, according to state police.