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Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail celebrates its fifth year
The North Shore Arts Alliance presents its award winning, signature event, the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail, two weekends: May 25-26 and June 1-2. Eighteen participating artists will open their studios to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Proposed Fredonia school budget has 2.99 percent spending hike
He said the budget is the same the board adopted at its April 23 meeting and the same that will be presented to voters on May 21.
Hops 101 and foraging classes added to Spring Festival
CHAUTAUQUA The schedule for the third annual Chautauqua in June Learning Festival, May 31-June 16, now includes introductory workshops in growing hops and identifying wild edibles.
Guest opinion: Why bust a police union that's not a problem?
"The right of city employees to bargain collectively, through representatives of their own choosing, shall not be abrogated by the city." Portland's voters thought these words important enough to include in the city's charter.
Portland pot-growing operation shut down
At 7:15 a.m., members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 7145 Plank Road, Portland.
'Grimm': 'Kiss of the Muse' -- It's good to see Nick being bad
Cabin project may move forward
Progress on a project to build four cabins in the town of Portland may take a giant step forward soon.
Joseph C. Ando, 20, of Livonia was charged with having an open container and unlawful possession of alcohol on May 3. Kevin D. Ehmann, 19, of Chautauqua Hall, SUNY Fredonia was charged with unlawful possession of alcohol and having an open container on May 3. Eric J. Burton, 19, was charged with unlawful possession of alcohol, littering and having ... (more)
OBSERVER Photo by Matt Panebianco The Bud 'n Bloom Garden Club at its spring banquet - left side going up: Vice President Janet Arnold and Bev Barnes.
Becky Ohlsen's Walking Portland keeps up a blistering pace through Portland's gridded streets while stopping at every worthy watering hole and potential Instagram selfie backdrop along the way.
The Dunkirk Town Board recently became one of several to approve the resolution committing to the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan.
Trailer heavily damaged in late night fire
Firefighters were called to a trailer fire at Lot 69 at the Ellicott Estates on Ellicott Road in the town of Portland around 10 p.m. Friday night.
Buddha rising in Rose City - Thursday, 25 April 2013 11:00
For the record, yes, Yangsi Rinpoche carries a cell phone in the pocket of his red robe.
Fredonia outlines its cut list
The board of education meeting was held in the auditorium, where around 30 residents, parents, teachers students and members of the parent teacher association waited for the news of cuts in the budget.
Flower-powered drinks are 'spring in a glass': The Cocktail Hour
With a nickname like the City of Roses, it's no surprise that in Portland people love their flowers.
Absolut Care of Westfield selects senior and employee of the month
Absolut Care of Westfield recognizes Carolyn Damcott and Dotty Woollet as the senior and employee of the month for March 2013.