Stockton News

Because of John Runkle, Chautauqua County is a better and safer place to live, according to District Attorney David Foley.

Becky Hall LeBaron, Charlotte town historian, was the recent guest speaker at the Valley Historical Society meeting held in the Sinclairville Library children's reading room.

Marshall Deforest Brainard, now age 91, left Chautauqua County over 60 years ago but has not forgotten where his family roots are located.

She's the new kid on the block at the Sinclairville Free Library, but Cindy Pagano is no newcomer when it comes to library operations.

Al Valentin has announced his candidacy for the position of tax collector for the town of Portland.

The Stockton Town Board will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2010 budget at the Nov.

Lt. Col. Ralph H. McBride born in the township of Stockton, N.Y., July 15, 1928, passed away Sept,19, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas.

An established small business owner and early childhood educator has decided to make a repeat bid to represent the people in Stockton and Pomfret in the Chautauqua County Legislature.

John Huston 's "Fat City" has many of the markers of the classic boxing film: the aging fighter who could have been champ; his young, unspoiled counterpart; their gnarled and nostalgic trainer; the women who distract them; and the menacing outsider - in this case a Mexican former champion - who must be faced.

Abel Thompson came to Stockton in 1812 and purchased land including the place where the Hotel stands at the present time.

Today is Primary Day for all voters. Polls are open in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus County from noon until 9 p.m. Polls in Erie County open at 6 a.m. Below are some commonly asked questions: What voting machine will voters see? The Chautauqua County Board of Elections has totally transitioned to the new paper ballot optical scan voting technology.

For the third year in a row, the Cassadaga Valley School Board has been able to reduce the tax rate.

When wine tours and tasters come through Becker Farms, owner Oscar Vizcarra has heard one question over and over again.

Jerome Gelencser, 43, of Nelson Hill Road, Stockton, was charged with misuse of food stamps.

Izzabela Irene Light was carried to heaven in God's loving arms on August 21, 2009.

The Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association met for its final business meeting before the Aug.

A Sinclairville man was charged with felony driving while intoxicated after leading Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies on a chase shortly before 4:30 p. m. Saturday.

Sinclairville 76ers members recently held a humorous story day. The Sinclairville 76ers is the Meals on Wheels program for the Cassadaga Valley area.

By APRIL DIODATO OBSERVER Staff Writer The sidewalks along downtown Fredonia were filled with spectators as the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen 2009 Convention concluded extravagantly on Saturday afternoon with the Grand Parade.

The 135th reunion of the Blodgett's of Chautauqua Co. will be held Saturday August 9, 2008, at the Chautauqua Co.