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Animal cruelty could be factor in red flag seizures

Legislation that would allow courts to consider animal cruelty complaints when deciding whether or not to impose a temporary extreme risk protection order is one-third of the way toward becoming state law. A temporary extreme risk protection order, otherwise known as a red flag order, is a ...

Union to picket local nursing homes

A nursing home workers’ union will picket facilities in Dunkirk and Gowanda on Wednesday to highlight various issues. The move by 1199SEIU is part of a larger campaign regarding Western New York nursing homes, and comes as the union engages in contract talks. According to the union, more ...

Mayville making changes to its summer concerts

MAYVILLE – Inspired by Westfield’s First Friday celebrations, concerts in Mayville are going to be different this year. In the past, the Chamber of Commerce has sponsored an eight-week concert series at Lakeside Park on Thursday nights. “We would bring in a local act. It was a nice ...

All in the ‘family’: Case appointed as Silver Creek Assistant Principal

SILVER CREEK — Near the end of March, Josh Case sat in the Silver Creek boardroom to support his wife, Kari, as the district recognized her efforts as a Social Worker within the district. He had no idea at the time that two weeks later, he would be in that same room receiving a warm ...

‘Go Big Blue Day’ sees large turnout

State University of New York at Fredonia’s King Concert Hall was buzzing with excitement Saturday morning as more than 900 guests packed the venue for the university’s annual admitted students event, known as “Go Big Blue Day.” With 910 registered attendees, this year’s event marked ...

SUNY students wary over Fred Fest, water

Many in Fredonia cast a jaundiced eye toward the SUNY Fredonia campus, especially this time of year with “Fred Fest” approaching. Judging by two recent pieces from the campus newspaper, students return some of the suspicion. One of the Fredonia Leader articles was a lengthy exploration of ...