ERIE COUNTY— On Nov. 12, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced a new county policy regarding the repair and maintenance of “low volume” county roads. Roads that can be…

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY— The only paramedic training program in Western New York to use distance-learning technology is about to graduate its first class of 29 paramedics from Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties….

SPRINGVILLE— The Village of Springville welcomed two new employees to their staff during the month of November, in the positions of Public Works Supervisor and Village Attorney. New Public Works…

SPRINGVILLE—The Springville board of trustees met on Monday, Nov. 17 to discuss their regular business. Board member Terry Skelton updated the board on the status of the properties proposed to…

ERIE COUNTY—The Erie County Department of Public Works’ Highways Division reports readiness to handle Mother Nature’s wintriest offerings this season with a force of 40 primary snow plows equipped and…

ERIE COUNTY— With the goal of reducing the time it takes to get a pistol permit in Erie County, County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced that beginning Dec. 3, the Pistol…

CONCORD—The town of Concord held their regular board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6. The meeting featured a larger-than-normal crowd, mostly of Kissing Bridge and Crane Ridge residents, gathered to voice…

COLLINS—The Collins board of trustees met Nov. 17 to discuss the possibility of a more efficient communication system. The board spent some time on the topic, which affects the communication…

Francis Schichtel of Springville is someone most known for his talents in art and music. A regular participant in the Immaculata and Springville musicals, he also enjoys theater, chorus and…

Last Saturday, opening day of big game firearm season in NYS, temperatures in the southern tier hills of Western New York fell far below the freezing mark as they hit…