Southern Tier
Iroquois seeks ways to close budget gap
Trying to close a budget gap caused by $2.3 million in lost state aid, the Iroquois School Board spent much of its meeting Monday looking at economies, such as closing the high school pool permanently and increasing fees to nonschool groups using district facilities. (Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM )
2010-11 budget features tax rate boost of 1.5%
BATAVIA—Details of the city’s 2010-11 budget were discussed Monday during a public hearing that also focused on an increase in water rates, including a five-year plan to upgrade the city’s aging water and sewer infrastructure. (Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM )
2010-11 budget reflects bid to keep tax rate flat
OLEAN—Mayor Linda Witte on Tuesday released a 2010-11 budget of $15,925,177 during a meeting of the Common Council. (Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM )
10.8% tax rate hike seen with state cut
FREDONIA — Residents of the Fredonia Central School District will see a tax increase of at least 10.8 percent in the 2010-11 school year unless the district’s state aid picture changes, Superintendent Paul Di- Fonzo told the School Board on Tuesday night. (Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM )
Two teens sue city over arrests in rape case
SALAMANCA — Two teenagers who saw rape charges against them dismissed have filed a claim in State Supreme Court against the City of Salamanca, the city Police Department and Sgt. Ronda Stanton. (Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM )
COMING UP
LECTURE: ST. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute will host Peter Szczepankiewicz, a computer forensics expert with IBM Corp., at 7 p. m. Thursday as he lectures on matters related to Internet security in the school’s Cullen Lecture Hall, 845 Kenmore Ave., Town of Tonawanda. For details, call Jim Roland, 270-2349, or e-mail
jroland@sjci.com
. SATELLITE OFFICE HOURS: A representative from State Sen. Michael H. Ranzenhofer’s office will be available to district residents from 10 a. m. to noon Thursday, in Clearfield Branch Library, 770 Hopkins Road, Amherst. Constituents are encouraged to discuss important issues or ask questions concerning state departments or agencies. For more information, call 631-8695. (Updated: 02/10/10 6:52 AM )
Cattaraugus County DWI case dropped due to lack of speedy trial
LITTLE VALLEY — A driving- while-intoxicated charge against an East Otto man was dismissed Monday in Cattaraugus County Court because he was not given a speedy trial. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:40 AM )
Lack of speedy trial ends DWI case
LITTLE VALLEY — A driving- while-intoxicated charge against an East Otto man was dismissed Monday in Cattaraugus County Court because he was not given a speedy trial. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:39 AM )
Water district to be focus of special session
FREDONIA — The Village Board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p. m. next Tuesday on the possibility of pursuing formation of a regional water district in the Chadwick Bay area. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:39 AM )
Seneca Gaming gets strong marks in poll
NIAGARA FALLS—In the opinion of gambling industry executives from across North America, Seneca Gaming Corp. is a winner. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:39 AM )
Joe Basil workers give GM winnings to charity
The employees of Joe Basil Chevrolet have decided to contribute their $5,000 winnings from a General Motors sales contest to three charities. The dealership added $1,000 so that $2,000 can be given to each charity. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:39 AM )
COMING UP
INTERACTIVE WORK-SHOP: The Jamestown Community College Cattaraugus County Campus program committee will present “Follow the Drinking Gourd: The Underground Railroad Project,” an interactive workshop with storytelling and character representations to relay the story of the Underground Railroad. The event will take place at 6 p. m. Thursday, as well as Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 in the College Center, 260 N. Union St., Olean. To register, call 372-7455. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:39 AM )
COMING UP
CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER: The office of Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, will host satellite hours for Chautauqua County residents from 11:30 to noon Tuesday at Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, 311 W. Third St. Constituents will be able to discuss Social Security, veterans benefits, citizenship, immigration or any other matters. For details, call 484-0729. (Updated: 02/08/10 6:43 AM )
Economic developments spark optimism in Genesee County
BATAVIA—In the face of nationwide recession, Genesee County managed to show a spark of economic promise and job development in 2009. (Updated: 02/08/10 7:43 AM )
Batavia Downs remedies assured
Western Regional Off-Track Betting officials Sunday said they will correct administrative problems that prompted the New York Lottery to threaten pulling the plug on profitable video lottery games at Batavia Downs racetrack and casino. (Updated: 02/08/10 6:55 AM )