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Silver Creek school board swears in new members
May 23, 2013 SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Board of Education welcomed two newly elected members to the board at Wednesday’s meeting. Greg Cole was elected to a five-year term by voters Tuesday. more »»
County lawmakers pass emergency resolution, but ...
May 23, 2013 MAYVILLE — Pandemonium reigned on the floor of the Legislature Wednesday, with legislators at times not knowing on what they were votin. more »»
NRG says Grid plan flawed
May 23, 2013 The final word on whether a combined-cycle natural gas power generator will be built in Dunkirk is a ways off — and that word may be delayed a little longer. NRG Energy Inc. more »»
Police release name in fatal crash
May 23, 2013 Police have released the name of the victim in Wednesday’s fatal crash. David J. Lewandowski, 49, of Fredonia died as a result of an accident on Chestnut Road in the town of Pomfret. more »»
‘Staffing changes’ coming
May 23, 2013 The Lake Erie Regional Health System of New York, which oversees Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk and the TLC Health Network, is refusing to state how many people they are laying off, but did... more »»
Tax-free zones
May 23, 2013 ALBANY — High-tech businesses from other states and abroad that move onto or next to college campuses in New York would operate free of all business, property and personal income taxes for 10 years... more »»
Late-night fatal crash
May 22, 2013 A one-car accident left one person dead in the town of Pomfret Tuesday evening. more »»
Police release name in fatal crash
May 22, 2013 OBSERVER Staff Report Police have released the name of the victim in Wednesday’s fatal crash. David J. more »»
LERHSNY official to address layoffs at Lake Shore
May 22, 2013 IRVING — The interim Chief Executive Officer of the Lake Erie Regional Health System of New York is expected to make a statement today regarding possible layoffs at Lake Shore Health Care Center in... more »»
Dunkirk man pleads guilty to filing taxes for 120+ dead people
May 22, 2013 BUFFALO — A Dunkirk man has confessed to filing federal tax returns on behalf of several deceased people. John Berry Jr., 42, pleaded guilty before U.. more »»
Brocton, Westfield OK merger plan for vote
May 22, 2013 Members of the Brocton and Westfield school boards both overwhelmingly supported taking the next step along the path to a consolidation of the districts. more »»
Public access TV change is official
May 22, 2013 There’s a new operator for Dunkirk’s Cable Access 12 public station. Common Council approved a resolution Tuesday to contract with V3 Studios, which will run the station as TRR Productions. more »»
National Grid to PSC: We won’t need NRG Dunkirk
May 21, 2013 The future of a repowering project for NRG Energy’s Dunkirk plant will have a major hurdle to overcome — the buyer for the electricity the plant would produce says it won’t be neede. more »»
Fiery explosion
May 21, 2013 WESTFIELD — A fire destroyed a house on Route 5 near McKinley Road on Monday morning. The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team determined the cause was an accidental gas explosio. more »»
Comptroller rips Hanover accounting controls
May 21, 2013 HANOVER — The Town of Hanover was recently criticized for its weak accounting controls in the supervisor’s office by New York State Comp-troller Thomas DiNapoli’s Offic. more »»
Silver Creek Village Board gets down to business
May 21, 2013 SILVER CREEK — In an effort to attract business to the village, the Silver Creek Village Board will join forces with the Chautauqua County Industrial Develop-ment Agency. more »»
Project possibilities discussed in Fredonia board meeting
May 21, 2013 Plans for a new energy performance project aimed at improving the Fredonia waste water treatment plant were discussed during Monday evening’s Village Board worksho. more »»
Amendment proposed to restore aid for disabled
May 20, 2013 Assemblyman Andrew Goodell is urging residents to speak up for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. more »»
Brocton has passed new garbage law
May 20, 2013 BROCTON — Brocton village leaders have adopted a number of new laws recently. Board members resolved to adopt Local Law 1 of 2013 for Brocton concerning garbage and garbage containers/dumpsters. more »»
Lake levels always open to change
May 20, 2013 Editor’s note: This is the first in an occasional series on the Dunkirk harbor and Lake Erie. The level of water in Lake Erie is subject to change, sometimes rapid, sometimes slow and steady. more »» Morning Lap Swim at Dunkirk High School Pool May 23, 2013 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Cost per session is $2, or $20 for the spring season. Program runs from April 9 to June 18. For more information, contact Pool Director Clinton Lewis at 366-9300, ext. 1003 and leave a message, or email clewis@dunkirk.wnyric.or. more » Community Calendar |
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In our neighborhoodNew generation for the work force May 21, 2013 A record number of graduates celebrated at Fredonia State last weekend. Now, the job the hunt begins — and many companies nationally are hiring. more » Latest Blogs
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