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Jamestown police chief retiring in February

OBSERVER Staff Report Jamestown's police chief is retiring at the beginning of next month. In a news release issued Tuesday morning, the city announced the retirement of Police Chief and Director of Public Safety, Timothy Jackson, who will conclude more than 25 years of dedicated service to ...

Jackson Center, Ehmke Manufacturing sponsor civic essay contest

The Robert H. Jackson Center, in partnership with Ehmke Manufacturing Co., Inc., developed an essay contest series to engage middle and high school students in civic education while connecting the values of athletics. Each year, students will be invited to reflect on a different theme ...

Region facing travel advisory in storm

Due to anticipated hazardous winter weather conditions, a Travel Advisory is in effect for a number of north county municipalities. It is in effect for the village of Fredonia and the town of Pomfret, continuing through Wednesday at 6 p.m., fire chief Josh Myers said. Later, the city of Dunkirk ...

On ice returning from Aspire WNY

Aspire of Western New York will once again be hosting the On Ice event at the Northwest Savings Bank Arena. The annual event furthers the organization’s mission to see to it that adults and children with developmental disabilities are able to live life to the fullest through events and ...

Town mishap

East Dunkirk Fire Department was called to the scene of an accident where a vehicle struck a utility pole with injury at the Popeye’s restaurant on Friday. The call came in at 5:45 p.m. at 10506 Bennett Road.