GOWANDA — Dozens of area veterans gathered at Gowanda Elementary School on Friday for an appreciation ceremony ahead of Veterans Day. Students and staff — many dressed in red, white and blue — united in the gym in a show of patriotism to recognize military veterans ahead of the federal ...

The day begins for those who wore the uniform of this country with a series of elevens. At 11 a.m. on the 11th of November, which is the 11th month of the year, veterans will gather at different places to celebrate their prior service. With the joy that they came home, and that the war they ...

ELLINGTON — Ellington Town Judge Reid L Johnson has resigned from his position following an investigation from the state Commission of Judicial Conduct following a 2024 drunk driving incident. According to a news release from the commission dated Nov. 4, Johnson was charged in September ...

Councilman-at-large Nick Weiser offered a procedural update on the city of Dunkirk’s 2026 budget talks Thursday. Weiser spoke during a speedy Common Council meeting. The session lasted just 15 minutes and saw zero comments from anyone in the audience. “I want to begin by thanking each ...

Another year, another round of awards for the Spectator. Fredonia’s student-run high school newspaper was recognized yet again as one of the top publications of its kind throughout the state. The Spectator claimed 11 awards in the 2024-2025 Empire State School Press Association (ESSPA) ...

With more individuals and families facing hardship this holiday season, The Salvation Army of Dunkirk is stepping up to meet the rising demand for support. To ensure critical services remain available through the holidays and beyond, the organization is aiming to raise $40,000 and is calling on ...