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Dunkirk police bust 2 for weapons threats

Two people who threatened others with weapons were arrested by Dunkirk police in separate incidents recently. The first one happened Nov. 19. Police responded to a report of a subject menacing employees with a knife at an East Fourth Street business. The man fled the scene, but police ...

For tax entities, it’s always better to receive

Stalling and stumbling through 12 months has become a tradition of futility for many who are elected here. Due to consistently forgetting they hold positions to represent constituents, not the government they are overseeing, 2025 may have been one of the most brutal years in recent history for ...

Stefanik ends run for governor, won’t seek re-election to Congress

Elise Stefanik has suspended her campaign for governor, effective immediately. In a news release this afternoon, Stefanik, a Republican, made this statement: "While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for governor and ...

Outgoing county legislators received salute

MAYVILLE – Four Chautauqua County lawmakers were honored Wednesday night as their time on the county legislature has come to an end. Commendations were issued to Legislator Tom Carle, D-Fredonia; Terry Niebel, R-Sheridan; Phillip Landy, R-Jamestown; and Tamara Dickey, R-Jamestown. TERRY ...

Finishing touches: Wells getting easements for communication lines

Wells Ice Cream will get easements to install new communication lines in Dunkirk. The city’s Common Council authorized the easements at its meeting this week. The lines are going “within the city of Dunkirk Main Street right-of-way between Newton Street and the Norfolk Southern ...