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Big Boy rumbles through Ripley, city with appreciative crowd

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With Big Boy about 10 minutes late getting out of Ripley, that only gave the crowd along Lucas Avenue in Dunkirk more time to grow. By the time the giant locomotive came through at 1:20 p.m., there were up to 300 people waiting for it in the area. Most gathered in the vacant lot between ...

Court upholds sex offender’s conviction

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A northern Chautauqua County resident's jury conviction on six counts of predatory sexual assault has been upheld by the Fourth Department Appellate Division Court of Appeals. In a ruling announced late Friday, the justices unanimously affirmed the jury verdict reached on April 10, 2023, ...

‘Proud’ addition

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After a week of hard work, Discovery Way at the Point made its debut. Dunkirk Intermediate School students held a paper chain to serve as a ribbon as Revitalize Dunkirk’s Marybeth Muldowney cut it. The community service organization led dozens of volunteers this week in a successful ...

Legislator backs Memorial Park amphitheater

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Chautauqua County Legislator Bob Bankoski spoke in favor of a proposed amphitheater in Dunkirk’s Memorial Park last week. “Myself, I’m a veteran, served in the Army for 20 years,” said Bankoski, who represents Dunkirk in the county legislature. “My wife and I attend the (Music on ...

Resist temptation, leave young in nature alone

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In New York state, wildlife is something people from many walks of life treasure. Hunters, hikers, campers, anglers, birdwatchers, and families exploring local parks may not agree on everything, but most share one belief: supporting healthy wildlife matters. That shared appreciation becomes ...

Community notebook

Community Notebook

Forestville sales this Saturday Forestville Community Yard Sales will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A list of sale locations will be available at Cave's Market. Fredonia Ukulele gathers at Domus Fare Fredonia Ukulele will be gathering Saturday at Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main ...