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Dunkirk council narrowly approves water rate hikes

Dunkirk has raised its water rates, effective Jan. 1. The Common Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to pass a local law enacting the changes. The ward representatives were split: Natalie Luczkowiak and Michael Civiletto voted “no,” while Frank Torain and Gary Frederickson were in favor. That ...

WACS volleyball holding ‘Pink Out’ event

estfield Academy and Central School Girls volleyball team is fighting on and off the court to help combat breast cancer. The team is holding a “Pink Out” event from 4:30 p.m. until the end of the varsity game today. The WACS volleyball team will go against Maple Grove and all guests are encouraged to wear pink. All proceeds from the event will be donated to AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Westfield Volleyball Parents are sponsoring this fundraiser. The event will include at least 15 basket raffles and a 50-50 drawing. Also, at least 15 gift ...

Brocton trucking dispute not yet resolved

BROCTON — A dispute between village of Brocton residents and a limited liability company, Z&YY Trucking, is still ongoing. Legal counsel is involved on both sides of the dispute, as residents complain about the excessive noise, safety concerns, and impact of the company on property values, ...

Measles prompts emergency order by Hochul

State Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an Executive Order Monday declaring a State Disaster Emergency in response to the growing number of measles cases across rural areas of New York and neighboring states. There are three known measles cases in Chautauqua County while there are 14 in Steuben County. Both counties border Pennsylvania, where the illness has been a hot spot. The Executive Order enables the State to respond more swiftly to the outbreak and allows healthcare professionals to take additional steps that will help get more New Yorkers vaccinated and tested, if needed. The ...

Blakeman fires up Dunkirk crowd during stop

New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman packed the Conservation Club to capacity with supporters for a rally Monday. The Republicans’ candidate to take over for Gov. Kathy Hochul made a Western New York swing Monday, also stopping in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Blakeman, the ...

Ripley approves use of therapy dog at school

Ripley Central School Board of Education members approved the use of a school therapy dog at no cost to the district at their meeting in September. Luna, owned by district employee Carla Wienke, will be used as an in-district therapy dog during normal school hours. Concurrent with this ...