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Police probing suspicious death of city man who was missing

The Dunkirk Police Department is investigating a suspicious death that occurred between the dates of July 22 to 29, in or around the area of 515 Dove St in Dunkirk. The deceased has been identified as Owen A. Taylor, 89, of Dunkirk, who was reported by the department as missing on Wednesday. ...

Three charged in Dunkirk narcotics investigation

Three city residents have been charged in connection with a narcotics investigation. A search warrant was executed at 18 W. Beach Road, Dunkirk around 5 p.m. Thursday by officers from the Dunkirk Police Department and investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. Located inside ...

Challengers need to spice up insipid races

As the month of July melts into the sunset, August begins to turn up the heat when it comes to this campaign season. In both Pennsylvania and New York, it appears incumbents are in complete control with the election 95 days away. Republican gubernatorial challenger Bruce Blakeman is hoping ...

Waves of prosperity

The Lake Erie shoreline of Western New York has quietly become one of the region's greatest economic and recreational success stories. Thanks to decades of conservation efforts that have restored water quality and strengthened fish populations, Lake Erie now boasts one of North America's ...

Suicide Prevention Alliance announces events

The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County invites community members to come together for a series of events this August and September that promote hope, connection, wellness, and suicide prevention awareness. Whether attending, volunteering, riding, golfing, walking, or running, every participant helps strengthen the Alliance's mission to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and support individuals and families affected by suicide. Community members are encouraged to register early, invite friends and family, form fundraising teams, and volunteer to help make these events ...

Ripley beach stairs closed, need repairs

RIPLEY — The Ripley beach stairs will be closed until further notice, Town of Ripley board members learned at their meeting this month. Councilman Phil Chimera reported that the stairway had been closed and a No Trespassing sign had been put in place due to a number of problems. He went on to explain that the stairs had experienced vandalism and then a tree blew down in a windstorm and fell on the stairs. "We're not sure what we are going to do at this point," Chimera said. "We have to wait until we have everyone together to make a decision." Chimera chaired the meeting because ...