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Trial for Hector Rosas expected this year

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It’s been nearly three years since a former Dunkirk City Festivals Director was arrested on allegations of public corruption, including stealing thousands of dollars. District Attorney Jason Schmidt said he expects the case will go to trial this year. Starting in 2016, Rosas ran the ...

City parking changes start this weekend

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With the following changes, spring and summer parking regulations will take effect for alternate and overnight parking this weekend. Regulations regarding overnight parking on main streets, including Central Avenue, Lake Shore Drive, Brigham Road, Doughty Street, Main Street, and numerous ...

UPDATE: City fire blamed on malfunctioning electric cable

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Investigators believe a fire early Friday in the city of Dunkirk originated on the exterior of the residence as a result of a malfunctioning electrical service entrance cable. Three pets perished and a family was displaced after the fire at 122 Lake Shore Drive East in the city on Friday. ...

Crosby’s reconstruction underway in Fredonia

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A Main Street gas station in downtown Fredonia is closed for months, with a complete reconstruction underway. The Crosby’s gas station, which also had a minimart, was fenced off this week as workers gutted the current building. They are getting it ready for demolition. Crosby’s is ...

Fredonia girl and dog to compete in international disc finals

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A Fredonia girl and her dog are on the rise in the world of dog disc competitions. Charlotte Thomas, 12, and her two-year-old dog, Luz, are set to compete in the UpDog International Finals April 7 to 12 in Clemmons, N.C. “Charlotte’s interest in disc started when she came with me to a ...

Jamestown native works on Artemis II

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Wednesday evening saw the official launch of NASA’s Artemis II, which is set to take four astronauts on a mission to circumnavigate the moon; the first time astronauts have been in the vicinity of the moon in more than 50 years. This mission has a local connection, with Jamestown native ...