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Firing of gunshots lead to shelter in place order in city

A shelter in place has been issued in the city of Dunkirk for the Franklin Avenue area after reports of gunshots Tuesday morning. Scanner reports indicate the incident occurred near 4 E. Doughty St. with both city police and Fredonia police responding. Residents in the area are advised to ...

Villenova man charged in arson of camper

FORESTVILLE --- A Villenova man is facing arson charges after a fire last week. On Thursday morning, deputies were dispatched to an address in the hamlet for a report of a larceny of a camper. After investigation, it was found the defendant, Ethan Guest, 25, allegedly started the missing ...

Clymer comeback falls short in state semifinals

BINGHAMTON — In its 11th sectional title winning season, Clymer finally reached the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Final Four. On the other side of the floor Clymer’s opponent Sackets Harbor of Section III was making its third straight trip to the Class D ...

Borrello, Molitor call grape pact cancellation ‘significant setback’

Area state leaders are responding to the recent cancellation of contracts by Refresco with Lake Erie Grape Growers. In a statement issued Friday, both Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor issued the following statement regarding Refresco’s decision to cancel contracts with ...

Dunkirk man admits theft of COVID funds

A Dunkirk man has pleaded guilty to the theft of COVID funds. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that Lamont Brown, 37, made the plea to U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr., which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney ...

Man still missing after truck recovered from Chautauqua Lake

A truck owned by a missing Lakewood resident has been recovered from Chautauqua Lake, but the individual's whereabouts remains unknown. Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies say truck was recovered Friday afternoon near the Chautauqua Bridge. The vehicle was towed by boat to Long Point State ...