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Ferguson seeks to keep homeless men out of hotel

A former hotel that previously housed homeless individuals in Fredonia but was shut down due to poor conditions of the building is ready to be reopened. At the same time, the village’s top elected leader does not want homeless men to be allowed to stay there. During the Fredonia ...

Town fire blamed on electrical issue

An early morning fire Wednesday is being blamed on an electrical issue. Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies report at 2:44 a.m., the West Dunkirk Fire Department and multiple mutual aid departments responded to 4561 Route 5 in the town of Dunkirk. After extinguishing the fire, the Chautauqua ...

DeJoy leaving area posts for North Carolina job

Another transition will be taking place in the city of Dunkirk and Chautauqua County Legislature. On Tuesday, Vince DeJoy announced he will be leaving his position as Director of Planning and Development for the city of Dunkirk at the end of the month. DeJoy has accepted a position with a ...

Minor damage reported in Ripley fire

RIPLEY --- Minimal damage was reported in a fire Tuesday afternoon. At 1:27 p.m., the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team responded to the scene at 9807 Sandy Lane for an origin and cause fire investigation. Ripley Fire Department along with mutual aid departments, the Office of ...

Strong showing for Fredonia Fire Department open house

Members of the Fredonia Fire Department and law enforcement pose for a photo Saturday before holding an open house for the residents. In a Facebook post, the department thanked "everyone who came and enjoyed the activities, demonstrations and old fashioned fun. Special thanks to the committee ...

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 ...