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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 ...

Fredonia water project work halted over lack of funds

Fredonia’s water project had its tap shut off Monday. Trustees intend to turn it back on, though. The village board voted to suspend its relationship with project engineers LaBella until Fredonia has its promised grant money for the project in hand. It came out at the trustees’ workshop ...

UPDATE: Three charged in Dunkirk drug probes

A pair of drug investigations last week ended in three arrests. On Sept. 29, an investigation into firearms and narcotics activity at 935 Swan St. in the city of Dunkirk ended with a search warrant being executed on last week and two being charged. The warrant was executed by narcotics ...

UPDATE: Rochester man charged after chase ends in Lake Erie

A Rochester man who led police on a high-speed chase through the village and towns of Westfield before plunging his vehicle into Barcelona Harbor is facing numerous charges. Westfield Police Department, in a Facebook post, report that around 6:47 a.m. Friday, officers observed a motor ...