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Ruling backs Munson in city benefits battle

A court has ruled in favor of Dunkirk City Assessor Erica Munson in her benefits battle with the city. Munson sued Dunkirk over its April 1 denial of a cash buyout on her health insurance. State Supreme Court judge Grace Hanlon set aside that denial Monday as “arbitrary and capricious, ...

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.31, up 16 cents from Sept. 7. One year ago, the price was $3.17. The New York state average is $4.39, up 8 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.25. Prices in Chautauqua County range from $4.30 to $4.50 per gallon. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline increased 16 cents from last week to $4.31 as crude oil prices continue to climb. Volatility in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude oil back into the $100 to $110 per barrel range for the first time since July, sending pump prices to ...

Reward being offered in search for shooting suspect

Crime Stoppers Western New York is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of a 24-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting incident in the city of Dunkirk. Tywon Wright is wanted on charges of second-degree murder and second-degree ...

Big plays carry Wolfpack past Fredonia 40-8

SHERMAN — During a 35-6 Week 1 victory over Silver Creek/Forestville, just one of Clymer/Sherman/Panama’s five touchdown plays went for more than 4 yards. On Saturday, the Wolfpack unlocked their big-play potential. All five of Clymer/Sherman/Panama’s touchdowns were on plays of more ...

UPDATE: Brocton man dies in Saturday morning accident

CHAUTAUQUA --- A motor vehicle accident in the area of Burdick Road has claimed the life of a Brocton man. At about 7:26 a.m., the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Burdick Road. It was determined that the vehicle was traveling northbound ...

Fredonians recall unity, patriotism after attacks

Speakers at Fredonia's service Friday remembering the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks asked Americans to revisit the unity, strength, patriotism and service they found immediately after that day. Fredonia Fire Chief Joshua Myers opened the service, held at fire department headquarters on Main ...