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Man charged in Fredonia armed robbery

A man is being charged after an armed robbery in downtown Fredonia on Thursday afternoon. At 4 p.m., the Fredonia Police Department received a 911 call reporting the incident had occurred at DP Dough at 13 E. Main St. A description of the assailant and last known direction of travel was obtained. After a radio broadcast, assistance was received from officers of the City of Dunkirk Police. Members of the Fredonia and Dunkirk Police Departments located an individual matching the description, hiding and then fleeing in a nearby creek bed. The subject was shortly thereafter taken into ...

Police probing thefts from Willowbrook Cemetery

The city of Dunkirk Police Department is actively investigating a recent report of theft at the Willowbrook Cemetery involving flower vases taken from gravesites. Authorities are asking members of the community who may have information relating to these thefts to call the City of Dunkirk ...

Minor injury in Route 20 afternoon mishap

A motor vehicle accident around 12:30 p.m. on Route 20 Thursday included a minor injury. According to scanner, the vehicle went into a rail on Route 20 near North Road. Fredonia Fire Department responded. Photo by Dan Kohler

Train hits tractor trailer; no injuries reported

A train hit a tractor trailer at 3742 Progress Drive on Wednesday morning. Departments responding include East Dunkirk, Sheridan, and Emergency Services as well as the New York State Police. The incident was called in around 7:37 a.m. Injuries are unknown at this time.

Wind advisory in effect through 1 a.m. Thursday

A wind advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters are expecting west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. National Grid indicated it is increasing staffing and extending evening and overnight work shifts in preparation for the forecasted cold front that may bring damaging gusty winds and thunderstorms across Upstate. In addition to internal crews, the company has secured external resources ...

New details, progress seen in Brooks-TLC build

Construction of a new hospital in Fredonia took another significant step forward on Tuesday. Officials from Brooks-TLC and Kaleida Health announced they have finalized and submitted the Certificate of Need for the site at 412 E. Main St. According to documents filed with the state Health ...