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Boil-water order to continue through weekend

Fredonia water customers should expect to continue boiling through the weekend. The village provided an update on its latest boil-water crisis Thursday morning. “At this point, residents and businesses should plan for the boil water order to remain in effect through the weekend,” ...

Village announces additional water distribution today

To assist and support the community during the ongoing boil-water order, the village of Fredonia is distributing free bottled water to residents twice today. The first distribution will be at the Fredonia Fire Department at 80 W. Main St. from noon to 2 p.m. Motorists are asked to arrive to the event via Canadaway Street from Water Street then exit on to Main Street. The second distribution is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the same location. Proof of residency is required and officials ask that if you are picking up for a neighbor, bring their proof of residency as well. If residents are ...

Fredonia to distribute bottled water tonight

To assist and support the community during the ongoing boil-water order, the village of Fredonia is distributing free bottled water to residents starting tonight. The first distribution will be at the Fredonia Fire Department at 80 W. Main St. from 7 to 9 p.m. Motorists are asked to arrive ...

Dunkirk house fire ‘incendiary’ in origin

No one was injured in a Dunkirk fire Tuesday night apparently caused by arson. The Dunkirk Fire Department reports its firefighters were called to a report of a house fire at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and West Courtney Street at 11:07 p.m. While they were responding, the address was updated by a dispatcher to 123 Franklin Ave. “Upon arrival, crews found a small amount of fire at ground level that had damaged the side of the house,” the fire department stated. “Firefighters extinguished the fire with a water extinguisher. Crews remained on scene for approximately 90 ...

Man charged after entering multiple vehicles in city

An 18-year-old man has been charged after multiple vehicles were entered on Nevins Street in the city. At approximately 3:18 a.m. Tuesday, Dunkirk Police Patrol officers discovered vehicles on the 100 block of Nevins Street with their interior lights on and doors open. A white male was ...

Boil-water order water order issued again in Fredonia

A six-month trend has made its return to the village of Fredonia. The Chautauqua County Health Department and the village of Fredonia have issued a boil water order for all village water customers and properties outside the village boundaries supplied by the Fredonia water system. The New ...