Silver Creek hears pleas for fire police vehicle

July 11, 2025

SILVER CREEK — The latest Village Board meeting was a prime example of democracy in action. Just before the meeting concluded, a group representing the Silver Creek Fire Police inquired about a proposed purchase. It never hurts to ask, and that’s just what the group did — and it paid off. Following more than 10 minutes of discussion, the Silver Creek Village Board passed a resolution declaring its intent to purchase a vehicle for the Fire Police, contingent on the necessary documentation and pricing, as stated. Trustee Dwayne Haskins made the motion to declare the Board’s ...

Man charged after Westfield dispute, altercation

July 11, 2025

WESTFIELD --- A 24-year-old man is facing first-degree criminal contempt, second-degree harassment and endangering the welfare of a child charges. The Westfield Police Department say they responded to 7651 Route 20, Lot 12 on Wednesday for a reported domestic dispute. Through an ...

Wdowiasz plans discussion on repowering plant to nuclear

July 10, 2025

City of Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz on Thursday announced the first scheduled community discussion on potential repowering of the former NRG coal-burning power plant to one of the new nuclear power generating technologies for Tuesday at 6 p.m. immediately following the Common Council meeting ...

Boil-water order to continue through weekend

July 10, 2025

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

July 10, 2025

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

July 9, 2025

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 ...