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Motorist dies after striking train at crossing

A motorist has died after a vehicle struck a train at a Middle Road crossing in Dunkirk. Around 1:30 p.m., the Dunkirk Police Department, Dunkirk Fire Department, and Alstar Ambulance responded to a report of a pickup struck by a train at the Middle Road and the CSX railroad crossing. The ...

Colley’s closing its Fredonia store

Colley’s Pools & Spas announced via its Facebook page, “with heavy hearts” that it will not be reopening our Fredonia location. According to the post, the Fredonia location first opened its doors in 1980, founded by Bruce and Marie Colley, and quickly became the second of what would ...

Jamestown police chief retiring in February

OBSERVER Staff Report Jamestown's police chief is retiring at the beginning of next month. In a news release issued Tuesday morning, the city announced the retirement of Police Chief and Director of Public Safety, Timothy Jackson, who will conclude more than 25 years of dedicated service to ...

On ice returning from Aspire WNY

Aspire of Western New York will once again be hosting the On Ice event at the Northwest Savings Bank Arena. The annual event furthers the organization’s mission to see to it that adults and children with developmental disabilities are able to live life to the fullest through events and ...

Town mishap

East Dunkirk Fire Department was called to the scene of an accident where a vehicle struck a utility pole with injury at the Popeye’s restaurant on Friday. The call came in at 5:45 p.m. at 10506 Bennett Road.