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JMI says no permanent problems from Friday fire

JMI Concrete in Falconer will have a hiccup in its operations, but Friday’s fire won’t put a permanent crimp in the company’s plans. The company said via Facebook over the weekend that a fire that destroyed its service garage at the 1946 New York Ave., Falconer, facility didn’t ...

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. St. Joseph’s bingo 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7. Gather and Grow Native Seed workshop Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Outside, dress accordingly, bring small paper bag to take native seeds home. Instructors: John, Jess Townsend, Carol Markham. Free event. Fenton History Center Lecture: “Lucille M. Wright Museum” 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presenter: Dennis Webster. Free event, public welcome. Also ...

Sinclairville celebrates its 27th annual History Fair

SINCLAIRVILLE — The 27th annual History Fair was held in Sinclairville, the "heart of the county." Sinclairville was founded in 1809. The event is sponsored by the Village of Sinclairville, the Town of Charlotte, the Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Department, and the Valley Historical ...

City planning brush drop-off

The City of Dunkirk Public Works Department is informing residents that city wide curbside brush pickup for the month of September, as previously scheduled, is canceled as it is unfunded. Residents will be able to drop off brush at the Lucas Avenue site beginning Monday, Sept. 28 through Friday Oct. 2 from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on Saturday Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those dropping off their brush must show proof of Dunkirk residency. Only brush, limbs, leaves and grass clippings will be accepted during drop off. Trees or logs will not be accepted. Please contact the City ...

Harsher punishments for negligent homicide of a child proposed

Two Upstate Republicans are calling for an increase in maximum prison time for those found guilty of criminally negligent homicide of a child to 20 years to life. Sen. Jim Tedisco, R-Ballston Lake and Assemblyman Matt Simpson, R-Adirondack, are sponsoring “Joycelynn’s Law” in the state Legislature, with Simpson’s version (A.11664) introduced recently. Tedisco’s Senate version will be introduced soon. Currently, criminally negligent homicide is a Class E felony carrying a maximum sentence of 1 and 1/3 to 4 years in prison. There is no specific statutory hybrid crime called ...

Westfield Police warns of imposters

WESTFIELD – The Village of Westfield Police Department is currently investigating fraudulent activity involving unknown individuals posing as members of the Westfield Police Department. Residents should be aware that scammers may use phone calls, text messages, or other forms of communication to falsely identify themselves as police officers in an attempt to obtain money, personal information, or other sensitive information. The Westfield Police Department urges residents to remain vigilant and remember: • Do not provide money, gift cards, banking information, Social Security ...