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No injuries in downtown fire

There were no injuries reported in a Sunday morning fire at Dunkirk’s Coburn Block. The Dunkirk Fire Department rolled to the historic building on the corner of Second Street and Central Avenue at 7:59 a.m. Sunday. There was an automatic alarm activation. “Upon arrival, crews found the fire alarm activated and smoke coming from the first floor in the rear of 131 Central Ave,” according to a press release from Fire Chief Nicholas Barter. “Firefighters located a hot water tank on fire in the basement and quickly extinguished it,” Barter stated. “There was minor damage and ...

Staying Cool in the Summer

It’s the height of summer and among the beautiful sunny summer days are the ones with an almost oppressive heat and humidity. Though some may love the hot and humid days, I sometimes feel like I’m melting, much like a popsicle. During a heat wave I can get brief respite by going inside and ...

Civil Air Patrol helps at breakfast

On July 26 eight cadets and two senior members from the Civil Air Patrol Jamestown Composite Squadron volunteered to assist at the 59th Fly-In Breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Dunkirk-Fredonia. The Fly-In featured the Whiskey-7 plane on loan from the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo, ...

United Way welcomes new director of Growth & Engagement

Leslie Wille has been hired as Director of Growth & Engagement for United Way of Chautauqua County, a new position created to strengthen relationships with donors and to increase organizational impact. The role reflects United Way’s commitment to engaging its supporters beyond each ...

Citizens for a Better Cassadaga awards scholarship

CASSADAGA – Austin Gloss has been awarded a scholarship from the Citizens for a Better Cassadaga. He is a 2026 graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School and was honored during a recent concert in the village. Each year, the CBC presents a $500 cash award to a graduating Senior of CVCS. ...

Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary celebrates service at Annual Changeover

The Rotary Club of Dunkirk-Fredonia recently gathered at Rotunda Acres in Fredonia to celebrate another successful year of service and officially welcome new leadership during its annual Rotary Club Changeover. The evening recognized the dedication of outgoing President Leslie Wille, whose ...