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Langworthy calls on Speaker Mike Johnson to bring Homeland Security bill to floor

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday urging the immediate consideration of the Department of Homeland Security funding measure that passed the Senate unanimously last month. Following his arrival to Washington this week, he held a Zoom press conference outlining his support for passage. In the letter, Congressman Langworthy stressed that there is no time for delay as the nation continues to face serious homeland security threats and the Department of Homeland Security requires stable funding to carry out its mission of protecting the American ...

New officer, director announced in city

Mayor Kate Wdowiasz is pleased to welcome two well-qualified and well-educated professionals to the staff of the city of Dunkirk. Jennifer Howard is the new Director of Human Resources, and Wayde Forster is the new Dog Control Officer. Howard has 20 years as an HR professional and holds a ...

Bowman shares favorite birds at Audubon First Friday

Tropical birds have a reputation of being flashier and more interesting than the birds in our backyards. At least that was what Jan Bowman’s experience taught her in many trips to Costa Rica and Panama guiding students to study tropical flora and fauna. Join Bowman at Audubon Community ...

SUNY students dig soil competition

During March 22 to 27 in Raleigh, N.C., the State University of New York at Fredonia Soil Judging team went after a National Championship. What is soil judging? Associate Professor Matthew Purtill noted that soil judging functions as an immersive “field conference,” during which ...

United Way to kick off Community Baby Shower

The generosity shown each year by Chautauqua County residents during United Way's Community Baby Shower makes a meaningful difference in the lives of local at-risk moms and their newborns. Kicking off on Friday, the 2026 UWCHQ Community Baby Shower will again ensure that families have the ...

Update given on school merger study, process

The merger feasibility study process is continuing on for Clymer, Sherman and Panama schools, and an update for where the process currently stands was provided via a Facebook post on all three schools’ pages on Thursday night. The post, written by Project Coordinator Shelly O’Boyle, ...