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Lawsuit against city, school dismissed

A lawsuit filed in January 2024 against the Dunkirk City School District and city of Dunkirk has been discontinued. The discontinuance was filed in late May in state Supreme Court in Mayville. In addition to the suit discontinued, neither side will be awarded any legal costs. The suit was ...

Man with ties to Jamestown indicted in narcotics conspiracy

A man who lives in both Jamestown and Rochester has been charged with selling illegal drugs in the Rochester area. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging 40-year-old Johnny B. Mays aka “Blaze,” with conspiracy to possess ...

Ripley solar, Cattaraugus wind projects approved

ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission Thursday made decisions regarding four major renewable energy projects to help speed development of 1,000 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable power. Among the decisions, the Commission granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and ...

Dunkirk man, with history of gun violence, found guilty in trial

A Dunkirk man has been found guilty following a two-week trial involving possessing a loaded handgun. He could face decades to life in prison due to his criminal history. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 34-year-old Nathaniel Hollins was found guilty of second-degree ...

Kayaker search on Lake Erie

Photos by Dan Kohler A search for a missing kayaker continued throughout Tuesday night and Wednesday morning in the town of Westfield. At around 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office received a report of a missing kayaker in the area of Barcelona Harbor near Lake Erie. ...

Mother, State Police Looking For Missing Teen

FREWSBURG –A 14-year-old girl from Frewsburg is reported missing, with indications suggesting she may have run away. Her mother is seeking assistance from the community to help locate her daughter. Mhyah Goon has been missing since Sunday evening and is believed to have last been seen in ...