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Man charged after threats with rifle in city

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A Dunkirk man is facing charges after making threats with a weapon on Tuesday evening. Dunkirk police report Brian J. Sheldon, 55, was charged with second-degree assault, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree menacing. Around 9:48 p.m., officers responded to several ...

Trio critical of Fredonia over public comments

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Three familiar critics of Fredonia village government all needled the Board of Trustees and Mayor Michael Ferguson this week, for their recent decision to shut off the broadcast of public comments about items not on meeting agendas. Andrew Ludwig, Samuel Drayo and Mark Twichell spoke during ...

Community notebook

Community Notebook

Annual Taste of South event planned The Juneteenth 2026 Celebration Committee will be sponsoring the Annual Taste of the South on Friday, May 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk. Dinners will be take-out only. The Annual Taste of ...

Area police

Area police

DUNKIRK POLICE DEPARTMENT — Daniel Jennings, 42, was arrested Feb. 28 and charged with petit larceny, obstruction of governmental administration, and resisting arrest. — Jonathan Gonzalez Colon, 34, was arrested March 12 and charged with second-degree criminal contempt and fourth-degree ...

4-H youth learn resume, interview skills

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Local youth ages 12 and older participated in a hands-on 4‑H career readiness workshop designed to help them begin building essential tools for future success in college, the workforce and leadership roles. The workshop was taught by Rose Carr, a longtime educator of English, public ...

Grants and solar highlight Ripley meeting

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RIPLEY — At their meeting this month, Town of Ripley council members learned from Town Court Justice Vera Hustead that a Justice Court Assistance Program Grant for $2,522 has been awarded to Ripley. Hustead told council members that she filed for the grant in October. The funds will be used ...