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Dunkirk fire blamed on electric malfunction Investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department said a fire early Friday in the city of Dunkirk originated on the exterior of the residence as a result of a malfunctioning electrical service entrance cable. Three pets perished ...

Alumna to return to discuss refugee, human rights issues

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State University of New York at Fredonia alumna Amanda (Ambrose) Demmer, ’10, will visit campus in April to speak to classes and offer an address. Her talk, “Refugees and Human Rights: Historical Insights into Contemporary Issues,” is slated for Thursday at 5 p.m., in Williams Center ...

Ellicott police respond to homeless, trespass complaints

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FALCONER - Although progress has been made, safety and compliance problems concerning the homeless population are surfacing again. In October 2025, officials aired concerns for student safety due to the Quality Inn’s proximity to the Harvey C. Fenner Elementary School. The concerns, related ...

Court rules against Westfield in records case

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A court has ordered the village of Westfield to pay legal fees to a man in a Freedom of Information Law case. State Supreme Court Justice Grace Hanlon also ordered Westfield to produce the records sought by Robert Neratko. According to Hanlon’s decision, Neratko made his original FOIL ...

On the cutting edge: County junior eyes future in heavy equipment

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When Ava Millett enrolled in the Conservation/Natural Resource Management program at the Hewes Educational Center, she knew she wanted to work outdoors and do something hands-on. What she didn’t realize was just how many opportunities the program would open for her. A junior from Maple ...

Real estate sales include former Sherman grocery store

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A former grocery store in the western portion of the county will soon be used for storage. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from Jan. 14-23. The county does not provide this information but it is ...