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No injuries in downtown fire

Latest news August 3, 2026

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 ...

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Portland commends longtime employee

Local/Region August 3, 2026

PORTLAND — After serving the Town of Portland for over 26 years, Rick Comstock officially retired from the Highway Department on June 30. The Town Board issued a proclamation in recognition of his service at a recent meeting. The official proclamation stated, “Comstock has faithfully served the residents of the Town of Portland with professionalism, integrity, and commitment.” The proclamation also stated, “Comstock has earned the respect and appreciation of fellow employees, elected officials, and residents through his willingness to serve, his strong work ethic, and his ...

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Local/Region August 3, 2026

MONDAY. AUG. 3 Memory Cafe National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. For people living with memory loss plus caregivers, family. Experience museum’s interactive touch-screen exhibits, theater presentations at own pace. Socialize, refreshments. Complimentary event. Guest presenters. Pre-register at ComedyCenter.org/MemoryCafe. Cattaraugus County Fair 501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. DerbyDog Demolition Derby Night., Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series: Ken Burns, Jeffrey Rosen Route 394, 10:45 ...

Randolph man sees Christian music go viral on TikTok, Spotify

Local/Region August 3, 2026

RANDOLPH — Around one year ago, Randolph man David Bennett was woken in the middle of the night with a calling from God to write a song. It would not take long for that song to go viral on multiple platforms, including TikTok and Spotify. “It was August 4, about 3:30 in the morning ...