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Museum opens exhibit on U.S. Army in 1970s

Community News November 14, 2026

The Dunkirk Historical Museum has announced the opening of a new display in honor of our local veterans. The specter of the Cold War provided an intense backdrop for life and politics on home soil, and the public is invited to come learn about the experience of members of the U.S. Army on the inner German border in the 1970s. The display features uniforms and equipment of service members on both sides of the conflict, as well as original objects from the Fulda Gap and behind the Iron Curtain. Open to the public through Jan. 8. The museum's main display, "That '70s Exhibit," will ...

Officials honor, remember Kubera

PVCS principal takes new role with P-TECH

Local/Region November 14, 2026

The Pine Valley Central School District Junior/Senior High School Principal Kourtney Almeida has accepted an appointment as the new Director of CTE, P-TECH, and Program Innovation at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. Principal Almeida’s final day with the district will be Nov. 27. “While her departure represents a significant loss for the Pine Valley community given her extensive tenure as a district administrator and seven-year term as principal, there is no one better suited for this leadership opportunity,” the district said in a news release. “E2CCB will welcome a ...

Area Police Reports

Area police November 14, 2026

ELLICOTT POLICE - Lynda R. Hummel, 62, of Falconer was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree criminal tampering at noon Oct. 21 after officers responded to a criminal mischief complaint at the Budget Inn where it is alleged Hummel had damaged the motel room. Hummel was charged and will be in Ellicott Town Court later. - Claire J. Marshall, 29, of Ellicott was charged with third-degree criminal mischief on Oct. 23 at 1:42 p.m. after police responded to a domestic dispute in progress where it is alleged Marshall was in a verbal argument with a person during ...

National Grid makes $388K investment in Maplevale project

Local/Region November 14, 2026

National Grid is making a $388,000 investment in Maplevale Farms’ new Findley Lake facility. The utility awarded the economic development grant to offset electricity infrastructure costs at Maplevale’s new Findley Lake facility. Those costs were identified in December by Maplevale’s CEO as a hurdle for the project. Maplevale Chief Executive Officer Keith Rogers told the county IDA board in December that Maplevale needs to move out of its Allen Street due to its size and inability to expand there. Maplevale originally purchased land in Pennsylvania, however after being offered ...