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No tunnel vision

Dunkirk’s decrepit Robin Street pedestrian tunnel is targeted for closure, and the Common Council recently passed a resolution of support. CSX owns the tracks above the tunnel, and city officials have said the railroad needs a ruling by a federal administrative judge to get the tunnel ...

Sinclairville celebrates its 27th annual History Fair

SINCLAIRVILLE — The 27th annual History Fair was held in Sinclairville, the "heart of the county." Sinclairville was founded in 1809. The event is sponsored by the Village of Sinclairville, the Town of Charlotte, the Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Department, and the Valley Historical ...

Area police reports

WESTFIELD POLICE - WESTFIELD - Kyle R. Markham of Westfield was charged Sept. 7 at 6:43 a.m. with fourth-degree criminal mischief after Westfield police officers responded to a report of a disorderly man. Markham allegedly punched a house window, causing it to shatter. Markham was taken to the county jail for centralized arraignment. JAMESTOWN POLICE - Dustin A. Turner, 35, of Jamestown was charged with DWAI drugs and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance at 3:55 a.m. Sunday after officers pulled a vehicle over near Barker Street and Foote Avenue. Turner was ...

Coming up ...

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. St. Joseph’s bingo 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7. Gather and Grow Native Seed workshop Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Outside, dress accordingly, bring small paper bag to take native seeds home. Instructors: John, Jess Townsend, Carol Markham. Free event. Fenton History Center Lecture: “Lucille M. Wright Museum” 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presenter: Dennis Webster. Free event, public welcome. Also ...

Westfield Police warns of imposters

WESTFIELD – The Village of Westfield Police Department is currently investigating fraudulent activity involving unknown individuals posing as members of the Westfield Police Department. Residents should be aware that scammers may use phone calls, text messages, or other forms of communication to falsely identify themselves as police officers in an attempt to obtain money, personal information, or other sensitive information. The Westfield Police Department urges residents to remain vigilant and remember: • Do not provide money, gift cards, banking information, Social Security ...

Cassadaga fields concerns on water quality

CASSADAGA — In 2025, the Village of Cassadaga was cited by the Chautauqua County Health Department for reporting violations regarding the annual drinking water quality report. A resident addressed the Village Board with a letter detailing concerns listed in the report. Among the issues highlighted by the resident were missed deadlines and shortcomings regarding monitoring data of the presence of contaminants such as manganese and iron, among others. A chlorine monitoring report also failed to be submitted on time. In the interest of administrative accountability and public health ...