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First-degree murder charge added after last week’s city standoff

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An additional charge of first-degree attempted murder has been placed on a Dunkirk man who was involved in a more than seven-hour standoff on March 24. Dunkirk Police Department on Tuesday announced the additional charge for Christopher Marcinkowski, 39, of 312 Franklin Ave., after he shot a ...

UPDATE: Boil order lifted for Fredonia water users

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The village of Fredonia’s boil order has been lifted. According to Chautauqua County, turbidity levels have fallen to safe levels and operations have returned to normal. Two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ...

Aspire acquires former WCA Home

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There is a new future for the former WCA Home in Fredonia. On Sunday afternoon, the WCA Home Board of Directors announced its cherished facility, which closed its doors during the pandemic, will be brought back to life as the new Northern Chautauqua County Headquarters for Aspire of WNY, a ...

State rep visits Westfield for conversation on needs

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WESTFIELD — There is a common narrative that people in small towns across New York State feel left out of the conversation when it comes to decisions at the state level. This month, a village at the edge of Western New York had the attention of one of the state’s decision makers. Kelli ...

City gives green light to closure of Main Street

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The Dunkirk Planning Board gave preliminary approval last week to the revised Wells Enterprises site plan that demands the closure of Main Street. The board also agreed to write a letter of recommendation to the Dunkirk Common Council that the portion of Main Street near Wells’ plant get ...

14th annual Dining in the Dark returns April 17

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CELORON – Chautauqua Blind Association Vision Rehabilitation Services invites the community to its 14th annual Dining in the Dark on Friday, April 17 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. This unique event gives guests the chance to enjoy a three-course meal completely without sight, guided by ...