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Teen charged in May city shooting

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An investigation into a May shooting in the city of Dunkirk has led to charges against a teenager. In a news release issued Wednesday, Dunkirk police report the 15-year-old was charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and felony second-degree assault. At approximately ...

Fredonia re-elects Johnston as board president

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For the third consecutive year, Steve Johnston has been chosen as the Fredonia Board of Education President. He was re-elected by his fellow Board members at the annual reorganizational meeting earlier this month. “Thank you for your confidence in me. I appreciate it,” Johnston said to ...

Forestville approves extensions with teachers, O’Connor

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FORESTVILLE — The final Board of Education meeting for the 2025-26 school year featured a few notable items on the agenda. Most notably, the Board approved a four-year extension between the district and the Forestville Teachers’ Association, as well as a two-year deal to keep Dr. John ...

Hochul to sign less restrictive data center delay

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New York state will have a one-year ban on construction of large data centers, but Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive order on the issue is less restrictive than legislation passed near the end of the state legislative session. Hochul announced early Tuesday morning that she will sign an executive ...

Coming up …

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Tops NY 890 meeting First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313. Dunkirk Farmers’ Market Dunkirk Senior Center ...

Court rules twice in favor of condo project

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The first two attempts by a group of residents opposed to a condominium near Dewittville have been declined by the state Supreme Court. Chautauqua town officials approved the project in January. The $70 million development will include condominiums, townhouses, single family homes, and a ...