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Teachers worry about 7th-, 8th-graders at high school

A pair of Dunkirk Intermediate School educators expressed concerns recently that the children they teach are mixing with high schoolers too much. Marie Cameron and Tim Emerson spoke to the Dunkirk Board of Education at its August meeting. The district combined its intermediate and high ...

Carroll approves wind, BESS, data center moratoriums

Carroll Town Board members approved battery energy storage system, green hydrogen fuel, large wind energy conservation systems and data center construction and development moratoriums during their most recent meeting. The moratoriums were approved unanimously. Tim Burkett, town supervisor, said he is looking for town residents who have an understanding or are willing to learn more about the different energy sources so a committee can be formed to make suggestions to the board regarding future laws governing development of BESS, green hydrogen, large wind energy and data center ...

Hanover proclaims Aug. 31 Overdose Awareness Day

HANOVER — In recent years, the Town of Hanover has not shied away from proclaiming its support for causes near and dear to the hearts of its residents. The Town Board reaffirmed that stance at a recent meeting when it officially recognized Aug. 31, 2026 as Overdose Awareness Day. In doing so, the Town also offered its support for the Together We Can CHQ initiative titled “Keeping the Light On”. Additionally, the Town Hall will be illuminated with the color purple during the week of Aug. 25-31. The Town’s resolution stated, “The Town of Hanover encourages all residents, ...

Woman charged in assault on Jamestown officer

JAMESTOWN -- A 33-year-old Pennsylvania woman is facing second-degree assault charges after striking a Jamestown police officer. Jamestown Police report Eve A. Yea, 33, was additionally charged with obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. At approximately 2:34 a.m. ...

Traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charge in city

A 25-year-old man who was stopped on a traffic violation in the city of Dunkirk is facing weapons and drug charges. Around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dunkirk Police Department officers stopped a vehicle. The operator, Christopher D. Rosado, had a valid arrest warrant. While being taken into ...

Breakthrough moments bring lots of magic

Parenting is one of the hardest responsibilities anyone can undertake, yet it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences of a lifetime. Life is an adventure. Sometimes, it is filled with challenges we never anticipated but reveals so much about the real purpose of life. The truth is that we are all just one accident, one diagnosis, or one unexpected phone call away from a completely different life. Throughout my career working with families of children with disabilities, I have had the privilege of not only supporting them professionally but also observing their lives. I ...