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Trustees take heat on budget, water

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The Fredonia Board of Trustees was belittled by at least one speaker during public hearings Monday on the village's proposed budget. The hearings were marred by technical difficulties with the Fredonia Access broadcast. Only a small part of Mark Twichell's remarks made it on air, then the ...

City preparing for parade, concert series

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By M.J. STAFFORD mstafford@observertoday.com Dunkirk is getting ready for two big annual warm-season events, with a call put out for Memorial Day Parade participants and a Music on the Pier announcement expected next. The parade is set for Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m., according to the City ...

Community notebook

Community Notebook

Trinity United Church of Christ sets free community meal GOWANDA — The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance on Saturday, May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Drive East Main to ...

Area police

Area police

TOWN OF ELLICOTT POLICE DEPARTMENT - Michael L. Johnson, 28 , of Jamestown was charged April 16 with petit larceny. According to police, officers responded to a shoplifting complaint where it is alleged Johnson took items owned by Crosby’s in Falconer. He was issued an appearance ticket and ...

Crews battle garage fire

Local/Region

Photos by Dan Kohler Fire companies, including Westfield and North Lake departments, responded to a garage fire at 24 Washington St. in the village. The fire occurred around 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Weekend fatality under investigation

Local/Region

NORTH COLLINS — A fatal crash over the weekend is being investigated by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Unit, according to Sheriff John Garcia. At approximately 6 a.m. on Saturday, deputies responded to the area of 11476 Sisson Highway. A witness reported that a dump ...