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Ripley beach stairs closed, need repairs

Local/Region July 31, 2026

RIPLEY — The Ripley beach stairs will be closed until further notice, Town of Ripley board members learned at their meeting this month. Councilman Phil Chimera reported that the stairway had been closed and a No Trespassing sign had been put in place due to a number of problems. He went on to explain that the stairs had experienced vandalism and then a tree blew down in a windstorm and fell on the stairs. "We're not sure what we are going to do at this point," Chimera said. "We have to wait until we have everyone together to make a decision." Chimera chaired the meeting because ...

ISO calls for new generation, upgrades

Local/Region July 31, 2026

The state Independent System Operator sees a continued reliance on fossil fuel resources to maintain power grid reliability for at least the next 20 years. Much has changed over the past three years since the 2023-2042 Outlook was published by the ISO. Federal actions have scrutinized and delayed construction of offshore wind projects and the state Public Service Commission withdrew the New York City Public Policy Transmission Need based on new challenges surrounding offshore wind development. At the same time, renewable project development has slowed and recent state analyses have ...

Area Police

Area police July 31, 2026

Fredonia Police Department — William Eppinger was arrested June 2 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to stop. Eppinger was also arrested June 16 and charged with second- degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia and seventh- degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. — Kenneth Nolan was picked up on a warrant June 2. — Paul Stout was arrested June 3 and charged with forcible touching. — Heather Payne was picked up on a warrant June 5. — Adrian Coone was arrested June 5 and charged with second-degree aggravated ...

Senior Center celebrates birthdays

Local/Region July 31, 2026

Recently the Dunkirk Senior Citizen members birthdays were celebrated with a chicken salad croissant meal enjoyed by all and their guests. Pictured are, in front: Marcia Casella, Janet Jagoda, Jinny Kopp, Marti Webster. In back are Carol Jakubowicz, Judy Policella, Robin Carr, Judi Perry. In ...

Discovery Way needs volunteers

Local/Region July 31, 2026

Pictured is a work crew from July 22 at Discovery Way at Point Gratiot in the city. Revitalize Dunkirk is planning another work day on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Participants are encouraged to meet at the trailhead. The group has lots of mulch to move and many shovels make for lighter work.