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Officers bust man for alleged violent break-in

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Dunkirk Police arrested a man early Saturday morning after an alleged violent break-in. The police report that “at approximately 12:06 a.m., officers responded to an address on East Seventh Street for a burglary in progress. It was reported that the suspect had forcefully entered the ...

Dunkirk man going to prison for violating probation

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A Dunkirk man is headed to state prison for violating his probation. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 45-year-old Ronnie Walker, was sentenced by Judge David W. Foley to 11 years in state prison with 3 years of post-release supervision on a Violation of Probation. In May 2023, ...

$300,000 frill began city’s road to ruin

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Amid the bustle and energy of a buzzing Fourth of July celebration in Dunkirk that draws thousands to the city and its waterfront is a reluctant sense of relief by some. For the time being, a $13.6 million loan with a 7.5% interest rate from the state of New York approved last week will allow ...

County legislator accused of violating election law

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A sitting Chautauqua County legislator is accused of violating election law, although his current position in office is unlikely to be affected. In a news release by the Sheriff’s Office, it states that Marcus Buchanan, 56, of Dunkirk was charged with illegal voting. “The charges come as ...

District celebrates Seneca teacher’s efforts

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SILVER CREEK — Just before Silver Creek’s high school graduation, the district recognized one of its teachers who helped students get there. Anne Tahamont was celebrated at a recent Silver Creek Board of Education meeting for her efforts in supporting students as a Seneca Language and ...