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Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center celebrates 20 years

The Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center marked a significant milestone on Saturday as families, community leaders, educators, former staff, alumni, and supporters gathered to celebrate the Center's 20th Anniversary. The four-hour celebration honored two decades of providing exceptional early ...

UPDATE: Pomfret cabin heavily damaged in blaze

A cabin located off Route 60 suffered extensive damage in a blaze Monday evening. At 8:08 p.m., 911 calls reported a house engulfed in fire at 8407 Route 60 in Pomfret . Within minutes, Fredonia Fire Department arrived to find the cabin consumed by heavy flames. Firefighters quickly began ...

No injuries in downtown fire

There were no injuries reported in a Sunday morning fire at Dunkirk’s Coburn Block. The Dunkirk Fire Department rolled to the historic building on the corner of Second Street and Central Avenue at 7:59 a.m. Sunday. There was an automatic alarm activation. “Upon arrival, crews found the fire alarm activated and smoke coming from the first floor in the rear of 131 Central Ave,” according to a press release from Fire Chief Nicholas Barter. “Firefighters located a hot water tank on fire in the basement and quickly extinguished it,” Barter stated. “There was minor damage and ...

Kaleida, Brooks-TLC partnership takes next step

Kaleida Health has announced another transition to strengthen its alignment with the Brooks-TLC Hospital System Inc. In a news release issued Monday, Kaleida Health said it has officially become the sole member and passive parent of Brooks-TLC Hospital as well as Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in ...

Dunkirk looks to wrap up Eminent Domain proceedings

Finally, some good news comes from an update regarding the Shorewood Water District in the town of Dunkirk. After a lengthy Eminent Domain process, the Town is nearing a resolution that will allow the capital improvement waterline project to proceed. Town of Dunkirk Attorney Jeff Passafaro ...

Portland commends longtime employee

PORTLAND — After serving the Town of Portland for over 26 years, Rick Comstock officially retired from the Highway Department on June 30. The Town Board issued a proclamation in recognition of his service at a recent meeting. The official proclamation stated, “Comstock has faithfully served the residents of the Town of Portland with professionalism, integrity, and commitment.” The proclamation also stated, “Comstock has earned the respect and appreciation of fellow employees, elected officials, and residents through his willingness to serve, his strong work ethic, and his ...