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Fiscal finger-pointing continues in city

The head of the Dunkirk Common Council offered some defensive rhetoric this week about the city’s stagnant Fiscal Recovery Act. Meanwhile, Mayor Kate Wdowiasz laid blame solely on the council. The new version of the act pushed by state Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor slaps additional conditions on the city, Councilman-at-large Nick Weiser said at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. He noted several steps the council has taken to deal with the city’s fiscal crisis. Wdowiasz appears to have little taste for the council right now, announcing a couple weeks ...

Dunkirk Fredonia Lions Club welcomes new members

In May, the Dunkirk-Fredonia Lions Club welcomed two new members at its regular monthly meeting. Lion Mike Herlong sponsored the two new members Hillary Carnahan and Laura Riddle. Lion Greg Cole also helped with the presenting of New Member Pins as President Judy Cole presided over the ...

Community notebook

Cemetery board meets Tuesday The Willowbrook Park Cemetery will hold the board of directors meeting for this month on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Mackowiak Funeral Home. All are welcome. Life Story Program begins this month SINCLAIRVILLE — This summer, consider taking the plunge into writing about your life and the lives of your ancestors by joining in the Sinclairville Free Library’s Life Story Writing program on the following Thursdays at 6 p.m.: June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20. This is a hybrid program, so you may attend either in person or online. Please send email to ...

Trial underway in 2024 Lakeview attack

MAYVILLE – A trial for an inmate of the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Facility who is accused of injuring multiple officers two years ago is under way. According to court officials, 36-year-old Windsor Coleman has been charged with three counts of second-degree assault, three counts of ...

Court rules defunct aircraft maker has to repay IDA loans

The owners of a failed venture to create an airplane manufacturing company at the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown have been ordered to repay more than $400,000 borrowed from the Chautauqua County IDA and Southern Tier Enterprise Development Organization. The IDA and STEDO had ...

Welcoming atmosphere: Silver Creek finalizes four new hires

SILVER CREEK — Four new hires were approved at a recent Silver Creek Board of Education meeting. Among them is a new science teacher, a school counselor, and two occupational therapists. Samantha Cates is the new Science Teacher at Silver Creek High School. She is initially certified in ...