Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz reiterated last week that the holdup on proposed city water rate increases is also holding back her budget proposal. City mayors traditionally offer their budget proposals for the upcoming year in September, but Wdowiasz has not offered hers for 2027. “We ...
JAMESTOWN — Last fall, Mary Lanphere was elected as the National AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary President. For a lifelong supporter of veterans, it was the honor of a lifetime, not just for herself, but for her family. Now that her time as President has come to a close, Lanphere reflected on the ...
A local mother is seeking more protections both locally and on the state level for herself and her child following continued open cases of abuse and child custody. Tonya Purlow of Jamestown has been working through the courts and judicial system to protect her son from his father, who was recently indicted on three counts of first-degree rape and three counts of third-degree rape. Purlow has been diagnosed with PTSD and has receipts and papers that she shared with The Post-Journal and will be shared with the judge and courts, detailing abuse and some incidents on Facebook, including ...
HANOVER — With Rite Aid now closed, the Town of Hanover is in desperate need for a new pharmacy in town, especially with Silver Creek Senior Housing nearing its grand opening and New York Medical Center now open. While it is too soon to be sure, Town Supervisor Lou Pelletter believes a new ...
A Rochester man who led police on a high-speed chase through the village and towns of Westfield before plunging his vehicle into Barcelona Harbor is facing numerous charges. Westfield Police Department, in a Facebook post, report that around 6:47 a.m. Friday, officers observed a motor ...
SILVER CREEK — A field for champions was unveiled on Thursday afternoon, and Superintendent Dr. Katie Ralston had one word to describe the moment. “Incredible.” Several dozen students, community members and dignitaries stood outside the Silver Creek Central School building on ...
