Simply closing one bridge has become a big problem in the town of Dunkirk. Despite detour signs all throughout the region, drivers just can’t seem to follow directions. The closure of the bridge over Canadaway Creek along Route 5 came with a detour to funnel heavy truck traffic to Route ...

Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson confirmed this week he will ask the Board of Trustees to suspend the public’s ability to comment at its meetings, starting at its next meeting. One trustee came out against it. “I will not vote to eliminate public comment at village board meetings,” ...

State Sen. George Borrello says legislation that has passed the state Senate will do too much to hurt brick-and-mortar retail stores at the expense of online competitors. The Senate recently passed a bill (S.8616) that will prohibit food and drug retail establishments from engaging in ...

Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz said Tuesday she will no longer attend Common Council meetings. Wdowiasz suggested Wednesday she might call her own city meetings. The council bid her farewell with an executive session focusing on the finances behind her lawsuit against former city dog officer ...

A South Dayton man will be serving time after being convicted of receipt of child pornography. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Wednesday that Joseph A. Buelow, 31, was sentenced to serve 108 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J Vilardo. In February 2024, the West ...

State Sen. George Borrello announced that Staff Sgt. Lori Dispenza of Dunkirk is his honoree for induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. The prestigious award recognizes veterans who have demonstrated exceptional service to their country and continued commitment to their ...