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Settlement secures Job Corps future in U.S.

The future of Job Corps, including the site in Chautauqua County, appears to be secure going forward. In a settlement agreement filed Monday, Aug.10 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Cabrera v. Department of Labor, the Trump administration agreed to rescind ...

Teachers worry about 7th-, 8th-graders at high school

A pair of Dunkirk Intermediate School educators expressed concerns recently that the children they teach are mixing with high schoolers too much. Marie Cameron and Tim Emerson spoke to the Dunkirk Board of Education at its August meeting. The district combined its intermediate and high ...

Hanover proclaims Aug. 31 Overdose Awareness Day

HANOVER — In recent years, the Town of Hanover has not shied away from proclaiming its support for causes near and dear to the hearts of its residents. The Town Board reaffirmed that stance at a recent meeting when it officially recognized Aug. 31, 2026 as Overdose Awareness Day. In doing so, the Town also offered its support for the Together We Can CHQ initiative titled “Keeping the Light On”. Additionally, the Town Hall will be illuminated with the color purple during the week of Aug. 25-31. The Town’s resolution stated, “The Town of Hanover encourages all residents, ...

Cherry Creek residence destroyed in early morning fire

CHERRY CREEK --- An investigation into a blaze early Monday at a residence is underway. After midnight on Monday, multiple fire departments were dispatched to 6630 Main St. for the reported structure fire. Around 12:50 a.m., the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team responded to assist in ...

Traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charge in city

A 25-year-old man who was stopped on a traffic violation in the city of Dunkirk is facing weapons and drug charges. Around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dunkirk Police Department officers stopped a vehicle. The operator, Christopher D. Rosado, had a valid arrest warrant. While being taken into ...

FHS Class of ‘56 reunion ‘very special’

Saturday, Aug. 8, was a very special day in the minds of the Fredonia High School Class of 1956. One of the last classes of the true Hillbillies to graduate from the old high school on West Hill celebrated its 70th class reunion. This class has celebrated every five years since 1961 and it is ...