Breaking News

TOP STORIES

DeJoy downplays man’s nuclear concerns

Dunkirk’s planning and development director recently brushed off a city resident’s concerns about a possible nuclear repowering of the former NRG plant. Paul Somerfeldt stated the concerns at an Economic Development Committee meeting this week. However, Vince DeJoy said that Dunkirk ought to be proud it is even getting considered for a nuclear project. “The technology is not as good as their people want you to think,” Somerfeldt said of the nuclear industry, citing safety issues. “Dunkirk should not be a beta tester for this kind of technology.” Somerfeldt, who lives ...

Crews extinguish barn fire in Conewango Valley

Numerous crews responded to a fire Friday night in Conewango Valley. Around 8 p.m., departments from Randolph, East Randolph, Leon, Conewango and Cherry Creek responded with tankers to this fire at 5932 Flatiron Road. The barn at the farm was destroyed. Photos by Dan Kohler

Police probing suspicious death of city man who was missing

The Dunkirk Police Department is investigating a suspicious death that occurred between the dates of July 22 to 29, in or around the area of 515 Dove St in Dunkirk. The deceased has been identified as Owen A. Taylor, 89, of Dunkirk, who was reported by the department as missing on Wednesday. ...

Waves of prosperity

The Lake Erie shoreline of Western New York has quietly become one of the region's greatest economic and recreational success stories. Thanks to decades of conservation efforts that have restored water quality and strengthened fish populations, Lake Erie now boasts one of North America's ...

Family Fest planned for Sunday at Holy Trinity

This time of year, the weather is so nice, it’s a shame to spend hours indoors instead of enjoying time in the sun. This Sunday, families will get to enjoy the outdoors even for Sunday Mass in an event designed to not only raise funds, but strengthen bonds within the Catholic community. The Lord’s Vineyard Family of Parishes, in partnership with Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, will be hosting “Family Fest” this Sunday, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., at the Holy Trinity Grounds located at 1032 Central Avenue in Dunkirk. “It’s planned to be a friend-raiser,” said Tony ...

Challengers need to spice up insipid races

As the month of July melts into the sunset, August begins to turn up the heat when it comes to this campaign season. In both Pennsylvania and New York, it appears incumbents are in complete control with the election 95 days away. Republican gubernatorial challenger Bruce Blakeman is hoping ...