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City holds line on expenses, but tax collection lags

The city of Dunkirk “is still $1.5 million ahead on our expenses” for the year so far, Fiscal Affairs Officer Ellen Luczkowiak said at the most recent Common Council Finance Committee meeting. However, Clerk/Treasurer Amy Dobek reported the city has still not taken in $1.8 million of its ...

Texas data center to use Cummins natural gas generators

With New York poised to delay construction of data centers for a year, Cummins Inc. is profiting from the growth of data centers in Texas. Cummins Inc. recently announced an agreement with Circe Energy to provide a series of high-powered, high-efficiency natural gas generator sets to ...

‘All best friends here’

More than 150 students who pioneered a new educational chapter in the Dunkirk City School District were awarded diplomas in a Saturday morning ceremony at SUNY Fredonia’s Harry A. King Concert Hall. The story of these graduates, commented Director of Secondary Education Corey Markham, ...

Defense for life: First Water Warriors Day makes splash in county

MAYVILLE — Students, community leaders, environmental organizations, and water professionals came together to celebrate the success of the inaugural Water Warriors Day, a hands-on event dedicated to protecting local waterways and empowering youth to become environmental stewards. Hosted ...

Healing with Horses: Positive outcomes from taking a ride

How often does someone have the opportunity to ride a horse? It is a privilege to own your own horse. Historically, that was reserved for the wealthy, or the farm families, where one larger animal more easily fits into the lifestyle and amenities of a farm. Centaur Stride has helped to open ...

Leases in limbo at Boardwalk

Just one business at the Dunkirk Boardwalk has a current lease, and city officials want to change that. The Spike Dailey’s pub/restaurant recently renewed its lease, but none of the other businesses have an up-to-date agreement with the city. Council members have expressed concern about the ...