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Dunkirk dedicates new athletic lobby to Palmer

For far too long, Dunkirk High School’s athletic history has primarily lived in the memory of the athletes and fans that witnessed the school’s past achievements. Not anymore. Dunkirk unveiled its updated athletic lobby and a fully revamped Dunkirk Athletics website at a ceremony on ...

Sheriff believes $120M jail expansion is best option

Chautauqua County officials are being asked to consider an expansion to the county jail at a price tag of $120 million. If you ask Sheriff Jim Quattrone, this is the best option. In May, Labella Associates and Justice Planners presented their study for the county jail and recommended a ...

‘Save Cassadaga Job Corps’ event set for Monday

CASSADAGA — Following the Trump administration’s announcement that they are looking to close all Job Corps center operations nationwide, which would include in Cassadaga, the staff at Cassadaga Job Corps Center are calling on federal leaders to stand up for their communities and ...

State eyes $13M loan, not control board for struggling city

There will not be a control board this year in the city of Dunkirk. Instead, it appears as more money may come in the form of a New York state loan to the financially struggling municipality. In a joint statement by Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, ...

Needless deaths cast pall over county

Four names appeared prominently on signs displayed in a small, emotional gathering this week: Thomas Douglas. Andrew Garner. Antonio Watts. Trevon Tripp. None of the victims can speak for themselves today. All were shot and killed in Chautauqua County over the last 14 years — with no one ...

‘What it takes’: Local soldier competes for Region IV Best Warrior

Ohio Army National Guard Sgt. William C. Schmitt, of Fredonia, an infantryman with Charlie Troop, 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 38th Infantry Division, competed along with 13 other Soldiers from across the midwest during the 2025 Army National Guard ...