A report from the state Comptroller’s Office, made public Friday, is highly critical of the city of Dunkirk’s 2026 budget proposal. “Although (the Comptroller’s Office) told the mayor (Kate Wdowiasz), treasurer (Mark Woods), fiscal affairs officer (Ellen Luczkowiak), and members of ...

One of the most beloved teachers at the Wheelock School in Fredonia was selected for an honor that very few receive across the nation. Linda Kaminski was selected as a presenter for the annual conference for the National Association for the Educators of Young Children this weekend. Wheelock ...

MAYVILLE – County leaders have agreed to settle a sexual abuse claim that dates back more than 50 years. During the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers approved a resolution to pay a plaintiff identified as “J.B.” $100,000 to settle a lawsuit against the county under the ...

The state Comptroller’s Office was highly critical of the city of Dunkirk’s 2026 budget proposal in a letter sent to City Hall on Friday. “Although we told the mayor (Kate Wdowiasz), treasurer (Mark Woods), fiscal affairs officer (Ellen Luczkowiak), and members of the council on ...

The town of Dunkirk approved its 2026 budget at the most recent Town Board meeting, along with the fire protection contracts for both the East and West Town departments. Police protection, however, is a different story. The Town of Dunkirk has yet to hear back from the City of Dunkirk ...

A Buffalo man connected to the deaths of two women whose bodies were found in Chautauqua County has been sentenced. Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that Richard J. Fox, 62, was sentenced Thursday morning before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to 40 ...