A Dunkirk man has pleaded to the theft of government funds. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jesus Ramos, aka Manny, 42, entered the plea to U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. It carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. ...

A looming strike could possibly impact local school districts in the coming days. On Wednesday, Teamsters school bus workers at First Student yards across the country voted by an 88% margin to authorize a strike should the company fail to negotiate a fair contract. With an expiration date of ...

A Dunkirk man is facing charges after gunshots were fired while a search warrant was being executed before sunrise Tuesday with one of those shots striking a Dunkirk police officer in the vest during the incident. Dunkirk police reported Tuesday night that Christopher M. Marcinkowski, 39, of ...

Program and administrative cuts are apparently still under consideration at SUNY Fredonia. President Stephen Kolison made extensive comments about the school’s “big picture” at the March University Council meeting. Though he was careful to not mention any specific, imminent changes, ...

CASSADAGA – A former bank has a new life as a gift shop. The CHQ Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for “Heart of the Valley,” located at 8038 Route 60, Cassadaga. The shop is in the former Community Bank, which is part of the ShurFine building. The business ...

The city of Dunkirk may close a portion of Main Street, at Wells Enterprises’ request. The Common Council is set to consider authorizing a city Planning Board study on the closure today. The Planning Board has the matter on its agenda at a meeting the following day, Wednesday. The closure ...