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Five juveniles tied to break-ins at Dunkirk business

On two separate dates in May, the Dunkirk Police Department responded to investigate a report of breaking and entering at a commercial business on Franklin Avenue. As a result of these investigations, five juvenile subjects, ranging in age from 13 to 17 years old, were determined to be responsible with the incidents. The actions of the juveniles significantly hampered the operations of Chautauqua Woods for an extended period of time. In accordance with New York state laws and applicable guidelines governing juvenile offenders, the five have been charged with third-degree criminal ...

Forestville approves extensions with teachers, O’Connor

FORESTVILLE — The final Board of Education meeting for the 2025-26 school year featured a few notable items on the agenda. Most notably, the Board approved a four-year extension between the district and the Forestville Teachers’ Association, as well as a two-year deal to keep Dr. John ...

Fredonia re-elects Johnston as board president

For the third consecutive year, Steve Johnston has been chosen as the Fredonia Board of Education President. He was re-elected by his fellow Board members at the annual reorganizational meeting earlier this month. “Thank you for your confidence in me. I appreciate it,” Johnston said to ...

RV strikes Willow Road Bridge in Dunkirk

DUNKIRK — The Willow Road Bridge has claimed another vehicle as its victim. Around noon Tuesday, an RV struck the bridge, which allows for passage under the railroad tracks for vehicles 10 feet tall and under. The RV clearly missed that sign, as the top of the vehicle struck the bridge and ...

Chautauqua keeps moratoriums on energy projects

There are no wind, solar or battery storage systems in the town of Chautauqua. Officials are keeping it that way for at least another year. During the Chautauqua Town Board meeting, officials passed a year-long moratorium on wind energy facilities, Battery Energy Storage Systems and ...

Ox Roast benefits St. Jude’s on Sunday

Fredonia’s Sicilian Historical Society is throwing a party to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The group of about 120 members, which operates Gumba’s restaurant on Orchard Street in Fredonia, will host “The Ox Roast at the Dunkirk Lighthouse” all day Sunday, July ...