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Rotary plans 59th Fly-In Breakfast July 26

One of the area’s most unique experiences is planned for later this month. The Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Club’s 59th  Annual Fly-In Breakfast will be held on Sunday, July 26, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport, located at 3389 Middle Road, Dunkirk. The annual ...

Chautauqua woman dies after vehicle strikes bike

CHAUTAUQUA --- A bicyclist has died after an accident last week on Chautauqua-Stedman Road, law enforcement officials reported Monday. At 12:55 p.m. Thursday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, Chautauqua Fire Department, and Chautauqua County Emergency Services responded a reported motor vehicle accident involving a bicycle. An investigation found the operator of the vehicle, Levi J Graham, 19, of Ashville, failed to safely pass a bicyclist while traveling south. The bicyclist was identified as Mary V Hustead, 78, of Chautauqua. Hustead was flown from the scene by Mercy Flight ...

A big thank you to the late Don Reinhoudt

Former World’s Strongest Man and legendary Power Lifter Don Reinhoudt died on July 3, 2023 at the age of 78 following a single vehicle crash in the town of Pomfret. It was reported that Don had just finished working out at a local gym and was heading home. The letter below was written to ...

Healing with Horses: Making sure Centaur Stride is covered

Many hands make light work, and many supporters make it possible. After 33 years, physical structures need replacements. The smaller things have been done routinely, but the bigger items are just too big, such as the cover to the indoor arena, a very expensive, labor intensive, and intricate ...

WNY P-TECH recognizes milestones at ceremony

WNY P-TECH celebrated the accomplishments and next steps of its Class of 2026 during its Senior Advancement Ceremony on June 25 at Dunkirk High School, recognizing students as they transitioned to college, careers, or completion of college coursework through Jamestown Community ...

Mayor attends veteran meeting

The Dunkirk Disabled American Veterans Post 142 Charles Tinley Memorial Chapter would like to thank Mayor Kate Wdowiasz for her attendance at their June meeting. Wdowiasz attended the meeting to help answer questions and concerns regarding the amphitheater project in Memorial Park. Others ...