3 trustees keep Bird from DPW post

July 9, 2026

With three village trustees standing against him, and a motion to restore him failing to even get a vote, it appears the tenure of former Fredonia Department of Public Works Supervisor David Bird is finished. Bird now has only one supporter on the board, Trustee Paul Wandel, after Trustee Jon Espersen resigned. The board voted to terminate Bird by a 3-1 vote May 11, while Espersen was out of town, just days prior to his resignation. Trustees Ben Brauchler, Christine Cruz Keefe and LeeAnn Lazarony voted to fire Bird. Wandel attempted to get a vote on rescinding Bird’s termination at ...

Harbor Cruise is Sunday at Point Gratiot

July 9, 2026

The annual tradition that takes over Point Gratiot Park is back this Sunday. Hundreds of classic car owners and admirers will line the Lake Erie shore for one of the area’s most impactful events. The Lake Shore Street Rod Association’s annual Harbor Cruise is on Sunday, from noon to 5 ...

Fredonia hires four more teachers

July 9, 2026

The list of new teachers at Fredonia Central Schools next year continues to grow, as several new hires were approved at the latest Board of Education meeting. Alec Chambers was appointed as the district’s newest Mathematics Teacher, while Kayla Orbaker was appointed as Fredonia’s new Spanish Teacher. The Board also approved two new Career and Technical Education Teachers, including Paige Bernhardt, a Business and Marketing Teacher, as well as Dawn Stewart, a Family and Consumer Science Teacher. Chambers holds initial certification in Mathematics (Grades 7-12). He will begin a ...

South Dayton man pleads guilty to enticement, sex with girl

July 9, 2026

A South Dayton man has pleaded guilty to enticement and having sex with a 14-year-old girl. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday that Ronald A. Howard, 59, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. It carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life. Between March 16 and April 10, 2024, Howard, then 57-years-old, communicated via text messaging and Snapchat with a 14-year-old female, during which the two engaged in sexual conversation and discussed meeting to engage in sexual activity. Howard knew the victim was 14. ...

Music at the Point returns starting tonight in city

July 8, 2026

The city of Dunkirk has announced the return of Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series every Wednesday starting today through Aug. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot. The event is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance. FootSteps is ...

‘Silver Creek Magic’: District unveils new school playground

July 8, 2026

SILVER CREEK — Monday was one of the highlights of Dr. Katie Ralston’s career. It was easy to see, as a smile lit up her face throughout the morning. The first major piece of Silver Creek’s capital project has fallen into place, and it might be the most fun update of all. The ...