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IRVING — Silver Creek Central School recently celebrated three Indigenous students for their efforts to make the district feel more like home during their tenure as Black Knights. Skyla Gates, Hailie Rybij, and Amirya Warrior were officially celebrated as Indigenous Honor Society graduates ...

Dems disagree with Wendel on State of County

MAYVILLE – While County Executive PJ Wendel believes Chautauqua County is in a good place with a strong future, Democratic county lawmakers don’t agree. During the Chautauqua County Legislature’s May meeting, Democratic Minority Leader Bob Bankoski of Dunkirk gave a rebuttal of the Wendel’s State of the County address given the month before. Bankoski’s rebuttal lasted about nine minutes. It was the first time during Wendel’s tenure that the minority caucus had given a formal response. Of the 19 county legislators, seven are Democrats. Bankoski said this response was ...

NRG reaches deal to transfer ownership of Dunkirk site

A major development in the future of Dunkirk's former power station and waterfront has been announced by NRG Energy Inc. In a news release issued Monday morning, NRG announced the completion of a transaction to transfer ownership of its Dunkirk Generating Station and associated assets to ...

Borrello, Molitor warn of city ‘inaction’ on finances

State Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor continue to pressure the city of Dunkirk on its troubled Fiscal Recovery Act. Borrello and Molitor released a joint statement Monday “regarding the failure of the city of Dunkirk Common Council and Mayor Kate Wdowiasz to act on the ...

Fredonia meeting now Tuesday in mayor’s room

Don’t bother going to Fredonia Village Hall for a Board of Trustees meeting today. It’s now happening tomorrow. The OBSERVER got noontime word from Village Clerk Makayla Yacklon that the meeting originally scheduled for 6 p.m. today is now set for at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. In addition, in ...

Path to nature: Trail at Point seeks help to build areas

Revitalize Dunkirk's new Point Gratiot trail is getting some final touches next week, and volunteers are needed to help. Discovery Way at the Point will add nature-based play and exploration opportunities for area children. During Build Week, Tuesday to Friday, dozens of volunteers will ...