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Dunkirk looks to wrap up Eminent Domain proceedings

Finally, some good news comes from an update regarding the Shorewood Water District in the town of Dunkirk. After a lengthy Eminent Domain process, the Town is nearing a resolution that will allow the capital improvement waterline project to proceed. Town of Dunkirk Attorney Jeff Passafaro ...

Rewards of a walk: Finding friends, religion on The Way

Editor’s note: This is the third and final installment of the series. Experiencing the aches and pains of long distance hiking, and then thinking how many days to the end can easily lead to discouragement. A distance of 180 miles is a lot of miles. It is doable, but it really is a mental ...

Patterson Library kicks off Early Bird Raffle

WESTFIELD --- The countdown has begun! Patterson Library’s Annual Auction & Chicken Dinner will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. We kick off at 5 p.m. with a Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ & Basket Raffle, followed by the Live Auction of donated items, services, and ...

Reach of Centaur Stride is greater than just this area

Sometimes, the true value of a person, a program, a business or even an organization depends on where it is located. Something that is overlooked in one place may be treasured in another. It depends on what is offered, the demand for it, and most importantly, finding the right audience. A familiar story illustrates this lesson well. A father gave his daughter an old car after she graduated with honors, but before telling her it was hers, he asked her to find out what it was worth. A used car dealer offered very little because of its age and appearance. A pawn shop valued it even less. ...

Assessor sues city over buyout dispute

Dunkirk’s assessor has sued the city over its April 1 denial of a cash buyout on her health insurance. Erica Munson filed an Article 78 proceeding in state Supreme Court on July 24. Under state law, Article 78 cases allow citizens to sue governments over decisions that were allegedly made ...