Along the shivering shores of Dunkirk is a massive landmark and scar. At one time, the imposing facility contained four active generating units that produced approximately 635 megawatts of electricity that powered the northeast and a majority of the Western New York region. Today, as it sits ...
Almost one month before Thanksgiving in late October, members of the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation got down to the business of fundraising. As part of its “10 Days of Giving” raffle, businesses and individuals donated more than $11,000 worth of items and gifts. Community support, ...
Once the fiscal turmoil involving the city of Dunkirk’s government began to come to the forefront last spring, it did not take long for a neighboring entity to quickly attempt to distance itself. Leading the charge was one elected official who seemed almost spiteful at the thought his town ...
All is calm. All is bright. Those lyrics are synonymous with the sentiments of many residents in this region when it comes to preparing for the Christmas celebration. But it’s nowhere near as cheery when considering a new year that will be filled with important and urgent decisions. Do not ...
America’s shopping evolution began with bustling downtowns in the 1940s and ‘50s where residents would congregate — especially on weekends during the holiday season — to celebrate the season while Christmas shopping. Those fond days spark memories of longtime residents from Dunkirk to ...
Not long after Sunday services on the afternoon of Nov. 17, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Fredonia announced in a Facebook post that its days were numbered. Its final Mass will take place on one of the most holy evenings: Christmas Eve. “The date of the closing has been moved up ...
