As area schools begin to look ahead to May with budgeting plans for the 2025-26 year, Dunkirk Superintendent Michael Mansfield understands the importance of the bottom line. At last week’s school board meeting, the district leader called for additional hires for the accounting ...

Feb. 25 will be an important night for the town of Hanover and its fire departments. On that evening, a public hearing will take place to discuss the advantages and drawbacks that could come with the consolidation of five fire departments into one district. The Town of Hanover and ...

ByteDance, a Chinese firm that the federal government says is essentially a front for the Chinese government, owns the popular social media platform TikTok, which is used by an estimated 170 million Americans. That’s a national security threat, says Congress, which last year passed a law ...

Though winter has seemed to overstay its welcome, there has been some great news for those who savor the season, particularly those who back outdoor activities. Besides the boon for the ski resorts, local snowmobile trails have been buzzing all month. Across the state, there are more than ...

In a few weeks, Nick Sirianni will add the title of Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame member to his already glowing resume. The Southwestern High School graduate has another prize in sight. We’re talking, of course, about the title of Super Bowl champion. Buffalo Bills fans had hoped the ...

A recent announcement by state Gov. Kathy Hochul touting Kaleida’s partnership with regional hospitals, including Brooks-TLC in Dunkirk, is more positive news for the local facility that was struggling mightily four years ago. With $74 million in funding approved from Albany, there is a ...