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Legion installs officers

J. Carter Knapp 953 American Legion Auxiliary in Forestville held its installation of officers in the fall. From left, in front, are: Carol McEntarfer, vice president; Janice Stott, historian; Gloria Yeager, president; and Madelyn Bradigan, second vice president. In back are: Jodie Johnson, ...

Area police

WESTFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT ¯ Kyle T. Cambria, 23, of Portland, was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI with a BAC of 0.08% or more and speed in zone. Officers stopped a vehicle at 1:36 a.m. Wednesday on Oak and Main streets for a traffic violation. An investigation found that Cambria was allegedly operating the vehicle in an intoxicated condition. Cambria was transported for a breath test and released. He is scheduled to appear in Westfield Village Court later. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ¯ CHERRY CREEK — An 18-year-old was charged with unlawful ...

Eva Lucille Purdy Short

Eva Lucille Purdy Short, 103, of Lutheran formerly of Lakewood, Lewiston and Fredonia, N.Y., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at Lutheran Social Services, Jamestown, N.Y. Lucille was born on April 20, 1918, in Sewickley, Pa., the daughter of the late William E. and Eva Irons ...

Leonel Olivencia

Leonel Olivencia, 42, of Dunkirk, N.Y., died on Nov. 21, 2021, following a short illness. He was born on Aug. 3, 1979, in the Bronx, N.Y., to the late Carlos Alvero and Maria Olivencia of Dunkirk, N.Y. He was educated in Hormiguero, Puerto Rico, and was a self-employed barber in Dunkirk, N.Y. Besides his mother, Maria, Leonel is survived by three brothers, Abrian Alvarado of PR, Carlos Alvarado of Dunkirk, N.Y., Lester Marrero-Olivencia, and sister, Natalia Ramos-Olivencia. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews. Leonel’s Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, ...

New products key to Athenex future

Athenex is running out of cash and been dealt a major setback by the federal government. So, what does the future hold for a company that could employ hundreds at its sparkling new Dunkirk facility? Company officials are still holding out hope for a rebound propelled by its other offerings. The company reported a loss of $36.1 million in its third quarter with revenues of $32.3 million and full-year product sales are expected to decline between 6% and 12% year-over-year. As of Sept. 30, Athenex had cash and cash equivalents of $73.6 million, restricted cash of $16.5 million and ...

Staffing troubles forcing Gowanda to go remote

GOWANDA -- Complications that come with a lack of staffing is forcing one area school to move to remote learning until after the Thanksgiving holiday. Starting today, Gowanda Central Schools is moving to remote instruction, according to a memo from Superintendent Dr. Robert Anderson. "As of ...