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Seven charged after pair of Dunkirk busts

Seven individuals, including some tied to drug activity in the past, are facing charges after an investigation into narcotics activity in and around Washington Park in the city of Dunkirk. A pair of search warrants took place Thursday. Narcotics Investigators from the Dunkirk Police ...

Exhibition poultry awards given at fair

The Chautauqua County 4-H Exhibition Poultry Project held its annual show at the Chautauqua County Fair, consisting of 15 youth members aged 5-16 exhibiting 39 chickens, two ducks, one guinea fowl, and two turkeys. In showmanship, the youth demonstrated their bird to APA Judge Richard Hare ...

Fire heavily damages Brocton structure

Numerous departments responded to a structure fire at 133 Lake St. in Brocton before 2 p.m. Companies assisting were Portland, Chautauqua County EMS, Brocton and Westfield. At least one person was reported to be rescued from the structure at the Crestview Estates Mobile Home Park. He was ...

Jennifer Alvarez

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Jennifer Alvarez, who left this world on July 21, 2025, at the age of 60. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, she was the kind of person whose presence made life richer - a gentle force of patience, love, and joy. Jennifer ...

Air quality advisory issued for region on Sunday

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald are issuing an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter on Sunday for the Western New York, Eastern Lake Ontario, and Adirondack regions due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. In these regions, there is the potential for visible smoke and hazy skies and New Yorkers may see temporary spikes in smoke-related pollution. The pollutant of concern is Fine Particulate Matter. The advisory will be in effect ...

Coming up …

FRIDAY, JULY 25 Northern Chautauqua Catholic School indoor yard sale 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. YWCA’s 53rd annual Arts and Crafts Festival Downtown Westfield, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Over 150 vendors. Home decor, gourmet foods, jewelry, toys, clothing, metal sculptures, original art, more. Food vendors. Proceeds from booth rentals help YWCA in its mission to empower women, eliminate racism. Additional parking at Westfield Academy and Central School parking lot with shuttle service available. Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue annual yard sale 7540 N. Gale St., ...