Dunkirk News

An unidentified 18-year-old from Jamestown was charged Sunday with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and unlawful possession of marijuana.

"I don't care what the polls say," he told a group of supporters in Olean on Monday.

Rep. Tom Reed spent Monday night in Chautauqua County as he made his way from harbor to harbor seeing federal, state, county and town money well invested.

Stewart Edward Arters, 96 years old, of Webster Road, Fredonia, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday evening, July 17, 2014 at Absolut of Westfield after a brief illness.

The fairgrounds in Dunkirk were abuzz with activity Sunday as people set up equipment and prepared their livestock for the grand festivities.

The six-week garden party will include special events , garden-related bus tours, garden walks, a garden art sale and more.

Nicole R. Stalter, 29, of Fredonia, and Douglas M. Taft Jr., 23, of Dunkirk, were charged Friday with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana after a traffic stop for speeding.

In a suggestion that is likely to be politically unpopular, it is obvious that garbage and recycling collection is hindering efforts at making the city more user friendly for motorists and tourists.

Hometown Insurance is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Michalski as a licensed property and casualty insurance broker for their agency.

Ellen Jane Powers, age 73, of Clinton St., Westfield, died Thursday evening, July 17, 2014 surrounded by family in Westfield.

"Home sweet home" is what many people say after coming home from a trip or a long day of work.

The journey of the 30-mile Laurel-thon began at 6 a.m. for three individuals. Starting in Jamestown, the goal to reach Washington Park in Dunkirk by early afternoon was accomplished.

Anthony J. "Tony" Ricotta Sr., 96, met his Savior on July 17, 2014 with his children by his side.

The village of Onano only has about 1,000 residents but the cemetary was huge reflecting the centuries old history of the village.

Francis J. "Doc" Malinoski, age 88, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Dunkirk, NY.

This past Monday, Dunkirk resident Don Horton attended a Public Works committee meeting to complain - like many other online commenters and residents - about the poor condition of the city roads.

Awaiting the return of the first wave of fishermen from the AMARA-CAN Walleye Classic, some of the members of the New York Walleye Association chose to try their hand at fishing for yellow perch.

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold its 10th annual giant yard sale in August.

As part of this year's Laurel Run, three men are preparing to embark on a journey that will test their physical and mental toughness they will attempt to complete the 30-mile "Laurel-thon" on Friday.

A 24-year-old SUNY Fredonia graduate who did student teaching in Dunkirk and Silver Creek has been found guilty by a jury in Onondaga County for sex crimes involving two 15-year-old girls in 2011 and 2012.