Dunkirk News

So much has happened since my Mother's Day column, but I'd like to continue with that theme.

The train was once a workhorse for Southern Pacific Railroad, but retired in an Austin park in the 1950s.

The skinny: A woman lost her baby-sitting gig after she was caught helping herself to some merchandise at a store in Chautauqua County, N.Y., on May 11, New York State Police said.

Juan Ramon Castro, 79, formerly of South Beaver Street, Dunkirk, NY died Monday at the Terrace View Long Term Care Facility in Buffalo, NY.

Ralph A. Letersky Sr., 87, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Buffalo, New York following a short illness.

The North Shore Arts Alliance presents its award winning, signature event, the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail, two weekends: May 25-26 and June 1-2. Eighteen participating artists will open their studios to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Lacey Clark swung a hot bat Wednesday to lead the Dunkirk Lady Marauders to an 8-6 victory over Immaculata in non-league high school softball action Clark had three hits with two home runs.

Two people were transported to Brooks Hospital by Alstar Ambulance for non life-threatening injuries as a result of a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon.

Chautauqua County Department of Public Works construction process for the Millennium Parkway has started on Talcott Street in the city of Dunkirk.

David M. Austin Jr., 27, of 5548 Webster Road, Brocton, was sentenced to 3 years determinate in state prison with 5 years post-release supervision for second-degree burglary.

The May 8 fire that destroyed a building at 100 Ruggles St. in the city of Dunkirk was likely caused by a human.

He said the budget is the same the board adopted at its April 23 meeting and the same that will be presented to voters on May 21.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was the recipient of a Purple Heart after being seriously wounded in action on July 2, 1944 in Burma.

A Dunkirk man is facing charges after an investigation into several car larcenies and a burglary that happened in early April.

The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force has arrested another man following an investigation into the sale of narcotics in the area.

The Chautauqua County Rural Ministry will host a workshop titled Cooking For Mom on Sunday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the dining room of the Friendly Kitchen, 131 Central Ave.

A solution to a long-standing problem for the village of Fredonia's sewage treatment system may be at hand.

On Sunday, Donald Paulson, 21, of Greenhurst was charged with third-degree criminal mischief , two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief, two counts of second-degree reckless endangerment, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Dunkirk Councilman William J. Rivera is not alone. Others, especially longtime residents, also get ill when they hear about city finances.

The United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and its partner agencies are jointly recognizing the dedication of local residents to make the community a better place to live, work, and raise a family.