Dunkirk News

We have often chuckled over how county municipalities continue to work hard on going their separate ways - for their own benefit - when they really need each other more than they let on.

Not only was the sun blazing hot Tuesday at the Chautauqua County Fair, but motor engines also were heating up.

At top left, Fredonia A's second baseman Michael Barnes looks to complete a double play as Dunkirk's Lucas Porpiglia slides into second base during the District 38 11-12-year-old title game at Ed?Wisniewski Field, at Wright Park, in Dunkirk.

Overheated engines, blown tires and damaged bumpers were nothing out of the ordinary for the annual Demolition Derby.

Whether it along one of the Great Lakes or an interior Finger Lake, Upstate New York is home to great beach towns.

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.