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Robert H. Jackson Center to host statue lighting ceremony

Robert H. Jackson Center will mark the ceremonial first lighting of its Robert H. Jackson statue in October. The public is invited to join the center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, for a brief ceremony, the first lighting of the statue and seasonal hot cider on the front porch. The new ...

Walk To End Alzheimer’s is Saturday in Dunkirk

DUNKIRK - The Alzheimer’s Association will host its Chautauqua County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday at Point Gratiot Park in Dunkirk. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. and the walk commencing at 10:15 a.m. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new treatments and proven lifestyle habits that support brain health, there is real hope," said Kaitlyn Less, director of development for the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. "Together, we can build a brain‑healthy future and help end this disease. ...

Flock license plate reader vandalized near Fredonia

A Flock license plate reader has been vandalized. According to District Attorney Jason Schmidt, an LPR that sits on private property on Route 20 at the intersection of Christy Road in the town of Pomfret was defaced with spray paint, rendering it useless. He called it “an act of ...

Fredonia OKs hearing for police employee

FREDONIA - Fredonia Police Chief Gregory Myers has received permission to pursue discipline against one of his employees. The village Board of Trustees approved two resolutions Monday to set up a hearing for the employee, who is not getting named by village officials. Myers is authorized to suspend the worker without pay “upon delivery of the charges against him,” according to one of the resolutions. Trustees Paul Wandel said the resolutions were “difficult for me to consider…but I am putting my faith in our due process system.” Trustees Ben Brauchler and LeeAnn Lazarony ...

Arkwright, Dunkirk agree to shared highway departments

ARKWRIGHT — The towns of Arkwright and Dunkirk have come to an agreement with a goal to benefit both communities. At a special Town Board meeting, the Arkwright Town Board approved a shared services agreement with the town of Dunkirk regarding highway departments. Dunkirk will terminate ...