A second proposal has been introduced this month aiming to increase safety in work zones on state highways. State Sen. Trevor Cooney, D-Rochester, has introduced legislation (S.8882) that would allow the use of speed cameras in highway construction or maintenance work areas on all state ...

DUNKIRK — The arrest of a Dunkirk City School District employee has led to the district issuing a statement on its Facebook page and web site. On Wednesday, the Dunkirk Police Department said Alexander D. Phillips, 29, of Orchard Park was charged with child endangerment. The arrest was made ...

Persell Middle School officials recently released the school’s honor and merit rolls for the first trimester of the 2025-26 school year. They are: HONOR ROLL Eighth Grade: Ryleii Mae Annette Ahlquist, Hadley Kate Anderson, Maddon Alexander Anderson, Riley Jacob Anderson, Mariel Anderson ...

Students recently lined the hallway at WNY P-TECH in Dunkirk to recognize Penny Lane, a 1½-year-old Mini Goldendoodle Dachshund mix, who completed her training to become a certified therapy dog. Penny Lane, who belongs to WNY P-TECH social worker Melissa Pietrkiewicz, earned her ...

SUNY Jamestown Community College once again has a presence in the north county. On Wednesday, the college announced it continues to serve students, employers, and communities in northern Chautauqua County through a new instructional location on the SUNY Fredonia campus, ensuring continued ...

Youth in the Chautauqua County 4-H Program recently took part in a workshop at Jamestown Community College’s Manufacturing Technology Institute. The hands-on experience introduced participants to the technologies shaping today’s manufacturing industry. During the workshop, youth worked ...