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Ferguson Wants Route 60 Hotel Closed

Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson wants the shutdown of a Route 60 motel notorious for violent incidents. “I have called for the immediate closure and abandonment of the property on Route 60 formerly known as the Econo Lodge,” Ferguson declared during his mayoral report at a Board of ...

Chautauqua Comics’ Annual Free Comic Book Day Set For This Weekend

This Saturday, community members are welcome to come down to Chautauqua Comics for an annual event that allows them to walk away with multiple free comic books and participate in a number of other activities. Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday, to be held at Chautauqua Comics, 214 Fairmount ...

Clymer Tulip Festival Includes 5K

CLYMER - The Clymer Tulip Festival is holding the Wooden Shoe 5K Run/Walk on May 16. The run/walk will work its way through the town of Clymer. The race starts at 9 a.m. for walkers and runners, while a 9:30 a.m. kids run will be held at the track at Clymer Central School. Registration ...

Union appeals ruling that favored city

A union has filed an appeal of an arbitration decision that went against former city of Dunkirk employee Kim Robbins. Robbins was a legal secretary who was told on Jan. 6, 2025, that she was getting laid off. The American Federation of State and County Municipal Employees filed a grievance, ...

City Prepares Three STW Grants

The Department of Development is seeking City Council support to apply for Appalachian Regional Commission “Area Development Program” grants made available through Southern Tier West. At the most recent council work session, applying for these grants was discussed through a resolution. ...

Wdowiasz proposes dog shelter fees

The city dog shelter situation howled its way to the forefront of Monday’s Dunkirk Finance Committee meeting. Mayor Kate Wdowiasz started the session off with several proposals for the Common Council. First, she wants the city to implement an impound fee for dogs of between $25 and $35 per ...