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Dunkirk council narrowly approves water rate hikes

DUNKIRK - Dunkirk has raised its water rates, effective Jan. 1. The Common Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to pass a local law enacting the changes. The ward representatives were split: Natalie Luczkowiak and Michael Civiletto voted “no,” while Frank Torain and Gary Frederickson were in favor. That left the deciding ballot to Councilman-at-large Nick Weiser, who hesitated a second before his affirmative vote. Torain hoped to delay the vote until the next meeting so the council can have more time to study the proposal. However, Comptroller Tracy Smith-Dengler told him that could delay ...

Haunted at the library returns Oct. 24

The James Prendergast Library is set to host its Haunted at the Library program on Oct. 24 at 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. This year's program is different from previous years, according to Jennifer Champ, assistant library director. “This year we will have our program in two different ...

Manufacturing Month kicks off across county

Dream It Do It Western New York, the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth are joining manufacturers, schools, workforce partners and communities across the region in ...

Public water supply violations continue

A number of businesses have again been cited for not sending required reports on time for their public water supplies. The county Health Department recently announced the following agreements to settle: Cassadaga ShurFine of Route 60, Cassadaga was fined $600 for failure to submit the June monthly operation records on time for their public water supply. This was their seventh missed report since January, 2025. The Bemus Point Golf Course & Tap House of Main Street, Bemus Point was fined $200 for failure to submit the May monthly operation records on time for their public water ...

Brocton trucking dispute is not yet resolved

BROCTON — A dispute between Brocton residents and a limited liability company, Z&YY Trucking, is still ongoing. Legal counsel is involved on both sides of the dispute, as residents complain about the excessive noise, safety concerns, and impact of the company on property values, while the ...

City to host Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat Trail Oct. 24

The city of Jamestown will host its fifth annual Riverwalk Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. The family-friendly event will take place along the Chadakoin River, with the trick-or-treat trail running from the Washington Street bridge to Panzarella Park between the two pedestrian bridges on both sides of the river. “We are excited to welcome families back for the fifth annual Riverwalk Trick or Treat Trail,” said Mayor Kimberly A. Ecklund. “This event has become a wonderful Halloween tradition in our community, and we look forward to another evening ...