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First-Degree Attempted Murder Charge Added After Dunkirk Standoff

DUNKIRK — An additional charge of first-degree attempted murder has been placed on a Dunkirk man who was involved in a more than seven-hour standoff on March 24. Dunkirk Police Department on Tuesday announced the additional charge for Christopher Marcinkowski, 39, of 312 Franklin Ave., ...

Holiday Fun: Bemus Point Easter Egg Hunt Set For Saturday

BEMUS POINT – With Easter right around the corner each community is preparing for the fun activities and egg hunts for the kids, and Bemus Point is no exception. The village’s Easter Egg Hunt will be returning once again, hosted thanks to the collaborative efforts of numerous local ...

Doctor Named To SUNY Optometry Council

Dr. Christopher Colburn of Spectrum Eyecare has been appointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul to the College Council of the SUNY College of Optometry. The appointment recognizes Colburn’s professional leadership, community involvement, commitment to patient care, research endeavors, and contributions ...

Famous Supply Store Opens In Ellicott

ELLICOTT – A new company focusing on wholesale supply of HVAC, plumbing, industrial, building products, and training has recently moved into the town of Ellicott. Famous Supply, a store that holds more than 50 other locations nationwide, found its new home on Allen Street Extension. Now ...

Council Hears Financial Update For March

Through early March, city taxes were a little lower than typical collections. Members of the City Council’s Finance Committee recently heard an update from Erika Thomas, city comptroller. Councilman Doug Scotchmer, D-Ward 4 and chair of the finance committee, said Thomas reported to the ...

Arkwright Supervisor Reiterates Stance Of Town On Highway Department Future

ARKWRIGHT — The Town of Sheridan is not alone in pushing back against comments from Pomfret Supervisor Dan Pacos regarding consolidation. Town of Arkwright Supervisor Brian McAvoy reiterated his stance that the Arkwright Highway Department is not going away. “To be clear, the Arkwright ...