Southwestern High School has made history. For the first time ever, SWCS earned an invitation to the Shea’s Performing Arts Wonder Awards. Southwestern’s production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” was named one of Western New York’s Top 20 semifinalist productions. The ...

Falconer firefighters responded to a fire at 2218.5 Willard Street Extension in the town of Ellicott early Tuesday morning. Firefighters from Falconer and Ellicott police were first on the scene at 3:51 a.m. Tuesday with mutual aid from Kiantone, Kennedy, Busti and Frewsburg firefighters. ...

As temperatures soared near 100 degrees in portions of New York state Tuesday, especially in the Big Apple, concerns were being raised about capacity due to the scorching heat. During the afternoon, the New York Independent System Operation issued an energy warning due to a decline in operating ...

LAKEWOOD - Alcohol consumption still can happen at Rock The Lake Concert Series, but only in the planned sponsor tent. There has been confusion circulating about where alcohol can be consumed. The series, presented by the Lakewood Community Development Corp., consists of four free shows to ...

DUNKIRK - A dilapidated building in the city of Dunkirk is proposed to be converted into new housing and hold a commercial business. Lee Crewson with Lakeside Werks, LLC wants to convert the old Macaroni building, located at 23-25 Lake Shore Drive East, into an apartment complex. His company ...

BPU employees Kayla and Miranda assist with the “Cents for St. Susan’s” canisters as part of the BPU’s 26th annual fund drive for St. Susan Center. They encourage area residents to donate by mailing checks to St. Susan Center c/o the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, P.O. Box 700, ...