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First-Degree Attempted Murder Charge Added After Dunkirk Standoff

Local News

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., ...

Trustees Approve Farmers’ Market Return

Local News

LAKEWOOD - Trustees recently approved bringing back the Lakewood Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market for 2026. Taryn Wilson will serve as the Market Manager. “The Lakewood Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is a cornerstone of the summer season in the village, returning for the 2026 summer ...

Area Students Shine At SkillsUSA Region I Competition

Community

Career & Technical Education students from across Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES showcased their talents recently at the SkillsUSA Region I Leadership Conference & Skills Olympics at Alfred State College. From the Ormsby Educational Center, top finishers included Oliver Dell of ...

Conewango Valley Kennel Club Establishes Scholarship

Community

The Conewango Valley Kennel Club has established the Conewango Valley Kennel Club Scholarship at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to support local students as a way to give back and build a future workforce. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to graduates of ...

Grants, solar highlight Ripley meeting

Community

RIPLEY — At their meeting this month, Town of Ripley council members learned from Town Court Justice Vera Hustead that a Justice Court Assistance Program Grant for $2,522 has been awarded to Ripley. Hustead told council members that she filed for the grant in October. The funds will be used ...

Sheridan site wins Empire State Development funding

Community

A Chautauqua County location has been selected for funding by Empire State Development under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York program. According to a news release issued Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is receiving $675,000 for a town of ...