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Accident forces Sinclairville to request residents to conserve village water

The village of Sinclairville is asking all residents who use the village water system to conserve water. "Due to the accident on 60 involving a tanker hauling gasoline we are shutting down our main water pumps that supply the village until we can verify they have not been contaminated," the ...

UPDATE: Tractor trailer, auto accident closes Route 60 near Sinclairville

Route 60 remains closed near Sinclairville after an accident involving a tractor trailer and automobile. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the area of Route 60 near Bloomer Street in the town of Gerry around 10:15 a.m. Saturday. It was determined that a Honda CRV ...

Three charged after weapons, drugs found in city traffic stop

A traffic violation in the city of Dunkirk on Tuesday led to three individuals being charged in connection with drugs and weapons. At 9:43 p.m., a Dunkirk Police Department officer a vehicle and traffic stop. Further investigation led to the discovery of a significantly large amount of ...

Four charged after city search yields meth, fentanyl, cocaine

Four individuals are facing charges after a two-month narcotics investigation in the city of Dunkirk. A search warrant took place at 107 Lincoln Ave. lower apartment on Wednesday at 7:27 a.m. Narcotics investigators from Dunkirk Police Department, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, and ...

Silver Creek Capital Project proposal passes

SILVER CREEK — The largest capital project proposal in Silver Creek Central School District history has passed. After a total of 240 votes were cast on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the High School Lobby. Shortly after 9 p.m., the District reported the project passed by a vote of ...

COUNCIL APPROVES 84% PROPERTY TAX HIKE IN BUDGET

A cold, clear morning in Dunkirk finally brought a cold, clear number on the upcoming tax hike: 84%. The Common Council unanimously passed a 2025 budget during a special Saturday morning meeting, and the city property tax rate is going up to $33.82 per $1,000 of assessed property value. That ...